Projects - Institute of Mechatronics | KTU https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/ KTU Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:25:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Machine learning algorithms for cow health analysis and prediction (MALACA) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/machine-learning-algorithms-for-cow-health-analysis-and-prediction-malaca/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:52 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/machine-learning-algorithms-for-cow-health-analysis-and-prediction-malaca/ The post Machine learning algorithms for cow health analysis and prediction (MALACA) appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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]]> The effect of ultrasound, drugs, and bacterial biofilms on endothelial cell properties (Ultracell) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/the-effect-of-ultrasound-drugs-and-bacterial-biofilms-on-endothelial-cell-properties-ultracell/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:51 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/the-effect-of-ultrasound-drugs-and-bacterial-biofilms-on-endothelial-cell-properties-ultracell/ The safety of ultrasound exposure is essential for the patient’s health. According to the standard of the Ultrasound Society, the acoustic intensity emitted by medical ultrasound diagnostic equipment in the frequency range of 1-10 MHz must not exceed 1000 mW/ cm2. Waves of this frequency are well absorbed by biological tissue, but “too weak” ultrasound […]

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]]> AI-assisted model-based engineering and robotised hybrid additive manufacturing of customized multi-material biocomposite structures for health and transportation technologies (RoboHybridFab) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/ai-assisted-model-based-engineering-and-robotised-hybrid-additive-manufacturing-of-customized-multi-material-biocomposite-structures-for-health-and-transportation-technologies-robohybridfab/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:49 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/ai-assisted-model-based-engineering-and-robotised-hybrid-additive-manufacturing-of-customized-multi-material-biocomposite-structures-for-health-and-transportation-technologies-robohybridfab/ The project intends to initiate research activities related development of a hybrid additive manufacturing technology based on 3D printing and robotised incremental sheet forming (ISF) of multi-material/functional structures (i.e. biocompatible, antibacterial, aesthetically personalized, static-dissipative, electrically or thermally conductive, etc.), which will be designed via AI-assisted workflow for applications in health devices (e.g. cranial implants, personal […]

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]]> Investigation of the influance of low and medium frequency destabilization factors on piezoelectric laser beam positioning systems https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/investigation-of-the-influance-of-low-and-medium-frequency-destabilization-factors-on-piezoelectric-laser-beam-positioning-systems/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:48 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/investigation-of-the-influance-of-low-and-medium-frequency-destabilization-factors-on-piezoelectric-laser-beam-positioning-systems/ Piezoelectric actuators and motors meet the requirements of advanced high-precision mechatronic systems due to high resolution of motion in sub-micrometer or even nanometer range, short response time, scalable gear-free design with self-locking ability leading to simpler configuration of the system. In the development and research of piezoelectric high-resolution laser beam manipulation and positioning systems, the […]

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]]> Competence Development in Collaborative Industrial Internet of Things (Collaborative IoT) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/competence-development-in-collaborative-industrial-internet-of-things-collaborative-iot/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:46 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/competence-development-in-collaborative-industrial-internet-of-things-collaborative-iot/ The Collaborative Industrial IoT aims at i) tackling the skills gaps and mismatches i.e. responding to the training challenge; ii) supporting bachelor level students in acquiring and developing the skills and key competences in order to be employed and support the digitalization of SMEs in the manufacturing sector; iii) providing innovative and transnational training and […]

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]]> Research and Development of 3D Positioning System of a Stereotactic Frame Used in Radiosurgery on a Patient’s Head (StereoFrame) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/research-and-development-of-3d-positioning-system-of-a-stereotactic-frame-used-in-radiosurgery-on-a-patients-head-stereoframe/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:45 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/research-and-development-of-3d-positioning-system-of-a-stereotactic-frame-used-in-radiosurgery-on-a-patients-head-stereoframe/ There are 100,000 radiosurgical procedures carried out worldwide each year using the Leksell stereotaxic frame. One innovative example of such a method where such a method is applied is the Gamma Knife. The Gamma knife ICON unit at LUHS KK in Lithuania is the only one in the Baltic States, and the number of operations […]

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]]> Research, development and improvement of 3D positioning system of a stereotactic frame on a patient’s head (StereoUp) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/research-development-and-improvement-of-3d-positioning-system-of-a-stereotactic-frame-on-a-patients-head-stereoup/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:44 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/research-development-and-improvement-of-3d-positioning-system-of-a-stereotactic-frame-on-a-patients-head-stereoup/ After analyzing the prototype of the primary stereotaxic frame positioning system, the main shortcomings and areas for improvement were identified: to increase the overall stiffness of the system, to simplify the prototype and to enable the individual selection of bladders. During the project, an updated 3D positioning system prototype of the stereotaxic frame used in […]

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]]> Financial support for updating scientific infrastructure https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/financial-support-for-updating-scientific-infrastructure/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:43 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/financial-support-for-updating-scientific-infrastructure/ The post Financial support for updating scientific infrastructure appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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]]> Investigation of hybrid piezoelectric multi -DOF actuator for free-space optical communications https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/investigation-of-hybrid-piezoelectric-multi-dof-actuator-for-free-space-optical-communications/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:41 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/investigation-of-hybrid-piezoelectric-multi-dof-actuator-for-free-space-optical-communications/ The project aims to develop and investigate small-sized, multi-DOF piezoelectric actuator with course and fine motion modes for pointing and tracking mechanisms of free-space optical communication used at nano, micro satellites or other mobile systems. Numerical and experimental investigations of the project are focused on development of the actuator with double operation mode via resonance […]

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]]> Adaptive individualized balance seat controlled by feedback of trunk muscles activity https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/adaptive-individualized-balance-seat-controlled-by-feedback-of-trunk-muscles-activity/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:40 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/adaptive-individualized-balance-seat-controlled-by-feedback-of-trunk-muscles-activity/ According to statistics, about 39% of people in Europe have a sedentary job. Long sitting positions at work increase lower back pain. Therefore, it is proposed to replace the usual work chair with an innovation created during the project, an adaptive individualized balance seat, controlled by the feedback of the trunk muscle activity. An additional […]

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]]> Non-invasive device and methods to treat pulmonary hypertension and acute respiratory distress syndrom https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/non-invasive-device-and-methods-to-treat-pulmonary-hypertension-and-acute-respiratory-distress-syndrom/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:38 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/non-invasive-device-and-methods-to-treat-pulmonary-hypertension-and-acute-respiratory-distress-syndrom/ COVID-19 causes acute respiratory distress by damaging alveolar epithelial and endothelial cells in the lungs and results in the development of acute respiratory failure. The aim of the project is to develop a non-invasive ultrasound stimulation device that can modulate the effects of GYY4137, angiotensin receptor antagonists and amlodipine on inflamed pulmonary vessels, thus treating […]

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]]> Extracorporeal prevention and correction of thrombogenic factors using polyharmonic acoustic wave energy https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/extracorporeal-prevention-and-correction-of-thrombogenic-factors-using-polyharmonic-acoustic-wave-energy/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:37 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/extracorporeal-prevention-and-correction-of-thrombogenic-factors-using-polyharmonic-acoustic-wave-energy/ The post Extracorporeal prevention and correction of thrombogenic factors using polyharmonic acoustic wave energy appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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]]> ManuFuture View on Horizon 2020 (M-Future2013) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/manufuture-view-on-horizon-2020-m-future2013/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:36 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/manufuture-view-on-horizon-2020-m-future2013/ The post ManuFuture View on Horizon 2020 (M-Future2013) appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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]]> Research and Development of Robotized Incremental Polymer Sheet Forming (RoboForm) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/research-and-development-of-robotized-incremental-polymer-sheet-forming-roboform/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:35 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/research-and-development-of-robotized-incremental-polymer-sheet-forming-roboform/ Complex geometric shapes and details of various purpose objects and figures are rapidly increasing nowadays in various fields of industry and everyday life. Despite the fact, that modern computer hardware and software greatly facilitates the creation of such objects / shapes during the design phase, the actual production of such objects is very complicated and […]

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]]> Novel Non-Invasive Piezoelectric Medical Device for Treatment of Hypertension (INAMP) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/novel-non-invasive-piezoelectric-medical-device-for-treatment-of-hypertension-inamp/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:33 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/novel-non-invasive-piezoelectric-medical-device-for-treatment-of-hypertension-inamp/ Resistant hypertension (RHTN) continues to significantly contribute to the overall population’s cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Depending on the cohort assessed, the prevalence of RHTN is reported to range between 8 and 18 %. Hypertension treatment consists of life style intervention, pharmacological approaches and use of novel devices—renal nerve denervation, baroreflex activation therapy, carotid body ablation, […]

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]]> R&D of High Resolution Piezoelectric System for Laser Beam Control in Space (PiezoDeflect) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/rd-of-high-resolution-piezoelectric-system-for-laser-beam-control-in-space-piezodeflect/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:32 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/rd-of-high-resolution-piezoelectric-system-for-laser-beam-control-in-space-piezodeflect/ The post R&D of High Resolution Piezoelectric System for Laser Beam Control in Space (PiezoDeflect) appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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]]> Modulation of Vascular Function in Endothelial Dysfunction and Arterial Occlusion Debulking (MODEVA) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/modulation-of-vascular-function-in-endothelial-dysfunction-and-arterial-occlusion-debulking-modeva/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:31 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/modulation-of-vascular-function-in-endothelial-dysfunction-and-arterial-occlusion-debulking-modeva/ The total prevalence of lower limb peripheral arterial disease (PAL) is 10%. between adults over 55 years of age. The risk of death in patients with PAL is up to 3 times higher than in patients without PAL, even with optimal medication. Currently, one of the treatments for PAL is endovascular intervention (EI): percutaneous transluminal […]

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]]> Design of fruits and vegetable blender for mass application and for public environment https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/design-of-fruits-and-vegetable-blender-for-mass-application-and-for-public-environment/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:29 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/design-of-fruits-and-vegetable-blender-for-mass-application-and-for-public-environment/ The post Design of fruits and vegetable blender for mass application and for public environment appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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]]> R&D of the Device, Enabling Blind and Visually Impaired to Identify and Percept 2D Graphics (TactileApps) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/rd-of-the-device-enabling-blind-and-visually-impaired-to-identify-and-percept-2d-graphics-tactileapps/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:28 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/rd-of-the-device-enabling-blind-and-visually-impaired-to-identify-and-percept-2d-graphics-tactileapps/ The post R&D of the Device, Enabling Blind and Visually Impaired to Identify and Percept 2D Graphics (TactileApps) appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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]]> Development of the Sensor System Technology to Monitor Human Physiological Data Emloying MEMS, IT and Smart Textiles Technologies (MEMS) https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/development-of-the-sensor-system-technology-to-monitor-human-physiological-data-emloying-mems-it-and-smart-textiles-technologies-mems/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:27 +0000 https://mechatronics.ktu.edu/projects/development-of-the-sensor-system-technology-to-monitor-human-physiological-data-emloying-mems-it-and-smart-textiles-technologies-mems/ The post Development of the Sensor System Technology to Monitor Human Physiological Data Emloying MEMS, IT and Smart Textiles Technologies (MEMS) appeared first on Institute of Mechatronics.

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