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A methodology to quantify risk of failure for dynamic robots
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)Humans possess an innate sense of danger that guides the execution of extraordinary dynamic maneuvers. They can also use this sense to generate creative recovery strategies to eventually come to a safe stop. This capability ... -
Methodology, morphology, and optimization of carbon nanotube growth for improved energy storage in a double layer capacitor
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)The goal of this thesis is to optimize the growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on a conducting substrate for use as an electrode to improve energy density in a double-layer capacitor. The focus has been on several areas, ... -
Methods and analysis of genome-scale gene family evolution across multiple species
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)The fields of genomics and evolution have continually benefited from one another in their common goal of understanding the biological world. This partnership has been accelerated by ever increasing sequencing and high-throughput ... -
Methods and applications in computational protein design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)In this thesis, we summarize our work on applications and methods for computational protein design. First, we apply computational protein design to address the problem of degradation in stored proteins. Specifically, we ... -
Methods and devices for corrosion fatigue testing without acceleration
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)Substantial submarine procurement and maintenance costs could be saved by extending the submarine propulsion shaft inspection interval from 6 to 12 years as part of the design of the next class of vessels. On existing ... -
Methods and devices for noninvasive physiologic fluid volume assessment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)Fluid volume status is a physiologic parameter that currently lacks a reliable diagnostic tool. Volume control becomes an issue during sickness and/or stress (physical and mental) in a wide range of populations. Unfortunately, ... -
Methods and models of screening genomic variants
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-09)Genomes are the basis of human biology and human disease. Understanding the role of each gene on a healthy or diseased phenotype requires an intervention to causally link between genotype and phenotype. Advances in RNA-guided ... -
Methods and technologies for high-throughput and high-content small animal screening
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)High-throughput and high-content screening (HTS and HCS) of whole animals requires their immobilization for high-resolution imaging and manipulation. Here we present methods to enable HTS and HCS of the nematode Caenorhabditis ... -
Methods and tools for the formulation, evaluation and optimization of rover mission concepts
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)Traditionally, Mars rover missions have been conceived with a single point design approach, exploring a limited architectural trade space. The design of future missions must resolve a conflict between increasingly ambitious ... -
Methods development of multimodal loading under bending, compression and torsion for bench-top testing of cardiovascular stents
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)This thesis describes a method for setting up, testing and analyzing cardiovascular stents in multiple deformation modes. Testing stents in multiple deformation modes, including bending, torsion and compression simultaneously ... -
Methods enabling interactive customization of fabricable objects by non-professionals
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)This thesis addresses the problem of allowing casual users to customize the design of 3D printable objects while maintaining their validity. This work defines Fab Form as a representation formalizing the requirements for ... -
Methods for analyzing and incorporating customer feedback in automotive design and manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)One of the key focus areas of the General Motors (GM) Company's leadership is to collect, quickly analyze, and respond to customer feedback pertaining to product quality issues in newly built vehicles. This project is ... -
Methods for bibliometric analysis of research : renewable energy case study
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)This paper presents methods and software implementation for analyzing a field of research through the use of bibliometrics, i.e., information about published journal articles. Online publication search engines are queried, ... -
Methods for bounding genetic nonlinearities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Complex hierarchical structures are a hallmark of life. Within multicellular organisms, the building blocks of these structures are cells; within cells, they are genes. The interdependence of these building blocks is ... -
Methods for capturing design intent using key characteristics
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Methods for chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)Chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) is a relatively new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) acquisition technique that generates contrast dependent on tissue microenvironment, such as protein concentration and ... -
Methods for compact modeling of process variations in silicon photonics devices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Photonic systems are being developed with extensions to existing CMOS processes, and are growing in complexity. Silicon photonics designs are evaluated in simulation using similar methods to those used for CMOS transistor ... -
Methods for comparative assessment of active and passive safety systems with respect to reliability, uncertainty, economy, and flexibility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)Passive cooling systems sometimes use natural circulation, and they are not dependent on emergency AC power or offsite power, which can make designs simpler through the reduction of emergency power supplying infrastructure. ... -
Methods for configuring manufacturing systems
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Methods for Control in Robotic Excavation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)Robotic excavation has been proposed as a means to meet the ever growing demand for skilled excavator operators in the construction, infrastructure, mining and agriculture industries. The development of fully autonomous ...