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Development of a Biofidelic Artificial Arm for a Martial Arts Dummy
(2012-05-31)There are currently no martial art dummies or training devices that offer biofidelic recreation of human joints and resistance. Having access to this type of training tool could greatly improve a martial artist's skill in ... -
Development of a Custom Data-Logger for Wired and Wireless Collection of Prosthetic Socket Data and Its Uses in Volume Management Strategies
(2013-07-25)Transtibial amputee residual limbs shrink and swell throughout the day for a variety of reasons. If an amputee does not properly regulate their limb fit due to volume changes, then ulcers, irritation and other maladies can ... -
Development of a handheld confocal microscope for fluorescence-guided neurosurgery
Surgery remains a critical step in the standard-of-care of many brain tumors, and the ability to identify tumor margins intraoperatively is central to achieving maximal tumor resection with minimal neurological damage. ... -
Development of a Laboratory Oscillating Surge Wave Energy Converter
Ocean wave energy conversion is a promising solution to growing energy demands across the globe, particularly for island and coastal communities. Oscillating Surge Wave Energy Converters (OSWECs) harness energy through a ... -
Development of a Non-Linear Multi-body Dynamics Model for Active Suspension Control Design and Evaluation of a Formula Student Racecar
A seven degree of freedom non-linear multi-body dynamics model was built as a tool to help design and analyze the effects and requirements of an active suspension system on a Formula Student Racecar. The model offers several ... -
Development of a Process for Determining Minimum Feature Size in Additive Manufacturing with Applications to Topology Optimization
Additive manufacturing (AM) is opening a new creative landscape for designers. Freedom of form and material creates opportunities for customization, increased functionality, and higher complexity in manufactured objects. ... -
Development of a Robotic Unloader Brace for Investigation of Conservative Treatment of Medial Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a painful and debilitating condition that is associated with mechanical loading of the knee joint. Numerous conservative treatment strategies have been developed to decrease pain, improve ... -
Development of an Automatic Electromagnetic Resonance Rewarming System for the Cryopreservation of Large-Scale Biomaterials
In the last few decades, applications of biopreservation, particularly cryopreservation, have played significant roles in scientific and clinical settings. The foundation of these approaches is the successful cryopreservation ... -
Development of cell confinement and manipulation microfluidics and methods for optimal biopreservation
Biopreservation, especially cryopreservation, of bio-samples, includeing DNA/RNA, proteins, bio-fluids, cells, tissues and organs, has attracted more and more attentions, because of its great support in clinical research ... -
Development of Cookstove Emissions and Performance Testing Suite with Time-resolved Particulate Matter Analysis and Excess Air Estimation
Biomass combustion results in 4.3 million premature deaths annually due to indoor air pollution, and contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. The majority of biomass combustion for ... -
Development of methods and technology for human blood hemostasis assessment
The primary response of the human body to an injury or trauma is the formation of a thrombus (clot) to stop bleeding, which is referred to as hemostasis. It is a complex biological process involving multiple blood components ... -
Development of Methods for Characterizing Ankle Ligament Viscoelastic Properties
The goal of this work is to develop methods for determining the viscoelastic properties of ankle ligaments. The tibiocalcaneal ligament was used for the method development and for the preliminary mechanical testing presented ... -
Development of Optimal Biopreservation Methods and Technology for Cellular Therapy and Clinical Diagnosis
(2014-02-24)Successful biopreservation of bio-samples, including DNA/RNA, proteins, bio-fluids, cells, tissues and organs, is vital for researches and clinical trials, enabling the diagnosis of disease, drug development and cellular ... -
Development of Optimal Electromagnetic Resonance Rewarming Technology for Cryopreservation
The development of successful cryopreservation technology has been restricted to small biological materials due to the limited effective rewarming techniques. Either for conventional cryopreservation techniques which remain ... -
Development of Parallel Indirect Methods for Solving Constrained Optimal Control Problems
Optimal control is a subject where it is desired to determine the inputs to a dynamical system which optimize a specified performance index while satisfying any constraints on the motion of the system at the same time. ... -
Development of Thin-Film Based Microdevices and Process Enhancement for Making the Same
(2013-04-17)Microdevices driven by Lead Zirconate Titanate (PbZrxTi1-xO3 or PZT) have received wide attention recently, because they could potentially outperform other MEMS devices in terms of bandwidth, energy density, and actuation ... -
Different control strategies for Mobile Robots
In this research, the following (ego) vehicle was maintaining a safe relative distance by varying the velocity through different controllers to catch up with the lead vehicle. Two major sensors were used, a rotating Laser ... -
Disturbance Reduction in Automated Inspection Systems for Enhanced Robust Image Data Collection
This thesis presents a comprehensive study aimed at reducing disturbances in automatedinspection systems to enhance the robustness and accuracy of image data collection. The research focuses on identifying common sources ... -
Draining of a 2D thin viscous film on a solid particle
(2012-09-13)In this thesis we derive and solve equations governing the flow of a thin film on a bounded particle with any given geometry, provided it is not cornered or cusped. Our method is to solve the Navier-Stokes, continuity and ... -
Dynamic Air Exchange Prosthesis: Effects on Heat Transfer and Limb Adherence for Active Lower Limb Amputees
Lower limb amputees are often dissatisfied with the comfort of their prosthesis. A literature review of 38 selected studies revealed that more than 53% of people with amputation experienced heat and/or perspiration discomfort ...