Initiate Research and development center

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of initiating research and development in the field of engineering and how to select and find ideas to be studied and solved. It also touches upon the difference between academic and industrial research and the importance of protecting ideas through patents. The speaker suggests that to find ideas, one must stay updated on the current state of the field and understand critical problems. They also mention a successful research and development center, DEKA R&D, as an example. The conversation also mentions the importance of starting small with smaller projects and gradually building up to larger ones.
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hisham.i
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Am studying electrical engineering, i was wondering about how to initiate research and development in engineering field, and how

to select and find the ideas that will be studied and solved.

Suppose a study is done, for whom this new technology will be sold and who will save your rights for this technology not to be

copied and stolen?
 
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There's a difference between academic research and industrial research. When a research idea is pursued on an academic basis, the goal is usually to solve a particular problem. Making your results known through publication has merrit in and of itself.

If you want to sell your solution, it becomes a different matter. Most companies that I work with aren't so anxious to publish their methods, but will publish (or assist with the publication of) results that use their products. The proprietary material is kept secret though and often investigators are left to treat it as a black box. For the companies, or individuals with marketable ideas, the normal system for protecting ideas is through filing patents.

How do you find ideas? You have to immerse yourself in the state of the art and read a lot of what's been done and learn what other people are doing. You have to understand what the critical problems are in the field and develop the tools that you need to attach those problems. You learn how to do much of this during graduate school.

Most ideas won't be so much of a grand 'cure for cancer' type magnitude. Rather, they will lead to incremental improvements on particular problems.
 
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I can give an example of one research and development center in manchester which is DEKA R&D for the inventor Dean Kamen, they have many innovative ideas like the iBot, the prosthetic arm project funded by darpa.

Such R&D is industrial research according to your explanation Choppy, right?
How can one achieve to make such R&D, and can make such innovative projects?

I think every R&D should start small, with small projects which are important for people and companies to buy them in order to get more money in return which allow you to buy better machinary and better instruments, which will improve the quality of the work and allow you to make bigger projects in future.
 

1. What is the purpose of establishing a research and development center?

The purpose of establishing a research and development center is to conduct scientific studies, experiments, and investigations in order to develop new products, technologies, or processes. It is a dedicated facility where researchers can collaborate and innovate to advance knowledge and improve existing systems.

2. What kind of research is typically conducted at a research and development center?

A research and development center can conduct a wide range of research, including basic research, applied research, and development of prototypes or new technologies. This can include studies on biology, chemistry, engineering, computer science, and other fields depending on the focus of the center.

3. How does a research and development center benefit society?

A research and development center benefits society by contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of new technologies and products that can improve people's lives. It also provides job opportunities for scientists and researchers, and can stimulate economic growth through the commercialization of new inventions.

4. How are research and development centers funded?

Research and development centers may be funded through various sources such as government grants, private investments, or collaborations with industry partners. Some centers may also receive funding from universities or other research institutions.

5. How are the results of research and development center studies shared with the public?

The results of research and development center studies are typically shared with the public through publications in scientific journals, presentations at conferences, and through media outlets. Some centers may also have outreach programs to communicate their findings to the general public and educate them on the importance of their research.

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