Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices and systems for performing robotic procedures. The devices may include one or more robotic arms. The one or more robotic arms may comprise one or more joints. A joint may include a magnetic sensing system. The one or more robotic arms may be configured to move an elbow joint independently from an end effector or origin of the robotic arm. A working end of the robotic arm may be configured for insertion through a trocar into a body cavity of a subject and may be operatively coupled to a motor unit by one or more electrical or mechanical components housed in a support tube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices and systems for performing robotic procedures. The devices may include one or more robotic arms. The one or more robotic arms may comprise one or more joints. A joint may include a magnetic sensing system. The one or more robotic arms may be configured to move an elbow joint independently from an end effector or origin of the robotic arm. A working end of the robotic arm may be configured for insertion through a trocar into a body cavity of a subject and may be operatively coupled to a motor unit by one or more electrical or mechanical components housed in a support tube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices and systems for performing robotic procedures. The devices may include one or more robotic arms. The one or more robotic arms may comprise one or more joints. A joint may include a magnetic sensing system. The one or more robotic arms may be configured to move an elbow joint independently from an end effector or origin of the robotic arm. A working end of the robotic arm may be configured for insertion through a trocar into a body cavity of a subject and may be operatively coupled to a motor unit by one or more electrical or mechanical components housed in a support tube.

Abstract: A system for conveying a string of packaging cushions includes a machine capable of manufacturing the string and a conveyor adapted to transport the string. The conveyor has an inlet end to receive the string and an outlet end to deliver the string of packaging cushions. The inlet end of the conveyor is higher than the cushion outlet elevation of the machine. At least one pair of rolls are adapted to lift the string of packaging cushions from the machine through the nip of the rolls to the conveyor inlet elevation.

Abstract: There is provided a system that automatically delivers, monitors and replenishes a string of packaging cushions to hoppers located at multiple packing stations through an elongated cushion delivery duct having a series of intermediate outlets to permit the string of cushions to drop into the hopper located below the delivery duct and above the packing station. A blower is positioned near the inlet of the elongated duct to provide air flow in the duct to carry the string of cushions through the duct to one of the outlets. When the hopper is full of cushions sensors signal the controller to close the diverter and the string of cushions is delivered to another packaging station. The system may include a knife assembly to cut the string of cushions holding pins and the tension-relief diverter it is located at the inlet of the duct to hold tension on the string of cushions while the string is being separated.

Abstract: The present invention includes an extrusion line system capable of simultaneous running and retooling. The invention utilizes a turret device having an upper surface adapted to rotate about a central point. The turret device has on its upper surface a first and second production line portion. The production line portions are positioned on the upper surface such that when the turret device is in one position the first production portion may be used with an extrusion device. When the turret device is in a second position, the second production portion may be used. This approach allows retooling of one of the production portions while the other production portion is running on the line.