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Design and Manufacturing of a Lead Screw Robotic Gripper
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)Robotic grippers have many amazing uses. From helping to rescue trapped animals underwater to holding surgical tools in precise locations during an operation, robotic grippers have proved to be useful for many functions ... -
Design and manufacturing of a microcalorimeter for measuring heat flows in electrochemical reactions to milli-Kelvin precision
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Due to their high energy density, lithium-air batteries have tremendous potential for application to batteries for electric vehicles. While significant efforts have been made in understanding the material origins of ... -
Design and Manufacturing of a Novel Intraoral Prosthesis for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic condition which requires ongoing, often lifelong, management. It is a global problem which, left untreated, can result in lower quality of life and general health. Although ... -
Design and manufacturing of a physical model of an icosahedral virus capsid
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)Viruses enclose genetic material, DNA or RNA, that are the cause of several diseases and conditions suffered by humans such as Influenza, Chickenpox, Smallpox, Herpes, and Hepatitis C. It is for this reason that viruses ... -
Design and manufacturing of a tensile text machine for in-situ atomic force microscope mechanical testing
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Design and manufacturing of a VTOL Micro Aerial Vehicle
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)The miniaturization of electronic guidance and navigation systems has opened a new frontier in aviation. The opportunity now exists to develop miniature aerial vehicles capable of autonomous flight. Such vehicles could ... -
Design and manufacturing of all-dielectric optical metamaterial with gradient index of refraction
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)Gradient index (GRIN) materials offer the most general manipulation over wave fields of light compared to conventional refractive optics, where the light is deflected by the curved surface. The creative way to implementing ... -
Design and manufacturing of an ion electrospray propulsion system package and passively-fed propellant supply
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)Satellites under 500 kilograms have been growing more popular with the miniaturization of high-performance electronics and instruments. Constellations and formations of satellites consisting of thousands of small satellites ... -
Design and Manufacturing of Educational Fiber Extrusion Device and Smart Factory
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)Fiber Extrusion Device (FrED) is a desktop fiber extrusion system that mimics continuous fiber draw process for hands-on learning and/or laboratory experience on data acquisition, control system, and smart manufacturing. ... -
Design and manufacturing of high precision roll-to-roll multi-layer printing machine : measurement and experiment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)In 2008, a prototype machine demonstrating the application of roll-to-roll technology in micro-contact printing was developed. In this research, the prototype machine was upgraded by designing and machining a device that ... -
Design and manufacturing of high precision roll-to-roll multilayer printing machine -- machine upgrade
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)In 2008, a group of MIT Master of Engineering students built a roll to roll machine for printing thiol onto a flexible gold substrate by self-assembly. The machine demonstrated good performance in high speed printing (400 ... -
Design and manufacturing of modular self-compensating hydrostatic journal bearings
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)In order to carry a load, a multi recess hydrostatic bearing supplied with a single pressure source requires compensation devices. These devices are also known as restricters and they allow the recess pressures to differ ... -
Design and Manufacturing of the Extrusion Assembly for an Advanced Process Control Educational Device
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-09)FrED (Fiber Extrusion Device) is a desktop fiber extrusion system that is developed to teach advanced process control in a heuristic manner. There was a need to work on reducing the cost of the existing version of FrED to ... -
Design and Manufacturing of the Filament Collection and Diameter Measurement Systems of Fiber Extrusion Device for Educational Purposes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-09)Fiber Extrusion Device (FrED) is a desktop fiber extrusion system that mimics continuous fiber draw process for hands-on learning and/or laboratory experience on data acquisition, control system, and smart manufacturing, ... -
Design and manufacturing proposal for a stair-climbing wheelchair without an external power source
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)With over two million wheelchair users in the United States, many buildings have struggled to provide accessible elevators and ramps for the disabled. The only other option for the disabled to ascend stairs is to purchase ... -
Design and measurement analysis of hot embossing system for high aspect ratio microfluidics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)Microfluidics is a growing technology in the arena of medical diagnostics. Daktari Diagnostics is a startup located in Cambridge, MA that seeks to introduce a lab-on-a-chip device for monitoring HIV in patients. This work ... -
Design and measurement of a reconfigurable multi-microprocessor machine
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Design and measurements of novel electromagnetic properties in spiral transmission fibers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)One dimensional photonic band gap fibers have proven to be fascinating and versatile devices, as demonstrated by many applications. The ability to control and design these fibers to achieve specific functionalities will ... -
Design and Mechanical Validation of Commercially Viable, Personalized Passive Prosthetic Feet
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)Existing energy storage and return (ESR) prosthetic feet are available in a low-resolution and discrete set of size and stiffness options. While these devices are reimbursed for thousands of dollars through insurance, the ... -
Design and modeling of a force sensitive toothbrush by using a buckling truss structure
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)Excessive force applied to teeth with a toothbrush during brushing may cause tooth erosion and gum recession. There have been many attempts by others to mitigate this effect with a force-sensitive toothbrush that can alert ...