Patents by Inventor Serena ESTRADA

Serena ESTRADA has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SOFT ROBOTICS, AUTONOMOUS, SPACE INSPECTION, CRAWLING ROBOT
    Publication number: 20230158688
    Abstract: A multi-armed robotic translation device includes a robotic body that includes a base section and a cover section attached to the base section. A plurality of tentacles is attached to the robotic body. The plurality of tentacles are configured to apply a shear force on the target object to grip the target object using an adhesive force, each tentacle including at least one shape memory alloy wire configured to move the tentacle. A control system is positioned in the robotic body and is configured to provide power and/or control signals to the tentacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: David A. BARNHART, Serena ESTRADA, Marissa RENTERIA, Christian BLAIR