MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641078854 A) filed by Vinodh S on June 26, 2026, for Ai-Integrated 4d-Printed Smart Bone Regeneration System With Self-Adaptive Bioactive Microfluidic Healing And Energy Harvesting.
Inventors include Dr. S. Vinodh; Clement M; Chandra Mouli B; Dr. M. Gokilavani; Sathish Radhakrishnan; Bandaru Satya Lakshmi; Rajivgandhi S; Rubini R; and Shobhna E.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT The present invention discloses an AI-integrated 4D-printed orthopedic implant incorporating a self-adaptive bioactive microfluidic healing and energy harvesting system for advanced orthopedic treatment and post-surgical rehabilitation. The implant is developed using patient-specific medical imaging data and fabricated through intelligent 4D additive manufacturing to enable adaptive structural transformation and improved biomechanical compatibility. The implant integrates an adaptive porous lattice framework with embedded MEMS biosensors, microfluidic therapeutic delivery channels, piezoelectric energy harvesting modules, wireless communication circuitry, and a self-healing bioactive coating. The sensing network continuously monitors physiological and mechanical parameters including strain, pressure, temperature, pH, bioimpedance, and infection-related biomarkers. Acquired data are processed using an AI-assisted predictive control system capable of identifying implant instability, abnormal loading, infection progression, and delayed osseointegration. Based on real-time feedback, the microfluidic network autonomously regulates localized delivery of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, osteogenic factors, and regenerative therapeutics. Additionally, integrated piezoelectric elements convert body movement and mechanical loading into electrical energy, enabling self-powered operation of sensors and communication modules. A nano-engineered self-healing bioactive surface enhances corrosion resistance, antibacterial performance, crack repair capability, and implant longevity.The proposed invention establishes an intelligent next-generation orthopedic platform combining adaptive mechanics, autonomous therapy, AI-driven decision making, continuous monitoring, and self-powered biomedical functionality to improve treatment efficiency and reduce revision surgeries.
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