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Micro Pinch Valve for Soft Robotics

Dr. Zhang has developed a flow regulator that is light and small enough to be built into every actuator. The micro pinch value specifically controls the cross-section area...

360 Degree Attitude Control of Satellites

360 degree attitude control of satellites is an aerospace technology that allows satellites and spacecraft to achieve arbitrarily large (360°+) rotations in a low- and no-...

Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concretes

This geopolymer was developed through a collaboration between Professor Waltraud Kriven at the University of Illinois and the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory...

Software for Analysis of ASTM C457 Air Void Parameters
 

Dr. Lange from the University of IL has developed a deep learning algorithm that can analyze scanned images of concrete samples in order to determine traverse lengths in...

Precast Prestressing Plate (PPP) for Local Repairs of Civil Structures

Dr. Andrawes at the University of Illinois has developed a unique method for localized concrete repair and strengthening.  A precast plate of concrete or mortar, which...

Energy efficient intelligent structure for attitude control of satellite

James Allison and researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a technology that provides fine pointing and large slew attitude control for...

Strategy for Rotary Wing Design for Blade-Vortex Interaction Noise Reduction

Researchers have developed a novel design strategy that mitigates the formation of vortices across the rotor near-wake region. The unique design aims to reduce thrust...

A Low-Cost Multi-Camera Star Tracker for Small Satellites

Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed an accurate, low-cost star tracker system for deployment in small satellites. The system combines multiple low-...

Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting Device

An energy harvester and displacement transfer system that converts mechanical energy from vehicles passing over system to electrical energy, using a rack-and-pinion...

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