TS-074297 — Gas turbine systems are typically optimized for a narrow operating point, leading to efficiency penalties during off‑design operation. Existing variable-geometry solutions rely on mechanically actuated components that add complexity, incur performance losses, and face durability challenges in hi…

TS-074168 — Electrification trends in aerospace, transportation, and industrial systems demand electric machines with substantially higher power density, efficiency, and reliability. Conventional motor and generator architectures struggle at high frequencies and power levels due to skin and proximity losses, …

TS-074095 — Hybrid and electrified vehicles face increasing pressure to simultaneously reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions, particularly during transient operating conditions such as cold start. Conventional rule-based or static control strategies struggle to optimally manage the tradeoffs among en…

TS-073966 — Cities and large campuses struggle to provide cost‑effective, low‑emission mobility for short trips and first/last‑mile connections. Fixed‑route buses are often underutilized in low‑demand areas yet insufficient during peak demand, while single‑vehicle autonomous shuttles lack scalabil…

TS-073818 — Autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems require extensive testing across rare, hazardous, and edge-case scenarios to ensure safety and regulatory readiness. Existing approaches (pure simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, proving grounds, or public-road testing) each suffer from tradeoffs in …

TS-073768 — Electrified and hybrid vehicle powertrains are increasingly complex, integrating mechanical, electrical, thermal, and emissions subsystems with both continuous and discrete decision variables. Existing energy management and co‑optimization approaches typically rely on simplified models, sequenti…

TS-073692 — Fleet operators face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs and emissions while maintaining performance and reliability. Choosing the “right” truck (diesel, alternative fuel, or battery electric) for a specific duty cycle remains largely heuristic, conservative, and error‑prone. As a …

TS-073111 — Urban intersections are among the highest‑risk environments for automated and human‑driven vehicles due to occlusions, complex right‑of‑way, mixed traffic, and inconsistent connectivity. On‑board perception alone often misses beyond‑line‑of‑sight actors, while centralized or game�…

TS-072304 — The Need Emergency aerial vehicles often require compact stowage for trailer transport and reliable landing capabilities on unpredictable terrain such as slopes, sand, or flooded areas. Conventional skid-based landing gear lacks the adaptability and stability needed for these conditions. A lightweig…

TS-072303 — The Need Current small aerial vehicles face significant design constraints when balancing compact storage with the need for sufficient rotor disk area for stable flight. This limitation hinders deployment in critical missions such as emergency personnel transport or humanitarian aid delivery, where …

TS-071941 — The Need Current automotive seatbelt systems, especially standard 3-point belts, often fall short in protecting occupants during complex side impacts and in emerging autonomous vehicle seating configurations. Existing solutions like inflatable belts and safety vests can be uncomfortable and are not …

TS-071810 — The Need Modern electric machines face significant limitations in scaling power density, especially at higher supply frequencies. Conventional designs suffer from parasitic losses due to skin and proximity effects, which worsen as machine size and current increase. Existing solutions, such as Litz w…

TS-071088 — The Need The transportation industry increasingly relies on aluminum-silicon (Al-Si) casting alloys to reduce vehicle weight and emissions. However, structural applications demand high ductility and strict impurity limits, making them incompatible with most recycled aluminum. Current secondary alloy…

TS-070971 — The Need Modern gas turbines and compressors rely on bladed disks, which are highly sensitive to mistuning caused by manufacturing tolerances, wear, or damage. Existing modeling tools are fragmented, complex, and often limited to specific mistuning types. Industry will greatly benefit from a unified…

TS-070954 — The Need Intersections are among the most dangerous areas on U.S. roadways, accounting for approximately 25% of traffic fatalities and nearly half of all injuries annually. Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs), including pedestrians and cyclists, face increasing risk due to complex traffic dynamics and limi…

TS-070632 — The Need As electric vehicles (EVs) evolve toward multi-e-axle architectures, traditional energy management strategies fall short in optimizing power distribution and minimizing energy waste. Current systems lack the predictive intelligence to adapt to dynamic driving conditions, leading to suboptim…

TS-070382 — The Need Current methods for joining metal components in space environments are often complex, energy-intensive, and can compromise the integrity of the materials due to heat-affected zones. There is a need for a reliable, low-power, and safe solution that can create strong metal bonds without causi…

TS-068477 — The Need Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are critical to modern, highly automated environments, operating 24/7 to optimize tasks, increase throughput, and meet demanding operational requirements. However, most task allocation and charging solutions focus solely on maximizing performance metrics like…

TS-067943 — Monitoring human physiological functions and performance during real-time activities is becoming increasingly popular in sporting and healthcare environments. Many studies now suggest that the quantitative evaluation of kinetic parameters, joint range of motion, heart rate, and breathing rate can be…

TS-066252 — Rotating Fuel Core with Fuel Strip(s) ("ROFFUS") is an innovative modular nuclear reactor core designed to provide reliable and scalable power for advanced space missions.