Patents Assigned to UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
  • Polymer-Free Carbon Nanotube Assemblies (Fibers, Ropes, Ribbons, Films)
    Publication number: 20070243124
    Abstract: Process, apparatus, compositions and application modes are provided that relate to nanofiber spinning without the use of superacids in the spinning solution. The methods employ either acids or bases for a flocculation solution. The advances disclosed therein enable the use of nanofibers, including carbon nanotubes, for a variety of applications including, but not limited to, electromechanical actuators, supercapacitors, electronic textiles, and in devices for electrical energy harvesting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
    Inventors: Ray Baughman, Mikhail Kozlov, Von Ebron, Ryan Capps, John Ferraris
  • System and method for interfacing cellular matter with a machine
    Publication number: 20050137652
    Abstract: A system for interfacing cellular matter with a machine comprising a transponder implantable in cellular matter and configured to detect a first signal. The system also includes a receiver external to the cellular matter and configured to receive a second signal in response to the transponder detection of the first signal. A transmitter is also included in the system to transmit a third signal to a machine in response to the receiver receipt of the second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicants: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas at Dallas, Zyvex Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Cauller, Erik Nilsen
  • Robotic system control
    Patent number: 6556893
    Abstract: In an automated processing system, a system controller uses a meta-heuristic technique for identifying an optimal or near-optimal control schedule for controlling movements and operations of a robot. In particular embodiments, the system controller uses a genetic algorithm to breed a control schedule for the robot. In particular embodiments, the system controller dynamically updates the control schedule based on system operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignees: FSI International, The University of Texas at Dallas
    Inventors: Subodha Kumar, Natarajan Ramanan, Chelliah Sriskandarajah