Graduate Category: Engineering and Technology Degree Level: MS in Mechanical Engineering Abstract ID# 950
Elias Brassitos (
[email protected]) Professor Nader Jalili (
[email protected])
Sponsored by:
The Gear Bearing Drive Actuator Our team has developed a new motor technology that substantially reduces the size, weight, and cost of gear-motors beyond the capabilities of existing products Drive System
Dynamic Torque Sensor Encoder / revolver unit
Hysteresis brake
State-of-the art measurement setup developed to characterize the new motor technology
Technology Description:
Commercial Applications:
Our device replaces traditional motor gear train assemblies with a single compact mechanism saving significant weight and space and cost.
Our technology is now applied at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop the robotic joints onboard the future Mars Rover. Commercial applications include: Transportation (Automotive, aerospace, marine, rail) Robotics (medical, MRI, manipulation) Power Tools, Industrial Machinery, Toys
The technology allow unlimited gear ratios and torque densities higher than 130 Nm/Kg - 3 Patent applications - 1 Patent granted
All-in-one Joint Drive System
High payload-to-weight robot arm concept