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Eyeglass Lenses with On-Demand Focus Adjustment for Eyesight Disorders

Vanderbilt researchers have developed an eyeglass-compatible liquid lens that changes shape and focal depth on-demand. The wearer can adjust it to rapidly match 99% of focus corrections (-6D to +10D) by modulating a minute voltage provided by the small, built-in battery. The user can also adjust the lens' neutral, zero-voltage shape/focus in a matter of minutes. By tracking eye vergence, these lenses can even automatically change focus based on the distance of the wearer's viewing target.

Licensing Contact

Chris Harris

615.343.4433

Inventors

Peter Podar, Supriyo Rana, Amaya King, Megan McKeen
Category:
General Engineering

Miniature Magnetorheological Brake Technology

A team of Vanderbilt engineers have developed a miniature magnetorheological (MR) brake with a combination of high braking torque and a fast response time. With potential applicability over a wide spectrum of applications, the device was initially developed with robotic and haptic applications in mind.

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Chris Harris

615.343.4433

Inventors

Patrick Wellborn, Jason Mitchell, Robert Webster
Category:
General Engineering

Low-Frequency Strain Energy Harvester

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel energy-harvesting device capable of efficient electrochemical strain energy harvesting at frequencies as low as 0.01 Hz. The device enables the harvesting of energy produced from low frequencies associated with human motion such as walking and sitting.

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Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Cary Pint, Nitin Muralidharan
Category:
Energy General Engineering

Ultrasound Device for Underwater High Resolution Imaging in Turbid Water

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a novel system for producing 3D, real-time, high-resolution visualization within arms reach of a diver. The system uses a custom ultrasound array and mirror system in conjunction with software and algorithms to overcome the limitations of existing systems, enabling the diver to see through turbid water in real-time.

Licensing Contact

Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Jason Mitchell, Brett Byram, Joseph Howard, Christopher Khan, Don Truex
Category:
General Engineering

Cooling-Triggered Self-Destructing Electronics

Vanderbilt University researchers have developed self-destructing electrical conductors that dissolve and vanish below a certain critical temperature, which is achieved either by actively cooling the circuit or by removing a heat source.

Licensing Contact

Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Leon Bellan, Xin Zhang
Category:
General Engineering