Snowplow Driver-Assist System (DAS)
A novel snowplow driver-assist system that provides lane guidance and forward obstacle detection feedback to snowplow operators when clearing snow in low-visibility conditions.
Taconite based pothole and road repair material (Road Patch)
A fast-setting road repair material comprising magnetite, phosphoric acid and appropriately sized aggregate material developed to address the needs of aging infrastructure.
Real-time online Cetane number estimation in jet fuels
A method to prevent in-flight engine failure due to fuel variation. The method employs real-time online Cetane number estimates of jet fuels used by compression ignition engines to enable control of engine performance.
Electric-hydraulic conversion machine for off-road vehicle electrification
A new type of electric-hydraulic conversion machine that integrates the rotor of an electric machine with a hydraulic pump and is useful for electrification of off-road vehicles intended for use in construction.
Estimation of In-Cylinder Pressure and Combustion Variables from Non-Intrusive External Sensors in a Diesel Engine
Non-intrusive estimation of in-cylinder pressure in diesel engines by using a differential equation algorithm.
A method of improving the efficiency of axial-piston hydraulic motors
A method of improving the energy efficiency of a hydraulic motor by rotating a valve cam for variable piston stroke
Airless tire with improved performance
A non-pneumatic tire using topological polarization and protection to improve asperity accommodation and tire durability.
Combined ammonia recuperation and NOX reduction for increased efficiency in combustion engines
A reactor that combines selective catalytic reduction and thermochemical recuperation together to simultaneously decompose ammonia and convert unburned ammonia and NOX emissions
Automated freeway queue warning system
A system for estimating crash-probabilities for automated freeway warning systems.
Vehicle-weight based automated passenger counter
A system and method for estimating the number of passengers on a mass transit vehicle.
Pressure shifted and displacement adjusted valve timing
Methods for adjusting hydraulic pump/motor valve timing.
Vision-aided Inertial Navigation System (VINS) for 3D Ground Vehicle Localization (20180123)
High-Precision Vehicle Navigation using Kalman Filter Algorithm
Position estimation and tip-over prevention system for off-road vehicles
Cost-effective Real-time Lane Departure Warning System
Autonomous Vehicle Lane Detection System for Limited Visibility Conditions
Mobile Accessible Pedestrian Signal (MAPS) System
An integrated assistive system to support wayfinding and situational awareness in urban environments for people with vision impairment.