Abstract: A method and system for generating a modified input/output (I/O) device policy in response to external promotional events. The method includes generating a modified policy based on a request to promote at least one service, wherein the modified policy is generated based on at least one service currently defined in an initial policy of the I/O device and similar to the at least one service to be prompted; determining a current state of a user of the I/O device based on a collected dataset related to a user of the I/O device; and executing, based on the current state, at least one plan defined in the modified policy, wherein executing the at least one plan further includes causing the I/O device to activate at least one service to be prompted.

Abstract: A robot leg (125) comprises an upper link (101) and a lower link (111). The upper link (101) operates nominally in a first vertical plane, for example the sagittal plane, while the lower link (111) operates nominally in a second vertical plane, nominally orthogonal to the first plane, for example the coronal plane. The leg (125) may also comprise a twist joint in the knee, and may comprise four-bar linkages (102a-b, 103a-d, 112a-b, 113a-d), such that the foot (106) stays parallel to the hip (102a). The leg (125) may be used in a robot to allow the construction of a robot capable of three dimensional movement, using a small number of actuators per leg.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for automatically evaluating detection accuracy of dynamic objects by equipment under test, comprising receiving a first record generated by an evaluated equipment under test and a second record generated by a validated reference equipment both deployed in a vehicle, the first record comprising a plurality of attributes of dynamic object(s) detected by the evaluated equipment and the second record comprising a plurality of attributes of dynamic object(s) detected by the reference equipment, correlating between dynamic object(s) detected by both the evaluated equipment and the reference equipment according to matching spatial and temporal attributes of the dynamic object(s) in the first record and in the second record, analyzing at least some of the attributes of the respective dynamic object in the first record compared to the second record, and outputting an indication of differences identified between the first record and the second record.

Abstract: A system and method for perimeter detection. A method includes exploring an area defined by a first boundary, wherein the exploration includes causing a robotic device to navigate and capture sensor signals within the area defined by the first boundary; determining a second boundary based on the sensor signals captured during the exploration, wherein the second boundary defines an outermost area for actions by a robotic device; and causing the robotic device to perform actions within the first boundary and along the second boundary.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing sensory signal capturing by reconfiguring robotic device configurations. A method includes determining at least one predicted future sensor reading for a robotic device based on navigation path data of the robotic device, wherein the robotic device is deployed with at least one sensor, wherein each predicted future sensor reading is an expected value of a future sensory signal; determining an optimized sensor configuration based on the at least one predicted future sensor reading, wherein the optimized sensor configuration optimizes capturing of sensor signals by the at least one sensor; and reconfiguring the at least one sensor based on the optimized sensor configuration, wherein reconfiguring the at least one sensor further comprises modifying at least one sensor parameter of the at least one sensor based on the optimized sensor configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a digital assistant based on deviation from routine behavior of a user using the digital assistant are provided. The method includes analyzing a first collected dataset to determine at least routine information regarding the user; analyzing a second dataset and the determined routine information regarding the user to determine a deviation level value, the deviation level value describing the deviation of a current behavior from routine behavior of the user, and wherein the second dataset includes real-time data regarding the user; determining a plan for the digital assistant, wherein the plan includes at least one action to be performed by the digital assistant; and operating the digital assistant based on the determined plan, thereby causing the digital assistant to adjust the behavior of the user.

Abstract: A system and method for modifying an initial policy of an input/output device are provided.

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 and method for updating an input/output device decision-making model of a digital assistant based on routine information of a user are provided. The method includes analyzing at least a first collected dataset to identify a routine information data feature and a confidence level associated with the routine information data feature, wherein the first collected dataset is a dataset associated with a user; updating the input/output (I/O) device decision-making model of the digital assistant to include the identified routine information data feature; and executing at least one plan via the updated digital assistant by causing the I/O device to output a signal for causing at least one action by an external system with respect to the outside world.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically and objectively identifying intense responses and updating decisions related to input/output devices. A method includes applying a machine learning model to an input dataset including data from sensors related to actions performed by a user in response to outputs caused via at least one input/output (I/O) device; identifying, based on output of the machine learning model, an intense response of the user; updating a decision-making model with respect to controlling the at least one I/O device based on the identified intense response; and executing at least one plan based on the updated decision-making model, wherein executing the at least one plan further comprises causing at least one output via the at least one I/O device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and storage media associated with an environment recognition system using SLAM pipeline with semantic segmentation are described herein. In some instances, the system is mounted on the body of the robotic apparatus, and includes one or more light sources, to illuminate a portion of an environment that surrounds the apparatus; a camera, to capture one or more images of the illuminated portion of the environment; and a processing device coupled with the camera and the light sources, to process the captured images, using semantic segmentation of the images applied in a SLAM pipeline. The processing is used to identify a position of the body of the apparatus, and/or a position of one or more objects disposed in the illuminated portion of the environment, based at least in part on a result of the processing of the one or more images. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A locomotion assisting exoskeleton device includes a plurality of braces, including a trunk support for affixing to the part of the torso of a person and leg segment braces each leg segment brace for connecting to a section of a leg of the person. The device further includes at least one motorized joint for connecting two of the braces and for providing relative angular movement between the two braces. The device includes at least one tilt sensor mounted on the exoskeleton device for sensing a tilt of the exoskeleton, and a controller for receiving sensed signals from the tilt sensor and programmed with an algorithm with instructions for actuating the motorized joints in accordance with the sensed signals.

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 optimizing sensory signal capturing by reconfiguring robotic device configurations. In an implementation, upcoming sensor readings are predicted based on navigation path data. Based on the predicted sensor readings, optimized sensor parameters that will improve the quality of resulting sensory signals are determined. Sensors of a robotic device are reconfigured based on the optimized sensor parameters. In another implementation, deficiencies in sensory signals are determined. A motion configuration of a robotic device is optimized based on the deficiencies to allow for capturing better quality sensory signals.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing geometric interactions via three-dimensional mapping. A method includes determining a plurality of first descriptors for a plurality of key points in a plurality of first images, wherein each first image shows a portion of a 3D environment in which a robotic device and a visual sensor are deployed; generating a 3D map of the 3D environment based on the plurality of key points and the plurality of descriptors; determining a pose of the visual sensor based on at least one second descriptor and the plurality of first descriptors, wherein the second image is captured by the visual sensor; and determining a target action location based on at least one user input made with respect to a display of the second image and the pose of the visual sensor, wherein the target action location is a location within the 3D environment.

Abstract: A method and system for customizing setup of features of an electronic device. The method includes collecting user data related to a user using the electronic device, wherein the user data is collected, in part, using at least one sensor connected to the electronic device; analyzing the collected user data to determine for each user action of a plurality of user actions a corresponding probability score, wherein a probability score is a probability that the user chooses to perform a particular subsequent user action from the plurality of user actions, wherein a user action of the plurality of user actions is enabled by a setup plan; selecting based on the probability scores at least one setup plan corresponding to an action having the highest probability score; and configuring a feature of the electronic device based on the selected setup plan.

Abstract: According to some disclosed embodiments an action is performed by an electronic social agent. The electronic social agent collects a first dataset indicating the user's state, the user's environment state, and a first user response to the performed action. Then, it is determined whether it is desirable to collect a second response from the user and, if so, it is further determined whether to generate a question to be presented to the user based on an analysis of a first dataset and the first user response. Then, an optimal time for presenting the question to the user is determined. A question that is based on the collected data and the first user response is generated by the electronic social agent for actively collecting an additional user response. Then, based on the collected additional user response, the decision-making model of the electronic social agent is updated and improved.

Abstract: A system and method for personalization of an interaction between a social robot and a user.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to embodiments of an apparatus, method and systems for collapsing/lowering an exoskeleton device including at least one motor and at least one component. In some embodiments, the device is configured to be moved by the at least one motor. When at least one of any of a plurality of faults including power faults such as a low power fault and a power failure fault, electrical faults, software faults and mechanical faults, is detected in the powering the exoskeleton device, one or more components of the device may be decelerated via the at least one motor.

Abstract: According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method for generating a dataset mapping visual features of each of a plurality of objects, comprising: for each of a plurality of different objects: instructing a robotic system to move an arm holding a respective the object to a plurality of positions, and when the arm is in each of the plurality of positions: acquiring at least one image depicting the respective object in the position, receiving positional information of the arm in respective the position, analyzing the at least one image to identify at least one visual feature of the object in the respective position, and storing, in a mapping dataset, an association between the at least one visual feature and the positional information, and outputting the mapping dataset.