Abstract: What is new in this invention, it is the complete automation of the remote marking process. It is completely computer controlled and made possible by laser printer type marking/pointer equipment. Also, completely new is the concept of embedding digital information into a laser beam or other coherent information vector and attaching this way data/information to any object or place. New is the idea of using a discrete information vector not only as a beacon but also as a selector for the marking of more than one target objects. New is the idea of completely software controlled computerized digital marking of places or objects for closing motion control loops. No on-site human operators/soldiers needed. No position sensors needed anymore, nothing is bolted down, easy to reconfigure any environment. The invention is a major step in robotics and controls, improving considerably the eye-hand coordination of robots, making fully possible the action of the digital world on the real/physical world.

Abstract: A novel method and system is provided for simultaneous, non- invasive and non-contact marking for processing of targeted objects. The viewing, selection, marking, processing and feed-back is simultaneous and computerized. What is new in this invention, it is the complete automation of the remote marking process. It is completely computer controlled and made possible by laser printer type marking/pointer equipment. Also, completely new is the concept of embedding digital information into a laser beam or other coherent information vector and attaching this way data/information to any object or place. New is the idea of using a discrete information vector not only as a beacon but also as a selector for the marking of more than one target objects. New is the idea of completely software controlled computerized digital marking of places or objects for closing motion control loops. No on-site human operators/soldiers needed.

Abstract: A random case former accepts an opened-up flat corrugated material representing an unformed box with open bottoms and tops. The random case former automatically adjusts to the dimensions of the box by closing in on the unformed box with flap folders from one or more sides. As the flap folders close in on the box, they first fold the minor-flaps and then the major-flaps on the bottom of the unformed box, thereby forming a box with a closed bottom and an open top into which items can then be placed. The automatic adjustment of the random case former to the box size avoids time-consuming manual adjustment and provides efficiency and speed.

Abstract: What is new in this invention, it is the complete automation of the remote marking process. It is completely computer controlled and made possible by laser printer type marking/pointer equipment. Also, completely new is the concept of embedding digital information into a laser beam or other coherent information vector and attaching this way data/information to any object or place. New is the idea of using a discrete information vector not only as a beacon but also as a selector for the marking of more than one target objects. New is the idea of completely software controlled computerized digital marking of places or objects for closing motion control loops. No on-site human operators/soldiers needed. No position sensors needed anymore, nothing is bolted down, easy to reconfigure any environment. The invention is a major step in robotics and controls, improving considerably the eye-hand coordination of robots, making fully possible the action of the digital world on the real/physical world.

Abstract: A novel method and system is provided for simultaneous, non-invasive and non-contact marking for processing of targeted objects. The viewing, selection, marking, processing and feed-back is substantially simultaneous and computerized.

Abstract: What is new in this invention, it is the complete automation of coordinate data collection of remote target objects. It is also a new procedure a single measurement instead of multiple triangulation measurements for coordinate data collection.

Abstract: What is new in this invention, it is the complete automation of the remote marking process. It is completely computer controlled and made possible by laser printer type marking/pointer equipment. Also, completely new is the concept of embedding digital information into a laser beam or other coherent information vector and attaching this way data/information to any object or place. New is the idea of using a discrete information vector not only as a beacon but also as a selector for the marking of more than one target objects. New is the idea of completely software controlled computerized digital marking of places or objects for closing motion control loops. No on-site human operators/soldiers needed. No position sensors needed anymore, nothing is bolted down, easy to reconfigure any environment. The invention is a major step in robotics and controls, improving considerably the eye-hand coordination of robots, making fully possible the action of the digital world on the real/physical world.

Abstract: What is new in this invention, it is the simultaneous handling of multiple work pieces during cycles of loading and unloading, making repeated movements to the loading and unloading positions from the one-by-one method unnecessary and speeding up considerably the robotic cycle. It can pick and place, as needed, a stack of ‘n’ work pieces; it can also place them one by one into position, or, if needed, it can also handle only one work piece, by example for corrections. It can also pick up ‘n’ work pieces—one by one—and store them temporarily on its stack shaft. During a cycle, it can also interrupt the cycle, store a number of ‘x’ work pieces, where ‘x’ is a number between 0 and ‘n-1’, and can handle only one work piece, as needed. All these features were impossible with the single-piece picker.

Abstract: What is new in this invention, it is the complete automation of the light assembly positioning or selection. Using sensors and robotics, human intervention became completely unnecessary. Once the system installed and optimized, human intervention is unnecessary and the system is working independently. The system is sensing the possibility of appearance of shadow for a well-determined area and it is taking measures to avoid it.