Research Projects

Micro Rate Integrating Gyroscope (MRIG)

A new paradigm for wafer-level fabrication of inherently symmetric, atomically smooth high Q-factor gyroscopes.

Silicon Gyrocompass

Developing a feasible practical approach leading to MEMS gyroscopes with performance required for precision gyro-compassing applications.

Folded Inertial Measurement Unit

This project explores a technology for implementation of a 6-axis micro inertial measurement unit (μIMU) on a single substrate.

Shell Resonators

A new paradigm for design and fabrication of 3-D spherical shell resonators.

Chip-Scale Combinatorial Atomic Navigator (CSCAN)

MEMS-based atomic gyroscopes with the C+SWaP advantages of Si MEMS devices.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Gyroscope

A class of promising rotation sensors that can rival state-of-the-art gyroscopes.

Robust Gyroscopes

It is desirable to achieve inherent robustness at the sensing element to minimize compensation requirements.

Optical Accelerometer

The design of a navigation-grade silicon accelerometer ideal for applications in harsh environments is investigated.

Vestibular Prosthesis

A successful Vestibular Prosthesis is seen as a promising MEMS-based implant to restore the lost sense of balance

Ultimate Navigation Chip (uNavChip)

A Chip-scale personal navigation system aiming to provide localization solutions in environments where GPS fails or has degraded performance.

NEVERLOST

A wearable technology that localizes emergency responders and assets, provides 3D guidance from point A to point B in GPS-denied scenarios.

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