Abstract: A device and a method for reversibly connecting a rehabilitation mechanism to a bed, such as a hospital bed that can be brought to a vertical position. The device has a connection element arranged on the rehabilitation mechanism; a receiving unit, which can be arranged at the side of and/or at the foot end of the bed; the receiving unit corresponds in design to the connection element; and a transport device for transporting the rehabilitation mechanism toward and away from the bed. The transport device and/or the bed is height-adjustable. A method for operating a rehabilitation mechanism connected to a bed by way of the novel device. Easy, fast, reversible connection of a rehabilitation mechanism to a conventional hospital bed is enabled, in particular to a hospital bed that can be brought to a vertical position. Existing beds can be quickly and economically retrofitted with a robot system for kinesiotherapy.

Abstract: A stationary traffic monitoring system and method for monitoring a detection region of a traffic area designed to communicate with vehicles travelling on the traffic area in which a system unit monitors a detection region of a traffic area and/or designed for communication. A motor vehicle, wherein two or more optical interfaces are used, is characterised in that a first data transmission interface is operated with a polarised transmitted light beam, and a laser scanner is operated with a polarised transmitted light beam, and/or a second data transmission interface is operated with a polarised transmitted light beam. The polarisation plane of the polarised transmitted light beam of the first data transmission interface is different from the polarisation plane of the polarised transmitted light beam of the laser scanner and/or of the polarised transmitted light beam of the second data transmission interface.

Abstract: The approach proposed here relates to a method for providing at least one emission value for a means of transport. The method comprises a step of reading in an identification parameter that represents at least one type of the means of transport present in an observation area. The method furthermore comprises a step of ascertaining the at least one emission value for the means of transport from a memory that stores an assignment of the at least one type of the means of transport to the emission value, wherein the emission value represents a parameter of an emission coming from the means of transport into an environment of the means of transport. The method lastly comprises a step of outputting the ascertained emission value to an output interface in order to provide the emission value.

Abstract: A method for recognizing the validity of a vehicle parameter. The method comprises a step of reading at least one first parameter and at least one second parameter, wherein the first parameter represents a first physical variable of the vehicle or a variable derived from the first physical variable, and the second parameter represents a second physical variable of the vehicle or a variable derived from the second physical variable. A distinguishing criterion for recognizing the validity of the vehicle parameter of the vehicle using a combination of the first and second parameter is also read. The method also comprises a step of assigning the vehicle parameter as a valid vehicle parameter if a combination of the first and the second parameter meets the distinguishing criterion.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for the automated discharge of loose transport material from a container, transported by means of a self-driving vehicle, into a collection container, where the unloading takes place in a spatially defined unloading cone within an unloading station. Furthermore, an unloading station for automated discharge according to the method is proposed.

Abstract: A method for detecting a traffic law violation due to the allowable distance between a following vehicle and a guide vehicle being undershot, the following vehicle traveling behind the guide vehicle. At least the respective speed of the following vehicle is identified and the guide vehicle in a detection region in the surroundings of a sensor which supplies speed measurement values. A reference distance is detected and/or ascertained between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle at a reference measurement point. At least one following distance is determined between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle in the detection region using the identified speeds of the following vehicle and the guide vehicle and/or the detected reference distance. A traffic law violation is detected if the following distance in the detection region continuously falls short of a distance threshold.

Abstract: A medical mechatronic male interface device couples a surgical assistance system to a mount. The male interface device includes a base including an end face and a functional body extending from the end face, a first mechanical coupling for positive and/or non-positive coupling to a medical mechatronic female interface device, and at least one first electronic interface configured to connect to a second electronic interface of the female interface device. The functional body includes a centering device that centers the surgical assistance system free of play relative to the base. The centering device includes a first functional surface, a second functional surface, and a third functional surface that together at least partially define a three-sided pyramid. The first mechanical coupling includes a first undercut and a second undercut on the functional body that each define a segment engageable from behind.

Abstract: A toothed safe braking apparatus for use in robotic joint, comprising an electromagnetic telescoping apparatus (6) and a friction engagement component (10). The friction engagement component (10) is mounted on a shaft (C) of the robotic joint and comprises a brake lock ring gear (1) provided with a first center fitting hole (12), the brake lock ring gear (1) being provided with teeth (11) arranged on the outer circumferential surface thereof, a pretension ring (2) provided with a second center fitting hole (13), and a brake hub (4) provided with a first end surface (14), a second end surface (15), and an outer circumferential surface (16).

Abstract: A method for redundant control in a distributed automation system, preferably a real-time automation system, for operating a client device of the distributed automation system is discussed. The method includes using the client device to monitor for the occurrence of a fault in communication between the client device and a first computing infrastructure that is part of the distributed automation system and operates the client device. The method may also include using the client device, once the fault occurs, to instruct a second computing infrastructure of the distributed automation system to operate the client device.

Abstract: A method for estimating the height of a reflector of a vehicle, the method including a reading step, in which at least one reflection signal from the reflector of the vehicle is read at one time and the at least one reflection signal representing at least one information item in respect of a relative speed of the vehicle. Further, the method includes a specifying step, in which an estimated value for the speed of the vehicle is specified. Finally, the method includes an ascertaining step, in which an estimated value for the height of the reflector is ascertained using the relative speed of the vehicle and the estimated value for the speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A surgical manipulator device for positioning a surgical instrument has a frame, a first mount, a second mount, a first suspension arm arrangement supported on the frame and connecting the frame to the first mount in an articulated manner, and a second suspension arm arrangement supported on the frame and connecting the frame to the second mount in an articulated manner. The first and the second suspension arm arrangements are each displaceable relative to the frame in first and second motion planes parallel to each other and spaced apart, so that the first mount is displaceable in the first motion plane and the second mount is displaceable in the second motion plane.

Abstract: A holding arm for medical purposes, in particular for holding surgical mechatronic assistance systems and/or surgical instruments, includes a proximal end for attaching the holding arm to a base and a distal end for receiving a surgical mechatronic assistance system and/or surgical instrument; at least one first and one second arm segment, wherein the first arm segment is connected to a first joint and the second arm segment is connected to a second joint, wherein each joint is releasable and lockable. An operating unit is provided for bringing the holding arm into a desired pose, wherein the operating unit is adapted to release the associated joint upon contact between an operator and one of the first and second arm segments. A corresponding method is also provided.

Abstract: A housing of a joint of a collaborative robot, where at least part of the material of the housing is configured to include a plurality of lattice structure units. Since the at least part of the material of the housing is configured to include the plurality of lattice structure units, the weight of the joint may be reduced with respect to a completely solid housing. Further disclosed is the joint of the collaborative robot.

Abstract: A robot 1 having a first assembly 4, 5 and a second assembly 3, 6, wherein a bearing arrangement 24, 25, 52, 53, by which the second assembly 3, 6 can be moved relative to the first assembly 4,5 is provided in the first assembly 4,5. The bearing arrangement 24, 25, 52, 53 comprises a first fastening element 26, 27, 54, 55, and the second assembly 3, 6 comprises a second fastening element 30, 31, 60, 61, wherein the first fastening element 26, 27, 54, 55 and the second fastening element 30, 31, 60, 61 are connected to one another, and wherein the first fastening element 26, 27, 54, 55 and the second fastening element 30, 31, 60, 61 are designed to be complementary, at least in sections. A method for mounting two assemblies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in particular two robotic arms, of a robot is also disclosed.

Abstract: A passive surgical manipulator for holding and positioning a surgical instrument is described. The passive surgical manipulator has a frame, a first suspension arm arrangement connecting the frame in an articulated manner to a first joint, and a second suspension arm arrangement connecting the frame in an articulated manner to a second joint. The two suspension arm arrangements are implemented so that the first joint is displaceable in a first motion plane and the second joint is displaceable in a second motion plane. Also, a first actuating device has a first interface, a second actuating device has a second interface, a third actuating device has a third interface, and a fourth actuating device has a fourth interface for temporarily receiving a corresponding interface of a handheld drive unit for transferring an actuating motion to displace the first and second joints.

Abstract: A robot joint module and a wireless power supply apparatus, system, and method therefor. The apparatus includes: a wireless power receiver arranged at a connecting end of a current robot joint module and adapted to receive electrical power from a previous robot joint module of the current robot joint module; and a wireless power transmitter arranged at an output end of the current robot joint module and adapted to transmit the electrical power to a next robot joint module of the current robot joint module. By receiving electrical power from a previous robot joint module in a wireless power supply mode and sending the electrical power to a next robot joint module in a wireless power supply mode, the electrical power can be transferred between a plurality of robot joint modules, without arranging any power cable.

Abstract: A measuring method determines the length conditions, the position and/or the radius of movement of the lower extremities of a bed-bound patient. A knee module of a rehabilitation mechanism is connected to a point of application of a leg of the patient. A measuring device records and determines a trajectory solely of the point of application during a movement of the leg by the knee module. A model generation device creates a kinematic model from the data. This allows a determination of the length conditions, the position and/or the radius of movement during an initializing movement without having to undertake any surgical intervention. This does away with the need for complex sensor technology and provides a kinematic model of the radius of movement of the patient, the parameters of which kinematic model are used for establishing new therapeutic procedures within the patient's physical therapy.

Abstract: A holding device for medical purposes holds an attached device. The holding device has a proximal end for attaching the holding device to a base and a distal end for receiving the attached device. The holding device also has a first arm segment and a second arm segment. The first arm segment is connected to a first joint and the second arm segment is connected to a second joint. Each joint is releasable or lockable. The holding device further has an operator control device for releasing and/or locking the first or second joint for placing the holding device in a desired pose. The holding device also has a controller for controlling the holding device and at least one receiver for electromagnetic radiation connected to the controller for transmitting signals to the controller based on received electromagnetic signals of a surgical navigation system.

Abstract: A relief system for at least partially relieving the body weight of a person includes at least one first fastening device for fastening a first end of a first support device and at least one second fastening device for fastening a second end of the first support device which are formed on a cuff, such that an equally distributed tensile force is exerted on the cuff at the first fastening device and second fastening device when the first support device is guided through a guide device during a movement of the cuff when loaded by at least part of the body weight of the person. This advantageously permits a simple connection in particular of a bedridden patient to the relief system, without the patient first having to be moved, without other medical/therapeutic devices being disturbed, and without limiting the patient's stepping/walking movement.

Abstract: A method for detecting a traffic law violation due to the allowable distance between a following vehicle and a guide vehicle being undershot, the following vehicle traveling behind the guide vehicle. At least the respective speed of the following vehicle is identified and the guide vehicle in a detection region in the surroundings of a sensor which supplies speed measurement values. A reference distance is detected and/or ascertained between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle at a reference measurement point. At least one following distance is determined between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle in the detection region using the identified speeds of the following vehicle and the guide vehicle and/or the detected reference distance. A traffic law violation is detected if the following distance in the detection region continuously falls short of a distance threshold.