Patents

Robotic System for Automated Sorting and Packing of Surgical Instruments

Developed a workcell and workflow that allows for a user to interact with a robotic manipulator towards autonomoulsy inspecting and assembling surgical trays.

C. Farill, K. DeMarco, and S. Garcia, "Robotic System for Automated Sorting and Packing of Surgical Instruments", USPTO application number 63/795290, April 26, 2025 (link pending).

Robotic end effector with Secondary Gripper Mechanism

Developed a secondary gripper mechanism, to be attached to any off-the-shelf parallel jaw gripper, allowing for the grasping of scissor-like objects by the finger loops without hindering the pinching capability.

C. Farill, K. DeMarco, and S. Garcia, "Robotic end effector with Secondary Gripper Mechanism", PCT/US2024/052217, October 21, 2024 (link).

Switch-Actuated Joystick for Power Wheelchairs

Developed a switch-actuated adapter for joystick controlled wheelchairs such that individuals with limited mobility can continue making use of their chairs and avoid spending money on new ones.

R.E. Torres-Muñiz, S.E. García-Vergara, B.A. Llorens-Bonilla, D. Sánchez-Cordero, and M. Lizama, "Switch-Actuated Joystick for Power Wheelchairs", U.S. Patent 8 622 166 B1, January 7, 2014 (link).