Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive a set of points indicating a lane boundary; select a first subset of the points, wherein the set of points includes a first point that is not in the first subset; determine a path of the lane boundary based on the first subset of the points; and, upon determining that the first point is greater than a threshold distance from the path, add the first point to the first subset.

Abstract: A hydrophilic silica/polymer blend is provided comprising (a) a hydrophilic silica powder; and (b) a thickening polymer powder, comprising (i) structural units of C4-8 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer; (ii) structural units of (meth)acrylic acid monomer; (iii) structural units of (methoxy) poly(ethylene glycol) (meth)acrylate monomer; and (iv) structural units of multiethylenically unsaturated monomer; wherein the weight ratio of hydrophilic silica powder to thickening polymer powder in the hydrophilic silica/polymer blend is 1:9 to 9:1. Also provided are personal care compositions containing same and methods of using same.

Abstract: A two-component adhesive composition is provided. The two-component adhesive composition comprises an isocyanate component, an isocyanate-reactive component and an polyether amine-epoxy silane adduct, and can achieve superior adhesion strength between the adhesive and a substrate like metal alloy substrate. A laminated article prepared with said composition, a method for preparing the article and the use of the polyether amine-epoxy silane adduct as adhesion promoter in a two-component polyurethane adhesive composition are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for in-transit charging of an electric vehicle. An electric autonomous vehicle (EAV) may request charging services when its battery level falls below a threshold. The EAV may be in transit to a destination when the charging service is requested. A charging range route may be determined for the EAV. A charging-AV may identify one or more candidate merge points. If a feasible merge point is identified, the charging-AV may transit to the merge point and platoon with the EAV. The EAV and charging-AV may platoon with each other so that the charging-AV may provide charging services to the EAV. Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications may be used to synchronize the moments of the charging-AV and EAV while in transit.

Abstract: Theft deterrent systems and methods using onboard weight sensors are disclosed herein. An example method can include obtaining an image of a location where a scale is located in a vehicle, the scale being used for cargo weight measurement, determining from the image, when the location of the scale is located is empty, determining a weight value output by the scale, determining an offset for the scale when the weight value is greater than a weight threshold, and adjusting the scale using the offset to zero the scale.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for guiding an individual to an electrical power outlet in a vehicle. An example method executed by a processor of an electrical power outlet controller in a vehicle includes determining that an individual is seeking an electrical power outlet provided on the vehicle, selecting a first electrical power outlet from a plurality of electrical power outlets provided on the vehicle, and providing location information of the first electrical power outlet. The location information may be provided in various forms such as in the form of an audio signal (a beeping sound produced by a beeper, for example), a visual indication (a light source illuminating the electrical power outlet, for example) an audible instruction (navigation assistance provided via a speaker, for example), a graphical indication (navigation assistance via a personal device), and/or a text message (navigation assistance via a personal device).

Abstract: A process for preparing a copolymer polyol containing a reduced content of residual monomers and volatiles including the steps of: (a) providing at least one copolymer polyol containing a first initial content of residual monomers and volatiles; (b) providing at least one molecular sieve adsorbent; (c) contacting the at least one copolymer polyol with the at least one molecular sieve adsorbent for a period of time and at a temperature sufficient for the at least one molecular sieve adsorbent to adsorb at least a portion of the first initial content of residual monomers and volatiles present in the at least one copolymer polyol to reduce the first initial content of residual monomers and volatiles of the at least one copolymer polyol to form at least one copolymer polyol containing a second reduced content of residual monomers and volatiles; and (d) separating the at least one molecular sieve adsorbent containing a portion of the first initial content residual monomers and volatiles from the at least one copol

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly comprising a seat back, a seat base that is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered seating position, a storage compartment located under the seat when the seat is in the lowered seating position, and a first drawer slidably disposed within the storage compartment and accessible via a first lateral side of the vehicle seating assembly, where the first drawer includes a first step surface on a top side thereof configured to support a user when the first drawer is in an open position.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods related to tool tracking. In an example embodiment, a method may involve detecting, by a tool monitoring device, a failure of a wireless communication system included in a tool that is stored in an enclosure. The tool monitoring device may determine that the failure is attributable to a temperature in the enclosure being outside an operating temperature range of the wireless communication system. A notification of the failure and/or a description of a cause for the failure may be displayed on a display screen of the tool monitoring device and/or transmitted to a tool tracking device. In an example implementation, the tool tracking device is located outside a vehicle, the enclosure is a toolbox placed in the vehicle, and the tool monitoring device, which is configured to monitor an operational status of the wireless communication system, is located in the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine an availability metric, determine a maneuver metric, determine a threat number based on a comparison of the availability metric and the maneuver metric, and in response to the threat number exceeding a threshold, actuate a vehicle system to operate one of the first vehicle or the second vehicle. The availability metric is a kinematic quantity available to a first vehicle to perform an operation to maneuver the first vehicle away from a projected path of a second vehicle. The maneuver metric is a kinematic quantity estimated to be used by the first vehicle to perform the operation to maneuver the first vehicle away from the projected path of the second vehicle. The maneuver metric is measured in the same units as the availability metric.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coated fertilizer granule compositions that include three polyurethane layers and two wax layers.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a value over time derived from a region of sensor data from an optical sensor of a host vehicle; determine that the value over time matches a stored temporal pattern; upon determining that the value over time matches the stored temporal pattern, classify an object at the region as a surface reflecting a signal from an illuminator of an origin vehicle; and actuate a component of the host vehicle based on a classification of the object at the region.

Abstract: A nanocoolant fluid includes water, a coolant, a surfactant, and hybrid nanoparticles. The hybrid nanoparticles include a first type of nanoparticles and a second type of nanoparticles. The first type of nanoparticles is thermally conductive and hydrophobic. The second type of nanoparticles is hydrophilic.

Abstract: A vehicle including: (a) a water generator configured to generate water; (b) a water storage container configured to store the water that the water generator generates; (c) an ultraviolet light emitter configured to emit ultraviolet light into the water storage container; (d) a sensor configured to detect the ultraviolet light that the ultraviolet light emitter has emitted; and (e) a human-machine interface configured to issue a notification to a user of the vehicle regarding the ultraviolet light emitter. The sensor can detect a wavelength range of the ultraviolet light that the ultraviolet light emitter has emitted. The sensor can detect an intensity of the ultraviolet light at a predetermined wavelength or wavelength range that the ultraviolet light emitter has emitted. The vehicle further comprises a controller in communication with the ultraviolet light emitter, the sensor, and the human-machine interface.

Abstract: A method for verifying an alignment of one or more devices of a vehicle in a manufacturing environment includes selecting an alignment verification routine to be performed by an autonomous alignment verification mobile robot (AAVMR) and autonomously positioning the AAVMR based on a position of the vehicle and one or more displacements associated with the alignment verification routine. The method includes performing, using the AAVMR, the alignment verification routine to generate one or more alignment characteristics associated with the one or more devices and broadcasting a notification based on the one or more alignment characteristics.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a ground-penetrating tailgate sensor system. An example method may include transmitting, using an ultra-wideband transceiver disposed of in a tailgate of a vehicle, a signal towards an underground location below the tailgate. The example method may also include receiving, based on the tailgate being in a closed position and using the ultra-wideband transceiver, a return signal from an object located above the vehicle.

Abstract: This document discloses system, method, and computer program product embodiments for operating a robot. For example, the method includes: detecting an object in proximity to the robot; generating a path of travel for the object that is defined by a plurality of first data points representing different object locations in an area; generating cost curves respectively associated with the plurality of first data points; generating a polyline comprising a plurality of second data points associated with displacements of the cost curves from a particular location in the area; defining a predicted path of travel for the object based on the polyline; and using the predicted path of travel for the object to facilitate at least one autonomous operation of the robot.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring an exhaust gas sensor coupled in an engine exhaust is provided. In one example, the method determines an estimate of an exhaust gas oxygen sensor time constant according to a correlation between a rate of change of a Lambda value and a system time constant.

Abstract: A traction powertrain system of an electrified vehicle includes a power electronics module and a controller. The power electronics module, such as in the form of an inverter, is configured to drive a traction motor with power from a traction battery via a DC-link capacitor. The controller has an on-board power source, such as in the form of a super capacitor. The controller is configured to, in response to detecting an event in which the DC-link capacitor is to be discharged, use power from the on-board power source for controlling the power electronics module and control the power electronics module to operate in a manner causing the DC-link capacitor to be discharged.

Abstract: A device for winding up and unwinding an elongated flexible element having a free end and a spatially fixed end. The elongated flexible element is divided over its length at least into a use portion and a compensation portion, wherein the use portion has the free end and the compensation portion has the spatially fixed end. The device includes a rotatable drum configured on its circumference to wind up and unwind at least the use portion in a first winding plane, wherein the end of the compensation portion is spatially fixed relative to the drum. The elongated flexible element in the transition from the use portion to the compensation portion is fixed at a fastening point to the drum, and when the drum is rotated the compensation portion is coiled up and uncoiled in the form of at least one looped portion in a second winding plane.