Yao Ma

Title: Yao Ma: Inventor of Reconfigurable Unmanned Vehicles

Introduction

Yao Ma is an inventor associated with Lubbock, Texas, and the Texas Tech University System. His patent work focuses on modular autonomous vehicle design, with components that can be reconfigured for different flight and operating requirements.

Latest Patents

Ma is credited with 1 patent: “Reconfigurable Unmanned Vehicles.” The disclosed system includes a blended wing body module and interchangeable wing panels designed for either high-speed, long-range flight or low-speed, high-endurance operation. It also describes interchangeable vertical tails and a vertical takeoff and landing fin, along with a power train and a wheels module whose wheels are operably connected to the power train.

Career Highlights

Ma’s patent reflects an approach to unmanned vehicle design that uses interchangeable modules to support different configurations. The disclosed components bring together flight surfaces, vertical takeoff and landing capability, propulsion, and wheeled operation within a modular system.

Collaborations

Ma’s listed coworkers include Victor Maldonado and Donald Docimo. His company affiliation is the Texas Tech University System.

Conclusion

Yao Ma’s patent presents a modular concept for adapting unmanned vehicles to varied flight and operational needs through interchangeable components.