Abstract: In a method of operation of a robot, the robot identifies a set of candidate actions that may be performed by the robot, and collects, for each candidate action of the set of candidate actions, a respective set of ancillary data. The robot transmits a request for instructions to a tele-operation system that is communicatively coupled to the robot. The request for instructions includes each candidate action and each respective set of ancillary data. The robot receives, and executes, the instructions from the tele-operation system. The robot updates a control model, based at least in part on each candidate action, each respective set of ancillary data, and the instructions, to increase a level of autonomy of the robot. The robot may transmit the request for instructions to the tele-operation system in response to determining the robot is unable to select a candidate action to perform in furtherance of an objective.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, systems and apparatuses for determining a blind corner navigational score based on real-time or near real-time navigational analysis using sensor data, digital image data, and a map database are discussed. In some arrangements, detection of a blind sensor may be performing using sensor data, digital image data, and navigational data from a map database system. In at least some arrangements, a warning signal or a vehicle control signal may be transmitted to a vehicle in response to a determination that the blind corner navigational score is above a threshold. In at least some arrangements, route correction and/or route modification based on an upcoming blind corner may be performed if a blind corner navigational score is above a threshold.

Abstract: A user is provided with a GUI that may allow the user to change functionality associated with a non-battery-powered card, a battery-powered card, a payment sticker, or another device (e.g., a mobile telephonic device). The GUI may be provided by a website so that a user views the GUI from a web-browser. At any time, for example, a user may change additional functionality performed at a point-of-sale purchase. A user may change the additional functionality for a card or a button of a card. A user may switch to associate a game of chance or skill to the purchase.

Abstract: An autonomous path treatment system and associated path treatment method uses a mobile path recording device having a locator, a processor and firmware to capture a sequence of coordinates and directions of travel of a path as the mobile device is moved along the path and generate a path program file. The system also has an autonomous path treatment robot having: a treatment mechanism for treating the path; a controller having a processor and memory storing firmware that when executed obeys steps of the path program file to control the motor and the treatment mechanism to treat the path; and a server configured to execute a path program to process the captured sequence of coordinates and directions into the path program file containing instructions for controlling the autonomous path treatment robot to treat the path based upon the coordinates.

Abstract: A method for determining a torque for an operation of a robot that includes multiple components, using a model of the robot. Two components of the robot being movable using an actuator relative to one another at a connection point. The model maps parameters for the connection points onto a torque for the respective actuator. The method includes: providing values for the parameters including: a position or an angle a velocity, and an acceleration of the respective actuator; determining a value for the rigid body partial torque, the friction partial torque, and the machine learning partial torque, based on the values of the parameters and the model; determining a value of the torque of the respective actuator based on the values of the partial torques, and providing the value of the torque for the respective actuator for use during the operation, control or regulating of the robot.

Abstract: An object is to provide a mechanism that can ensure safe operation of a continuum robot. A block FTL calculates a target bending angle ?fFTL and a target rotational angle ?fFTL of a following bending section on the basis of a target bending angle ?lt and a target rotational angle ?lt of a distal-most bending section and a displacement of a base. A switch unit 330 selects the target bending angle ?fFTL and the target rotational angle ?fFTL of the following bending section obtained from the block FTL or a target bending angle ?lf and a target rotational angle ?lf of the following bending section obtained from a block Pl corresponding to following operating means. A kinematic computing unit 340 computes, on the basis of the target bending angle and the target rotational angle, a drive displacement by which a driving unit drives a wire in the following bending section.

Abstract: A system and method of collecting data in a live sporting event includes a set of components used at a sporting event, for example a basketball game. Those components can include referee communication bundles, hoop sensors and a time clock, all communicatively coupled through a central base station. Multiple base stations at different locations, for example other basketball games, are communicatively coupled to a database that can be accessed remotely via a digital device having the appropriate application. A variety of data generated during a game, including environmental, biometrics of referees and game-related, are directed to and stored on the database for real time analysis and adjustments where appropriate, or for later review and analysis.

Abstract: An information processing method of an information processor includes: obtaining information received from a mobile body through a wireless communication, the mobile body including a movement mechanism and an imaging unit configured to capture image data, the information received from the mobile body including captured image data obtained by the imaging unit, with the captured image data being updated periodically; and generating route guidance information for use in moving the mobile body by the movement mechanism. The captured image data is stored together with data update time information. The route guidance information includes at least two selectable routes. The route guidance information is generated based on the captured image data, position information of the mobile body, and the data update time information.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods implemented in algorithms, software, firmware, logic, or circuitry may be configured to process data and sensory input in real-time to detect an object. In particular, a method may include determining a predicted object path of the object. The method may further include determining a predict point of impact between the autonomous vehicle and the object based in part on the predicted object path. The method may further include identifying a preferred point of impact that is associated with a safety system disposed on the autonomous vehicle. The method may further include causing the autonomous vehicle to perform a maneuver based in part on the preferred point of impact.

Abstract: A method of specifying an input value on a robotic manipulator, wherein the method includes: selecting a particular predefined input device to be emulated, wherein the input device to be emulated is assigned at least one degree of freedom of the robotic manipulator and local limits in the at least one degree of freedom, and a transfer function of a coordinate of the robotic manipulator in the at least one degree of freedom is assigned onto the input value; actuating the robotic manipulator such that at least one part of the robotic manipulator is manually movable in the at least one degree of freedom and within the local limits; recording a respective coordinate in the at least one degree of freedom during or after completion of an input on the robotic manipulator via a sensor unit; and applying the transfer function to assign the respective coordinate to the input value.

Abstract: A wearable device includes at least one memory, at least one sensor, a display, and at least one processor configured to receive, via the display, an input with respect to an item among a plurality of items respectively representing an exercise plan; in response to receiving the input, acquire, via the sensor, information for a first body temperature of a user wearing the wearable device; in response to identifying that the first body temperature is less than a first reference temperature, display a second screen guiding a warm-up exercise distinguishable from a first screen guiding the exercise plan indicated by the item corresponding to the input; acquire, via the sensor, a second body temperature of the user, while the second screen is displayed; and in response to identifying that the second body temperature reaches a second reference temperature, switch the second screen to the first screen.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to training and refining robotic control policies using imitation learning techniques. A robotic control policy can be initially trained based on human demonstrations of various robotic tasks. Further, the robotic control policy can be refined based on human interventions while a robot is performing a robotic task. In some implementations, the robotic control policy may determine whether the robot will fail in performance of the robotic task, and prompt a human to intervene in performance of the robotic task. In additional or alternative implementations, a representation of the sequence of actions can be visually rendered for presentation to the human can proactively intervene in performance of the robotic task.

Abstract: A mission-based cyber training platform allows both offensive and defensive oriented participants to test their skills in a game-based virtual environment against a live or virtual opponent. The system builds realistic virtual environments to perform the training in an isolated and controlled setting. Dynamic configuration supports unique missions using a combination of real and/or virtual machines, software resources, tools, and network components. Game engine behaves in a manner that will vary if participant attempts to replay a scenario based upon alternate options available to the engine. Scoring and leader boards are used to identify skill gaps/strengths and measure performance for each training participant. A detailed assessment of a player's performance is provided at the end of the mission and is stored in a user profile/training record.

Abstract: The relative position of a user equipment (UE) within a vehicle is determined using angular measurements, such as angle of arrival (AOA), and optionally ranging measurements, with respect to a number of wireless transceivers within the vehicle using wideband signals. The relative position of the UE with respect to a personal zone or the steering wheel may be determined based on known positions of the wireless transceivers. If the UE is determined to be within the personal zone, at least one functionality of the UE is restricted to avoid driver distraction and, optionally, the operation autonomous driving of the vehicle adjusted. If the UE is worn on the driver's wrist the relative position of the UE with respect to the steering wheel may be similarly determined and operation of the vehicle modified if the UE is determined to be outside a threshold distance from the steering wheel.

Abstract: A park electronic securement (e-securement) system for a battery electric vehicle (BEV) includes an electric vehicle control unit (EVCU) connected to a park pawl system of the BEV and configured to, when there is at least one of a plurality of malfunctions of an electrical system including a high voltage battery, a DC-DC converter, and a low voltage battery, receive power from a redundant power source voltage provided by the high voltage battery via the DC-DC converter and command either the park pawl system or an electric park brake to transition the BEV to a park state and, when there are none of the plurality of malfunctions of the electrical system, receive power from the low voltage battery for control of the park pawl system to transition the BEV to the park state when requested.

Abstract: An unmanned helicopter platform includes a fuselage, a tail coupled with the fuselage, a payload rail coupled with and extending along the fuselage and a main rotor assembly coupled with the fuselage. The tail includes a tail rotor and a tail rotor motor. The tail is removably coupled to the fuselage. The main rotor assembly includes a main rotor having an axis of rotation and a main rotor motor.

Abstract: A surgery assisting device holds a surgical instrument having an end to be inserted into a body cavity of a patient, and controls one or more of a position or an orientation of the surgical instrument. The surgery assisting device includes a first arm and second arms. The first arm has a first end supported by a base and includes a first movable part having movement with one or more degrees of freedom. The second arms are arranged at a second end of the first arm and hold the surgical instrument. Each of the second arms includes second movable parts having movement with five or more degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A wireless connector for wirelessly transmitting a to-be-transmitted target that is electric power and/or information, has a first unit and a second unit removably attached from the outside of a first object and a second object, respectively. The first unit includes a first transmission/reception part for wirelessly transmitting the to-be-transmitted target; and a first housing to which a first connector part for transmitting the to-be-transmitted target to/from the first object by being attached to the first object is fixed. The second unit includes a second transmission/reception part for wirelessly transmitting the to-be-transmitted target to/from the first transmission/reception part; and a second housing to which a second connector part for transmitting the to-be-transmitted target to/from the second object by being attached to the second object is fixed.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an autonomous mobile grabbing method for a mechanical arm based on visual-haptic fusion under a complex illumination condition, which mainly includes approaching control over a target position and feedback control over environment information. According to the method, under the complex illumination condition, weighted fusion is conducted on visible light and depth images of a preselected region, identification and positioning of a target object are completed based on a deep neural network, and a mobile mechanical arm is driven to continuously approach the target object; in addition, the pose of the mechanical arm is adjusted according to contact force information of a sensor module, the external environment and the target object; and meanwhile, visual information and haptic information of the target object are fused, and the optimal grabbing pose and the appropriate grabbing force of the target object are selected.

Abstract: A string actuator-based exoskeleton robot includes: a driving force conversion unit including a fixed frame and a rotation pulley and mountable on a side portion of the waist of a human body; a driving unit including a driving motor providing a driving force and a pair of strings provided in double rows to have one side connected to the driving motor and the other side connected to the rotation pulley, and assisting the rotation of the rotation pulley by twisting or untwisting the pair of strings with or from each other by a rotational driving force of the driving motor to vary a length of the pair of strings; and a support unit formed to extend from the rotation pulley to at least one of a front surface or a rear surface of the femoral region of the human body to support the femoral region of the human body.