Abstract: An adjustable control structure for a flight simulator includes a chair having a support frame and a seat. The adjustable control structure further includes a mounting arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the mounting arm rotatably coupled to the support frame by a first coupling mechanism. The adjustable control structure also includes a mounting platform rotatably coupled to the second end of the mounting arm by a second coupling mechanism. The mounting platform is configured to receive a flight control instrument.

Abstract: A system for and method of instruction is provided. A user initiates a lesson with an instructor which begins a video call. During the video call, the instructor records one or more recording of the user and edits the recording with mark-up, which can then be played back to the user to aid in the instruction. Each of the video call, the recording, and the mark-up are recorded as an independent recording layer, while the entire lesson is also recorded. The system and method utilize recording techniques so as to not deplete the resources of the user devices. Upon conclusion of the lesson, the recording of the lesson and each layer is provided to the users.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a dynamic virtual reality (VR) coaching computing platform. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a VR coaching model based on model training data. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may use the VR coaching model and a user profile to select a plurality of VR modules. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a first VR module of the plurality of VR modules based on one or more user selections. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may receive real-time feedback during execution of the first VR module. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may select a second plurality of VR modules based on the first real-time feedback. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a second VR module of the second plurality of VR modules based on user selections.

Abstract: A recoil simulation device is for simulation of a recoil of a weapon. The recoil simulation device is adapted to be attached on the weapon or integrated in the weapon. The recoil simulation device includes a recoil device adapted to be activated upon pulling a trigger of the weapon. The weapon can be a real weapon or an imitation weapon.

Abstract: A cycling exercise system includes: a bicycle, a server which includes a plurality of predetermined cycling course representations, and a device, including a processor, memory, input/output, and exercise controller, which enables the user to select a cycling course representation from the plurality of predetermined cycling course representations, such that the cycling exercise device directs the user along the selected cycling course representation and provides exercise instructions specific to course segments. Also disclosed is a method for cycling exercise, including: calculating available courses, selecting course, directing cyclist to course, and directing cyclist around course.

Abstract: An interactive exercise apparatus for guiding a user to perform an exercise includes a display device and a detecting device. The display device is configured to display video imagery which shows an instructor image and at least one motion check image. The motion check image corresponds to a predetermined one of a plurality of body parts of the user, which has a motion guide track and a motion achievement evaluation. The detecting device is configured to detect displacement of the body parts. The motion guide track is displayed on a predetermined position of the video imagery with a predetermined track pattern, corresponding to a movement path of the predetermined body part when the user follows movements demonstrated by the instructor image to perform the exercise. The motion achievement evaluation indicates a matching degree determined according to the displacement of the predetermined body part detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: A learning system capable of adaptively presenting various learning materials of various concepts to a user may include a concept tracker to analyze the learning materials and track one or more concepts from each of content items in the learning materials. A content item may be a video, and the system may analyze the transcripts of the video to determine one or more concepts about the video. The learning system may recommend a concept for the user to learn or improve based on the user's understanding and knowledge level around relevant concepts. Further, the system may present learning materials about the recommended concept to the user by indexing video segments by the time stamps associated with the particular concept and replay the video segments from the respective starting position and the ending position without replaying the entire video contents. Various clustering methods may be used to track the concepts.

Abstract: User information may be used to create a training exercise representing simulated package delivery. The user information can include metrics corresponding to physical package delivery. The user information may be used as part of a predictive model to determine the content of the training exercise, including the type and number of tasks comprising the exercise. Once created, the training exercise can be presented to a user as a graphical simulation. The presentation can occur in response to one or more triggering conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system and method for generative assessment item development, encoding & analysis, wherein the generative assessment item includes a question and a plurality of possible responses to the question, the plurality of possible responses comprising at least two responses that are not independent, and wherein the plurality of responses are non-dichotomous.

Abstract: In embodiments, a computer implemented method for language learning includes delivering a user or student's speech into a computer using speech recognition software and sending the output of the speech recognition software to a language adaptive encoding module which outputs a positional encoding matrix; inputting the positional encoding matrix to a trained attention neural network module comprising an encoder and decoder block and a feed forward neural network layer, wherein the trained attention neural network module is trained using course materials for language learning, receiving the output of the trained attention neural network module into a speech synthesis module, delivering the output of the speech synthesis module to an avatar on the computer; and delivering speech from the avatar to the student.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for detecting and correcting eating behavior. A device may receive audio data, determine that the audio data is indicative of consumption of a product by a user. The device may determine, based on the product, a measureable attribute associated with the user. The device may receive first data associated with the measureable attribute. The device may determine that the first data exceeds a threshold. The device may generate a message for presentation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of a coaching service with variable content objects. The method can include invoking a content flow including an ordered sequence of content objects. The content flow is arranged in accordance with a coaching protocol for a user of a user device. The user accesses a coaching service through the user device. The method further includes causing the user device to present a first content object. The first content object is prearranged in the ordered sequence of content objects based on information associated with the user. The method further includes dynamically selecting a second content object to replace a next content object of the ordered sequence of content objects and advancing the content flow to the second content object in lieu of the next content object and in accordance with the coaching protocol.

Abstract: A simulated roof firefighting training apparatus includes a rectangular frame having first and second side members and bottom and top members attached to the first and second side members to form a roof area, each of the bottom and top members including spaced apart rafter supports on inner faces thereof, first and second lifting arms having first ends pivotally mounted to the first and second side members, first and second vertical supports attached, respectively, to the first and second side members at positions proximate to the bottom member of the frame, raising mechanisms pivotally mounted between the side members and the first and second lifting arms, respectively, and fixed vertical supports attached to side members or the top member at a position proximate to where the side members are attached to the top members.

Abstract: Example systems, methods, and apparatus, including cognitive platforms, are provided for applying signal detection metrics in computer-implemented adaptive response-deadline procedures to data collected based at least in part on user interaction(s) with computerized tasks and/or interferences. The apparatus can include a response classifier for generating a quantifier of the cognitive abilities of an individual. The apparatus also can be configured to adapt the tasks and/or interferences to enhance the individual's cognitive abilities.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to an apparatus for simulating motion, comprising: a base; a seat with a seat pan and seat back, the seat having a roll axis and, orthogonal thereto, a pitch axis; a mount mounting the seat to the base at least pivotably about said roll axis and said pitch axis; a left seat back flap and a right seat back flap each of which being pivotably attached to a respective side of the seat back; and a linkage linking said seat back flaps to the base so that, when any one of the sides of the seat back is moved towards the base, the respective seat back flap is pivoted inwards and, when said side of the seat back is moved away from the base, said seat back flap is pivoted outwards.

Abstract: Connection boxes for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) training systems are described. In some examples, a connection box of the GTAW training system coordinates delivery of welding-type power to a GTAW torch during training. In some examples, a remote control (e.g., foot pedal) may be activated at different levels to command different levels of welding-type power be delivered to the GTAW torch from a welding-type power supply. In some examples, the connection box may selectively enable or disable communication between the remote control and welding-type power supply during training. In some examples, this selective enablement/disablement may be based on whether the GTAW training system is in a live-arc mode or simulation mode.

Abstract: A medical tool is described for supporting an individual suffering from a mental condition or disorder characterized by auditory psychosis symptoms. The tool can assist in training the individual to distinguish between an acute auditory psychosis episode and ambient sounds. The tool can monitor for a non-audio input by a patient, where the input represents an indication that the patient is hearing sounds potentially symptomatic of psychosis. A microphone can monitor ambient sounds, which are tested against a threshold to determine and whether an auditory psychosis episode may be occurring.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving the training of a driver during an automated driving system mode. In one embodiment, a method includes generating, in association with a maneuver by the driver that is a takeover of a vehicle, an automated motion plan associated with the maneuver. The method also includes determining if the automated motion plan is valid based, at least in part, on a condition that one or more parameters of a reliability model satisfy a threshold. The one or more parameters may be associated with the vehicle and a driving environment. The method also includes notifying the driver that the maneuver was unnecessary using a notification signal if the one or more parameters satisfy the threshold.

Abstract: An integrated learning system provides for progressive education for children through a virtual world, an individualized journal and an educator dashboard with real time updates. The system includes an extended reality (XR) enabled device and a computer or tablet for the student(s), a remote server, and a computer for the instructor. The extended reality supports deeper learning and provides differentiated assessment via a dashboard that tracks movement within the system to measure learning and progress. The system updates in real time with the student's progress (responses, interactions, time spent on page), includes a teacher-student messaging system, and enables the student to re-enter the virtual environment at the same point or allow the student to progress to different points based upon events in the virtual environment or the outcomes of choices made in the digital journal.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method according to which a user is trained in flange and gasket assembly. A simulator models placing a gasket in between a pair of flanges and inserting a plurality of bolts into the pair of flanges. The user simulates tightening one or more of the plurality of bolts, in accordance with a particular tightening pattern, in order to create a proper seal, although the user may tighten the bolt in any order. The simulator provides simulated stress values for each bolt in the plurality of bolts to guide the user in proper flange and gasket assembly. The simulated stress values are based on an empirical, mathematical model and take into account elastic interactions between bolts. The assembly training ends when the user completes the tightening pattern or makes an irreversible error. The user is then provided with a score.