Abstract: A system and method for generating a modified input/output (I/O) device policy for multiple users. A method includes generating a modified policy based on a first policy and a second policy, wherein the modified policy is generated when a first user and a second user are located within a predetermined distance of each other, wherein the first policy is generated for the first user based on a first dataset including data related to the first user with respect to at least one I/O device, wherein the second policy is generated for the second user based on data related to the at least one I/O device; and executing at least one plan based on the modified policy, wherein executing the at least one plan further comprises causing the at least one I/O device to output a signal for causing at least one action by an external system.

Abstract: A system for cutting bone is provided and may comprise a cutting tool configured to rotate and a shield. The system may also comprise a first robotic arm configured to hold the cutting tool and a second robotic arm configured to hold the shield. A processor and a memory storing instructions for execution by the processor that, when executed, may cause the processor to cause the second robotic arm to orient the shield proximate an anatomical element along a cutting path of the cutting tool.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for automatically selecting and operating autonomous vehicles to acquire inspection data relating to one or more inspected assets in response to received inspection request indicating the inspected assets. In particular, based on the inspection request required inspection data is automatically determined by analyzing one or more structural models representing the inspected asset(s) and mission parameters are computed for an inspection mission for acquiring the inspection data. Operational parameters of a plurality of autonomous vehicles are then analyzed with respect to the computed mission parameters to identify one or more autonomous vehicles which are capable of acquiring the inspection data. Operation instructions are further computed for one or more capable autonomous vehicles selected for the inspection mission to acquire the required inspection data and transmitted for operating the selected capable autonomous vehicle(s) accordingly.

Abstract: An automated dental articulator training system has one or more apprentice's workstations that use data acquired from an instructor's workstation. The instructor's workstation has a dental articulator including teeth, gingiva, a palate, and mechanism; a video streaming system; a set of actuators to drive the mechanism; a set of sensory systems to sense angular or linear velocity or displacement of the mechanism; a data storage unit; and a software showing statistical and graphical information of the system while a dental procedure is performed by an instructor or an apprentice. The apprentice's workstation articulator excludes the video streaming system, but is otherwise identical. The dental articulator training system includes a processing unit to operate the actuation system according to the values set by the instructor or each apprentice.

Abstract: System and related methods for applying machine learning to the classification of surface materials using images of spots of lights, such as resulting from a laser beam impinging the surface. A classifier trained using such spot images, resulting from light beams imping the surface, achieves excellent classification results, in spite of a lack of fine surface details in these images as compared to a more uniformly lit larger scene that would appear to contain more information on the surface type. Classifiers can achieve classification accuracies on biological tissues significantly above 90% using a number of well-known classifier architectures. The classification results can be used to generate a map of classified surface types and the combination of such with a three-dimensional model of a surface having classified surface portions reconstructed from a pattern of spots projected onto the surface.

Abstract: A system and method for executing transient care plans for a user via an input/output device is provided. The method includes determining at least one transient care plan based on a care plan of a user from a medical entity, a set of predefined health-related guidelines, and at least one user dataset captured by an input/output (I/O) device, wherein a transient care plan is a customized care plan for the user; creating, based on the at least one transient care plan and the at least one user dataset, an estimated schedule, wherein the estimated schedule includes a plurality of rules for executing a portion of the at least one transient care plan; and projecting at least one first plan via the I/O device, wherein the at least one first plan is identified from the at least one transient care plan based on the estimated schedule.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an exoskeleton device for providing gait/movement assistance to users, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for attaching such devices to a limb of the users, are presented. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a support, a support holder, and a retaining element for retaining the support secured to the support holder at least when the apparatus is in use. In some embodiments, the attachment of the support to the support holder may be configured so as to allow the support a range of translational and/or rotational degrees of motion.

Abstract: A system and method for conducting a strategy of a digital assistant includes identifying a plurality of potential plans for a user based on input data, wherein the plurality of potential plans includes an optimal plan and at least one suboptimal plan, wherein the input data includes historical data and a current state of the user; extracting a first dataset, a second dataset, and a third dataset from the input data, wherein the first dataset provides a rejection history, wherein the second dataset indicates receptiveness level of the user, wherein the third dataset includes confidence levels of expected reward values; determining an exploration score based on the first dataset, the second dataset, the third dataset, and the input data; determining a strategy based on the determined exploration score; and causing the digital assistant to perform at least one of the plurality of potential plans based on the determined strategy.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a charging apparatus for charging and/or powering a smart or powered crutch device. The crutch may include electronic circuitry as well as on board rechargeable power or energy source, and it may provide access to charge the power source using a charger system. The charger system may be a floor charger configured to receive a portion of the crutch such as the distal tip so as to facilitate the transfer of power from the charger to the crutch. The charger system may also be in the form of a wall charger and/or a portable system.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for automatically operating autonomous vehicles to accomplish a coverage task by receiving a plurality of task parameters defining a coverage task in a certain geographical area, calculating and outputting instructions for operating first autonomous vehicle(s) to cover the certain geographical area according to a first movement path computed according to operational parameters of the first autonomous vehicle with respect to the task parameters, identifying uncovered segment(s) in the certain geographical area by analyzing coverage of the certain geographical, and calculating and outputting instructions for operating second autonomous vehicle(s) to cover the uncovered segment(s) according to a second movement path computed according to operational parameters of the second autonomous vehicle. The first autonomous vehicle(s) and the second autonomous vehicle(s) are selected to optimally accomplish the coverage task.

Abstract: Systems comprising a needle assembly configured to be inserted and steered within the brain, body tissue, or cavity, for the purpose of performing a surgical procedure. The needle assembly comprises robotically controlled and motorized concentric cannulas. For bending, there may be provided, for example, a tensioning wire configured to bend an inner cannula, or a cannula with an adjustable natural curve. A flexible inner element passing through the bend of the inner cannula is made self-straightening to minimize susceptibility to displacement from its intended path as it is advanced through the tissue. The self-straightening inner element comprises, for example, at least one of a super-elastic tube, a shape-memory alloy tube, a slotted tube, a tightly coiled memory alloy spring, circular links held together by pulling cables preloaded by springs, and a notched inner cannula with a cable connected via a loaded spring to tension the inner cannula.

Abstract: The present invention is a washing apparatus for induction suitable cookware and also involves the method of washing. The apparatus can be incorporated in restaurants, operated manually or incorporated in automatic cooking systems. The apparatus comprises of an induction heating unit, a replaceable water nozzle, a sink, an induction element, a ceramic glass, a pump, an electric motor, a controller, a manual HMI and a vision system.

Abstract: A method for identifying and presenting a customized health-related feature for a user of a digital assistant. The method includes: determining, based on an input dataset, a current state of a user and a desirability score; generating a first group of a plurality of health-related features based on the current state, wherein the plurality of health-related features within the first group shares at least a common characteristic among the plurality of health-related features; extracting an experience level value for each of the plurality of health-related features within the first group; identifying a customized health-related feature; and presenting the customized health-related feature by the digital assistant.

Abstract: A method for updating electronic records of a user including: creating a policy based on historic states of a user and feedback data captured by an input/output (I/O) device in response to projection of a plurality of health-related questions, wherein the policy includes a plurality of rules for determining customized questions for the user and a plurality of rules for determining plans for projecting customized questions to the user; determining at least one customized question for the user based on the policy and a health-related data of the user; determining a plan for projecting the at least one customized question to the user based on the policy and a current state of the user; projecting the at least one customized question via the I/O device; and updating an electronic record based on a response by the user to the at least one customized question captured via the I/O device.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for automatically operating autonomous vehicles to accomplish a coverage task by receiving a plurality of task parameters defining a coverage task in a certain geographical area, calculating and outputting instructions for operating first autonomous vehicle(s) to cover the certain geographical area according to a first movement path computed according to operational parameters of the first autonomous vehicle with respect to the task parameters, identifying uncovered segment(s) in the certain geographical area by analyzing coverage of the certain geographical, and calculating and outputting instructions for operating second autonomous vehicle(s) to cover the uncovered segment(s) according to a second movement path computed according to operational parameters of the second autonomous vehicle. The first autonomous vehicle(s) and the second autonomous vehicle(s) are selected to optimally accomplish the coverage task.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring movements. A method includes detecting motion based on first localization data related to a localization device moving in a distinct motion pattern, wherein the first localization data is based on sensor readings captured by at least one sensor; correlating the detected motion to a known motion of the localization device based on respective times of the first localization data and of the localization device; localizing the localization device with respect to a map based on the correlation; tracking at least one first location of an object based on second localization data captured by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one first location is on the map, wherein the tracking further comprises identifying at least one second location of the object based on the second localization data and determining the at least one first location based on the at least one second location.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and managing a cognitive load of an occupant of a vehicle, including: determining, based on analysis of a first set of sensory inputs received from a first set of sensors from a cabin of the vehicle, a current cognitive load score of an occupant of the vehicle; determining, based on an analysis of a second set of sensory inputs, a current state of the vehicle; analyzing the current cognitive load score of the occupant with respect to the current state of the vehicle; and, selecting at least one predetermined plan for execution based on a determination that a reduction of the current cognitive load score of the occupant is desirable, wherein the determination is based on a result of the analysis of the current cognitive load score of the occupant and the current state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a modified input/output (I/O) device policy in response to constraints of a user are provided. The method includes determining at least one constraint of a user using the I/O device policy in response to a request to perform a plan defined in the policy, wherein the at least one constraint is determined based on a first dataset collected from different electronic sources connected to the I/O device; generating a first plan customizing the policy based on the at least one determined constraint, wherein the first plan demonstrates a high acceptance score, wherein the acceptance score defines a probability that the user accepts and fulfills the first plan; and executing the first plan defined in the customized policy, wherein executing the first plan further includes causing the I/O device to activate an action that complies with the at least one determined constraint.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a recommendation by a digital assistant using a persuasive action are provided. The method includes determining a recommendation for a user of the digital assistant to perform a certain activity, wherein the recommendation is determined based on a current state of the user; analyzing a historical dataset related to the user to compile a persuasive action, wherein the persuasive action is customized based on at least one convincing method and based on the analysis of the historical dataset and the current state of the user; and presenting the determined recommendation by applying the persuasive action, wherein the recommendation is presented by means of an input/output (I/O) device executing the digital assistant, wherein the persuasive action is a convincing method having the highest probability to cause the user to accept the recommendation of the digital assistant.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring movements. A method includes detecting motion based on first localization data related to a localization device moving in a distinct motion pattern, wherein the first localization data is based on sensor readings captured by at least one sensor; correlating the detected motion to a known motion of the localization device based on respective times of the first localization data and of the localization device; localizing the localization device with respect to a map based on the correlation; tracking at least one first location of an object based on second localization data captured by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one first location is on the map, wherein the tracking further comprises identifying at least one second location of the object based on the second localization data and determining the at least one first location based on the at least one second location.