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Terrain parameter estimation and traversability assessment for mobile robots
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
The estimation of terrain characteristics is an important missions of Martian exploration rovers. Since only limited resources and human supervision are available, efficient and autonomous method of estimation are required. ...
Design and modeling of carbon nanotube-based compliant mechanisms
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The objective of this research is to generate the knowledge required to adapt macro- and microscale compliant mechanism theory to design carbon nanotube-based nano-scale compliant mechanisms. Molecular simulations of a ...
Development of a simplified negative pressure wound device
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Many medical techniques are not readily available in the third world, in the military, for disaster relief, and in domestic environments. This can be due to a lack of electricity, high cost, and other economical constraints. ...
Experimental analysis of an energy self sufficient ocean buoy utilizing a bi-directional turbine
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
An experimental analysis of a Venturi shrouded hydro turbine for wave energy conversion. The turbine is designed to meet the specific power requirements of a, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute offshore monitoring buoy ...
Scalable manufacturing of hierarchical nanostructures for thermal management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
The focus of this thesis is a new simple and scalable process to make surface coatings that have multiple length scales, or hierarchical features. Typically, the formation of hierarchical structures involves multiple steps ...
Determining the root causes of excess metal and void defects with respect to the photoresist quality in thin film PZT fabrication processes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Design requirements formulation : a framework and analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
This thesis focuses on the early stages of the product development process, during which the set of design requirements is formulated. Given the proven importance of a comprehensive set of design requirements in the market ...
Assembly lead time reduction in a semiconductor capital equipment plant through improved material kitting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Manufacturing operations were studied at a semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing plant, with an aim to reduce the production time of their longest lead time module. Preliminary analysis was done by observing the ...
The engineering case study as a basis for the Master of Science thesis : the Teradyne, Inc. case study : a kinematic interface for semiconductor test equipment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996)
A case-study-based Master of Science in Engineering program is proposed. The proposed program would create a mechanism for the generation and maintenance of case studies which address the trade-offs between business and ...
Development of an inertial generator for embedded applications in rotating environments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Inertial generators are devices that generate electrical energy from their inertial motion, and have only one mechanical connection with their surroundings. This makes them suitable power sources for embedded systems ...