Abstract: A system and method is disclosed that may employ a set of ensemble methods that comprise a plurality of machine learning algorithms or statistical algorithms for hazard detection. The system and method may combine images, stereo and context information using a plurality of deep learning algorithms to accurately detection hazards. The system and method may incorporate a depth channel to the red, green, and blue (RGB) channels of an image to create a four-channel RGBD image. The system and method may also overlay an RGB image with a color-map of the depth channel. The system and method may further concatenate regions of interest (ROI) to the RGB channels of an image. Lastly, the system and method may incorporate an auxiliary semantic segmentation decoder for a multi-task learning event on a drivable space.

Abstract: Provided herein are populations of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and CD34+ hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs), and methods of isolation and co-administration thereof. In particular, cell populations and methods of co-administration thereof are provided for enhancing tissue (e.g., bladder) regeneration.

Abstract: A method for creating a model of a technical system as a function of measured sensor data of the technical system. The method includes the following steps: initializing a symbolic regression problem. A list of mathematical functions is established, including at least one linear and/or non-linear function and/or at least a one-dimensional parameterizable characteristic curve. The at least one-dimensional characteristic curve is implemented by a Smoothed Grid Regression (SGR) model. Solving the symbolic regression problem with the aid of a genetic algorithm.

Abstract: A high-frequency circuit including a circuit board which bears at least one electronic component and a conductor structure, and including a waveguide structure manufactured separately from the circuit board. The waveguide structure is positioned on the circuit board in such a way that high-frequency signals are transferable between the conductor structure on the circuit board and the waveguide structure. The waveguide structure is held with the aid of press-fit pins on the circuit board.

Abstract: An electromechanically drivable brake pressure generator for a hydraulic braking system of a vehicle. The electromechanically drivable brake pressure generator includes an electric motor for generating a input speed, a planetary gear set that is driven by the electric motor on the input side to decrease a gear ratio of the input speed, and a hydraulic module that is connected to the planetary gear set on the output side to generate a brake pressure. The planetary gear set includes stepped planets that are connected to a sun wheel of the planetary gear set on the input side and to an output component of the planetary gear set on the output side.

Abstract: A method for carrying out a start-up process of an at least semi-automated vehicle. The method includes: recognizing at least one unsuccessful start-up process using a first set of drive parameters; reporting the unsuccessful start-up process to a control system; receiving changed driving-related boundary conditions from the control system; ascertaining at least one changed drive parameter from the changed driving-related boundary conditions; and repeating the start-up process at least once, using the at least one changed drive parameter.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a system that includes at least one suction device and at least one hand-held power tool. The method includes establishing a communications link between the suction device and the hand-held power tool by means of at least one suction device communication unit and at least one hand-held power tool communication unit, and transmitting at least one communication signal by means of the communications link from the hand-held power tool, in particular the hand-held power tool communication unit, to the suction device, in particular the suction device communication unit. When the suction device is switched on, at least one start signal is sent to the hand-held power tool, the hand-held power tool being activatable only if the start signal is received by the hand-held power tool.

Abstract: An electrode configuration for a battery cell includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The separator includes an electrically conductive protrusion inhibiting layer and a first insulating layer interposed between and electrically insulating the protrusion inhibiting layer from one of the positive and negative electrode.

Abstract: A method for predicting an aging state of a battery. A vehicle is also provided that includes at least one battery, the aging state of which is predited using the method and/or the aging behavior of which is improved based on the aging state prediction. A prediction system that is configured to carry out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for verifying the parking brake force in a vehicle includes comparing a travel of a brake booster with a reference travel. The method further includes producing an error signal in case of a predetermined deviation between the travel of the brake booster and the reference travel. The vehicle includes a hydraulic vehicle brake with a brake booster and an electromechanical brake mechanism with an electric brake motor for producing a braking force to displace a brake piston.

Abstract: A retaining system which may be used for locking an energy store, in particular for an electrically operable two-wheeled vehicle. The retaining system is designed such that it does not transfer any forces from the energy store to the retaining system in the locked or latched position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a control system for an automation system which is configured to control at least one automation component of the automation system, and which has a standardized data interface and is further configured to receive control instructions from outside via the standardized data interface, to convert the received control instructions into control commands for the at least one automation component and to control the at least one automation component using said control commands, and also a method for operating an automation system.

Abstract: A method is described for verifying a digital map of a higher-level automated vehicle (HAV), in particular a highly automated vehicle, including the steps: S1 providing a digital map, preferably a highly accurate digital map: S2 determining an instantaneous reference position and localizing the reference position in the digital map; S3 establishing at least one actual feature property of a feature in the surroundings of the reference position, the establishment being carried out with the aid of at least one information source; S4 comparing the actual feature property to a setpoint feature property of the feature and ascertaining at least one difference value as the result of the comparison. A corresponding device and a computer program are also described.

Abstract: A method for estimating a speed of a radar target using a radar sensor, in particular a radar sensor for motor vehicles, on the basis of signals that are contained in respective evaluation channels that correspond to different center antenna positions of relevant transmitting and receiving antennas in a direction, having the steps: determining, for the various evaluation channels, a respective individual radial speed assigned to the respective evaluation channel, of the radar target; and estimating a speed of the radar target based on the determined individual radial speeds of the radar target, the speed including information about a tangential speed; and a radar sensor for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A method for controlling a safety device of a vehicle. The safety device reacts to an imminent collision by an intervention in a guidance of the vehicle. Environment data and trip data regarding the collision object and the vehicle, and intervention data regarding a planned intervention of the safety device, are read in. First and second expected impingement points of the collision object on the vehicle are ascertained; an uncertainty value of the impingement points is ascertained; and a probability value for a location of at least one of the impingement points relative to subregions referred to the vehicle, is ascertained using the uncertainty value. An evaluation of a location of the impingement points relative to the subregions is executed using the at least one probability value and reference data. S control signal for controlling the safety device is generated depending on a result of the evaluation.

Abstract: An operating method for a LIDAR system. A laser device that includes an optical modulator optically coupled thereto for receiving and modulating the frequency of non-modulated light emitted by the laser device, using a frequency modulation function, and for outputting frequency-modulated light as primary light into a visual field, is used as a light source unit. Secondary light received from the visual field and non-modulated light of the laser device are optically superimposed to form superimposed detection light. The superimposed detection light is photoelectrically detected by generating and outputting a primary electrical detection signal that is representative of the detection light. For the evaluation, the primary electrical detection signal is electrically mixed with an electrical signal that is representative of the frequency modulation function of the optical modulator to form a first evaluation signal, and is assessed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage supply for a controller of a converter. In particular, a reliable and stable voltage supply for controlling the converter is facilitated, said voltage supply allowing a stable operation, wherein a changeover is allowed between a self-sufficient voltage supply by the inverter itself and a redundant voltage supply by means of an external source.

Abstract: A coolant connecting piece (100) for conducting coolant between a first housing (201, 503) and a second housing (203, 507). The coolant connecting piece (100) comprises a cylindrical main body (101) with a coolant channel formed on an inner side of the main body (101), and a protective ring (103) with a drip edge (117), wherein a cross-section of the protective ring (103) is greater than a cross-section of the main body (101), and wherein the drip edge (117) is configured to let condensate running off on an outer side of the main body (101), opposite the inner side, drip off into a predetermined region (213).

Abstract: The present invention relates to providing an electrical voltage for exciting an excitation coil of a resolver (2). In this case, the electrical voltage for exciting the excitation coil of the resolver (2) can be generated by means of pulse-width-modulated driving of at least one half-bridge (H1). In this case, the switching elements of the half-bridge (H1) are fully turned on, with the result that losses such as occur during linear operation of semiconductor switches, for example, can be avoided. If appropriate, the voltage (U_e) provided by the half-bridge (H1) can be additionally increased by means of suitable resonant circuits (L1, C1, C3 . . . ).