Abstract: Aspects concern a method for gathering image training data for training a machine learning model to detect features for vehicle navigation or vehicle control, comprising mounting a camera onto a vehicle or the driver of a vehicle, determining a location of the vehicle, determining a relevancy of the determined location for map data generation or vehicle control and recording a video with the camera if the determined relevancy is above a predetermined threshold and recording single images if the determined relevancy is below the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a computer implemented method for processing structured data, wherein the method is based on an artificial neural network at least comprising a neural unit with a receptive field that combines the input values in a non-linear manner. The method is a specific machine learning method wherein the structured data may be for instance sound streams or images. The method, according to specific embodiments may be applied to multi-channel structured data.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying one or more RF transponders from a group of RF transponders in an environment based on motions and associated change in radio signal strength. An example method includes causing a target object to move, in accordance with a target path, relative to remaining objects, and obtaining signal strength information of signals emitted from the transponders for a period of time during which the target object is moved and identifying the transponder associated with the target object based, at least in part, on analyzing the signal strength information in accordance with one or more criteria predetermined for the target path.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a robotic gripping system and method that utilizes vacuum suction and finger grasping, wherein the suction and grasping are actuated based on a dynamic collision model. In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to generating collision scenes of a surrounding environment which is used to determine possible collisions in a motion path, and which is used to selectively actuate the vacuum suction and/or finger grasping.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a robotic gripping system and method that utilizes vacuum suction and finger grasping, wherein the suction and grasping are actuated based on a dynamic collision model. In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to generating collision scenes of a surrounding environment which is used to determine possible collisions in a motion path, and which is used to selectively actuate the vacuum suction and/or finger grasping.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying one or more RF transponders from a group of RF transponders in an environment based on motions and associated change in radio signal strength. An example method includes causing a target object to move, in accordance with a target path, relative to remaining objects, and obtaining signal strength information of signals emitted from the transponders for a period of time during which the target object is moved and identifying the transponder associated with the target object based, at least in part, on analyzing the signal strength information in accordance with one or more criteria predetermined for the target path.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying one or more RF transponders from a group of RF transponders in an environment based on motions and associated change in radio signal strength. An example method includes causing a target object to move, in accordance with a target path, relative to remaining objects, and obtaining signal strength information of signals emitted from the transponders for a period of time during which the target object is moved and identifying the transponder associated with the target object based, at least in part, on analyzing the signal strength information in accordance with one or more criteria predetermined for the target path.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby.

Abstract: A distribution system (e.g., distributed robotic system) and method, may employ a plurality of agents, each agent associated with a respective set of processor-executable instructions, and a specification that defines routes amongst the agents. A first agent (e.g., a host agent) may be instantiated, associated with a first processor-based device in the distributed system. An attempt is made to locate an instance of a second agent. In response to locating the instance of the second agent, the instance of the second agent is registered with the instance of the first agent. A third agent may be instantiated, and the instance of the third agent registered with the instance of the first agent. A first route between the instance of the second agent and the instance of the third agent may be created, and a message sent between the instances of the second and the third agents.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying an object being extracted from or moved among a plurality of objects in a designated area, the plurality of objects equipped with transponders that emit a reply signal encoding an identifier. A set of antennas proximately located to the designated area are controlled to emit interrogation signals that cause the transponders to emit the reply signal in response. Sets of information are obtained regarding the reply signals received by the set of antennas, the reply signals including an indication of a signal characteristic and an identifier particular to the type of the object. The sets of information are analyzed to identify an identifier of the object being extracted based on fluctuations in the signal characteristic relative to the plurality of objects. One or more operations may be performed involving the object based on identification of the identifier.

Abstract: A tool changer at a distal end of a robotic arm may include a proximal engagement plate and a tool may include a distal engagement plate magnetically engaged with the proximal engagement plate. The tool changer may be configured to magnetically engage and disengage with a variety of tools as different tools are needed for operations being performed by the robotic arm. Decisions regarding which tools to couple to the tool changer may be made on-the-fly and based on changing circumstances as the robotic arm is used to operate on objects.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying one or more RF transponders from a group of RF transponders in an environment based on motions and associated change in radio signal strength. An example method includes causing a target object to move, in accordance with a target path, relative to remaining objects, and obtaining signal strength information of signals emitted from the transponders for a period of time during which the target object is moved and identifying the transponder associated with the target object based, at least in part, on analyzing the signal strength information in accordance with one or more criteria predetermined for the target path.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying an object being extracted from or moved among a plurality of objects in a designated area, the plurality of objects equipped with transponders that emit a reply signal encoding an identifier. A set of antennas proximately located to the designated area are controlled to emit interrogation signals that cause the transponders to emit the reply signal in response. Sets of information are obtained regarding the reply signals received by the set of antennas, the reply signals including an indication of a signal characteristic and an identifier particular to the type of the object. The sets of information are analyzed to identify an identifier of the object being extracted based on fluctuations in the signal characteristic relative to the plurality of objects. One or more operations may be performed involving the object based on identification of the identifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a robotic gripping system and method that utilizes vacuum suction and finger grasping, wherein the suction and grasping are actuated based on a dynamic collision model. In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to generating collision scenes of a surrounding environment which is used to determine possible collisions in a motion path, and which is used to selectively actuate the vacuum suction and/or finger grasping.

Abstract: A distribution system (e.g., distributed robotic system) and method, may employ a plurality of agents, each agent associated with a respective set of processor-executable instructions, and a specification that defines routes amongst the agents. A first agent (e.g., a host agent) may be instantiated, associated with a first processor-based device in the distributed system. An attempt is made to locate an instance of a second agent. In response to locating the instance of the second agent, the instance of the second agent is registered with the instance of the first agent. A third agent may be instantiated, and the instance of the third agent registered with the instance of the first agent. A first route between the instance of the second agent and the instance of the third agent may be created, and a message sent between the instances of the second and the third agents.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby.