Presentation by Pranav Kaarthik
PI: Prof. Ryan Truby
3D-printed robotic muscles using Handed Shearing Auxetics (HSAs) offer a low-cost, durable, and adaptable alternative to traditional robotic actuators. Designed for robotic manufacturers and integrators, these easily replaceable and recyclable components enable more affordable, customizable robotic solutions.
Presentation by Hessam Shahbazi
PI: Prof. Mahdi Hosseini
Enables single-step CO₂ capture and conversion to CO using engineered iron alloy powders that resist clumping and deactivating. The fully electric, low-cost process features decoupled capture and regeneration cycles, allowing operation when electricity is cheapest.
Presentation by Benedict Sukra
PI: Prof. Prem Kumar
CliQue is developing a quantum networking control layer that enables quantum computers and devices to communicate across networks, similar to how the internet connects traditional computers. By coordinating communication between quantum systems, the technology aims to enable .
Presentation by Malachi Landis
PI: Prof. Ping Guo
Fullmetal Additive is developing an affordable desktop metal 3D printer that uses standard welding wire and advanced process controls instead of expensive lasers and metal powders. Priced below $5,000, the technology aims to make metal 3D printing accessible to small businesses, educators, manufacturers, and repair facilities.
Presentation by Christian Duffee
PI: Prof. Pedram Khalili
Dimensional Optimizers uses physics-inspired computing techniques to solve complex optimization problems faster than traditional computing methods. Initially targeting financial applications, the technology could help investors analyze more sophisticated relationships between assets to improve returns and reduce risk.
Presentation by Eric Yang
PI: Prof. Ryan Truby
Advancing levitated quantum optomechanics to deliver ultra-precise, noninvasive, and rapid measurement tools. It serves precision-critical sectors such as semiconductors, energy, aerospace, and defense.
Presentation by Lin Liu
PI: Prof. Kevin Lynch
Mocobots are mobile collaborative robots designed to work alongside humans to transport and manipulate heavy or awkward objects. By extending robotic collaboration beyond fixed workstations, the technology could improve efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and assembly operations.
Presentation by Natanel Jarach
PIs: Profs.Yosi Kratish & Tobin Marks
This technology uses a fast, solvent-free catalytic process to convert PET plastic waste into high-purity chemical building blocks that can be reused to manufacture new materials. By enabling more efficient, cost-effective recycling of mixed plastics and textiles, the process could reduce waste and support a circular plastics economy.
Presentation by Prof. Jeffrey Lopez
PIs: Prof. Jeffrey Lopez
This technology uses a rapid chemical process to restore degraded lithium-ion battery cathodes, allowing valuable battery materials to be reused without conventional energy-intensive recycling methods. By reducing recycling costs and preserving critical minerals, the process could support more sustainable electric vehicle battery production and a domestic battery supply chain.
Presentation by Prof. Christian Malapit
PI: Prof. Christian Malapit
Greon is developing sustainable, lower-cost energy storage batteries using organic molecules instead of expensive metals such as vanadium. By converting industrial chemical waste into battery materials, the technology could provide an affordable, scalable energy storage solution while supporting a circular economy.