Category: Research

Prof. Zhenan Bao, Prof. Reinhold Dauskardt et al demonstrate the feasibility of displays mounted on the skin using robust materials and processes that serve as a reference for further materials development.

Prof. Zhenan Bao et al review how microengineering is used to improve the performance of capacitive, resistive, piezoelectric, and triboelectric pressure sensors and describe potential future needs of the field to efficiently meet the growing demand for new pressure sensors in the biomedical space.

Prof. Allison Okamura and Julie M. Walker report a study showing navigation guidance via a holdable or wearable haptic device.

Prof. Zhenan Bao et al demonstrate a novel sensor that can differentiate the pliability of various objects to be grasped by a robot.

Prof. Zhenan Bao et al develop a model to predict sensor performance trends prior to device fabrication and demonstrate the method can be used to preferentially design a pressure sensor for in vitro pulse sensing.

Prof. Eric Appel, Prof. Tom Soh et al identify and validate the utility of a hydrogel formulation for improving the in vitro and in vivo performance of biosensor devices.

Amit Etkin et al identify an EEG signature in persons with depression that predicts whether the antidepressant sertraline will be effective for the individual.

Prof. Ada Poon et al demonstrate a proof-of-concept, wireless implantable device in mice that uses light to mimic the effects of cold for reducing body fat.

Prof. Mark Cutkosky et al describe a novel process for creating multi-use, metal molds for the fabrication of dry adhesives that require microscopic, wedge-shapes and other challenging features.

Prof. Allison Okamura, Prof. Dorsa Sadigh and Yuhang Che present a planning framework for navigation in which a robot communicates its intent to yield to a human crossing its path through the human’s wearable haptic interface and by slowing down.