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Advanced Biomanufacturing Approaches for 3D Bioprinting of Organ-on-a-chip Systems
AI and machine learning techniques leveraged to employ a new computational fluid dynamic model of the 3D-ICE process
Advanced Biomanufacturing Approaches for 3D Bioprinting of Organ-on-a-chip Systems Project Details
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Advanced Inspection Techniques for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
A post-process machining step to produce net-shape parts with improved tolerances
Advanced Inspection Techniques for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Project Details
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Aerosol Jet Printing of Self-healing Multifunctional Nanocomposites
A digital twin of the aerosol jet printing system for designing and fabricating multifunctional mesoscale self-healing devices
Aerosol Jet Printing of Self-healing Multifunctional Nanocomposites Project Details
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AI-enabled Manufacturing of Motile Organoids
Modeling and simulating time and resource waste generation during a thermoset composite production process
AI-enabled Manufacturing of Motile Organoids Project Details
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Automated Reconfiguration of Building Material Production Line
Training computers to automatically diagnose human-in-the-loop production histories from field notes, videos, and control system logs
Automated Reconfiguration of Building Material Production Line Project Details
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Automatic Registration and Inspection for Conformal AM (AJAM)
Multi-axis aerosol jet printed parts that conform to the shape of the intended surface or structure
Automatic Registration and Inspection for Conformal AM (AJAM) Project Details
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Bringing Live Volumetric Data to Digital Twin Environments
Live wide-area volumetric capture and streaming platform of the Mill 19 high bay using fixed LiDAR and video sensors
Bringing Live Volumetric Data to Digital Twin Environments Project Details
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CRuMBLE: Construction Rubble Manufacturing for Building Life-cycle and Environment
A novel cradle-to-cradle design process for ecological architecture manufactured directly out of construction waste and earthen materials
CRuMBLE: Construction Rubble Manufacturing for Building Life-cycle and Environment Project Details
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Digital Twin Extension, Execution and Visualization of the MFI Robotic Testbed
Digital twin capabilities that enable remote visualization, virtual execution and extension of the MFI’s robotic assembly/disassembly testbed
Digital Twin Extension, Execution and Visualization of the MFI Robotic Testbed Project Details
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Digital Twin of a Micro Mill Continuous Caster
Predicting and avoiding casting conditions that lead to breakouts at the billet shear
Digital Twin of a Micro Mill Continuous Caster Project Details
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Digital Twins for Manufacturing Resiliency to Material Supply Disruptions
Leveraging machine learning for multimedia analysis (ML-MA) to forecast supply chain disruptions and recommend pre-emptive actions
Digital Twins for Manufacturing Resiliency to Material Supply Disruptions Project Details
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Digital Twins to Guide and Optimize Embedded 3D Printing of Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Molecular simulations that build predictive models of fiber/epoxy ink microstructure that enable real time process control during embedded 3D printing
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Digital Twins to Ready Warehouse Robots
Developing novel tools to generate digital twins of manufacturing environments for training purposes
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Digital Twins to Train and Support Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
Automated, in-time action corrective mechanisms for human-induced advanced manufacturing faults and production inefficiencies
Digital Twins to Train and Support Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Project Details
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Incentive Compatible and Robust Workforce Transition Support
Anticipating and addressing workforce supply shortage issues in the semiconductor industry
Incentive Compatible and Robust Workforce Transition Support Project Details
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Intelligent Tactile Sensor for Tight-Space Assembling and Non-Destructive Recycling
Next-generation manufacturing robots that use the sense of touch to actively explore their environments for a safer and more efficient future manufacturing
Intelligent Tactile Sensor for Tight-Space Assembling and Non-Destructive Recycling Project Details
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Interactive Digital Twins for Manufacturing
Creating an assistive guidance system for machine operators based on interaction with digital twins
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LLMs for Detection and Recovery from Unknown Unknowns
Using large language models (LLM) and visual language models (VLM) to understand, explain, and recover from assembly failures
LLMs for Detection and Recovery from Unknown Unknowns Project Details
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Machine Knitting Sensors for Robot Skin
Development of large-scale tactile skin for robots that will enable them to both detect and either avoid or minimize the contact impact
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Magnetic Pull System for Microscale Kanban
Fabricate microfluidic system for staged assembly; manufacture multicomponent systems; and implement cloud-lab based manufacturing of DNA origami nanomodules
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Material Evaluation Methods For Large-Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing
Integration of in-situ process monitoring with experimental process modeling and steel welding metallurgy principles to evaluate the WAAM process
Material Evaluation Methods For Large-Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing Project Details
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Mill 19 Digital Backbone
Integrated data collection, storage and retrieval of additive manufacturing systems
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Mixed Reality In-situ Welding
Integrated augmented reality, tinyML and generative AI to train skilled workers for future opportunities in manufacturing and creative arts
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Multi-Level Planning, Execution and Control for Robotic Assembly and Disassembly
Component techniques for implementing an integrated system for task allocation and autonomous mobile robot planning and control
Multi-Level Planning, Execution and Control for Robotic Assembly and Disassembly Project Details
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Multi-modal Aerial Manipulation for Large Device Inspection
Building multi-modal aerial manipulation systems with advanced planning and control algorithms
Multi-modal Aerial Manipulation for Large Device Inspection Project Details
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Next Generation Prototyping Using Robots and Legos
Robotic assembly and disassembly processes, end-of-arm tooling component design, and synthesized digital twin
Next Generation Prototyping Using Robots and Legos Project Details
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Optimal Parts Consolidation and Structural Redesign for Additive Manufactured Parts
AI-generated redesign and part consolidation that reduces weight, production costs and lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions
Optimal Parts Consolidation and Structural Redesign for Additive Manufactured Parts Project Details
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Programmable Light Curtain
Designing and deploying programmable light curtains (PLC) to make machinery safe for humans
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Rethinking Automation in Construction (ReAC)
Construction robots that interact safely with humans
Rethinking Automation in Construction (ReAC) Project Details
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Small-scale Robots as a Top-Down Approach to Biomanufacturing
Developing a new class of pick and place robots with micron-level accuracy and end effectors that can manipulate DNA origami microstructures
Small-scale Robots as a Top-Down Approach to Biomanufacturing Project Details
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Training Robots to Work Safely with Humans
Development of safe learning/control methods for proactive human-in-the-loop manufacturing systems
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Ultra Low-Latency Digital Backbone for Safe Manufacturing
Wireless connectivity that delivers safety alerts from sensors to robots at the millisecond-scale
Ultra Low-Latency Digital Backbone for Safe Manufacturing Project Details
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Versatile Large-scale Assembly Using Dual Arms
Enabling safe and efficient dual arm manipulation toward versatile and generalist robotic systems
Versatile Large-scale Assembly Using Dual Arms Project Details