Harmonic Propulsion and Harmonic Controller
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| Organization Name | Columbia Tech Ventures |
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| Institutional ID Number | 9873 |
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| Summary | Device and method for propelling objects using periodic or harmonic vibrations is described. |
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| Technology page URL | http://techventures.columbia.edu |
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| Additional Information | Track CodeP9873 IR #1161 SummaryLead Inventors: Michael R. Treat MD Device and method for propelling objects using periodic or harmonic vibrations is described. A source of vibrational energy is applied to the substantially flat surface of a flexible substrate capable of translational motion along the surface. The vibrational energy on the surface is coupled to the surface in an asymmetric way so as to impart translational motion to the object. The device is a self-contained device with mobile source of vibrations that cause an object to move translationally in a directable manner. The device enables an object to climb inside a smooth hollow tube, to swim through liquids, and to rotate. Web LinksPatent number: WO2005101647 InquirySara Gusik Columbia Technology Ventures Tel: (212) 854-8444 Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu |
