Abstract: Obstacle detection for a mobile automation apparatus is provided. The mobile automation apparatus includes a structured light camera positioned on a support structure to detect at least a top of a shopping cart in a region adjacent to the mobile automation apparatus. The mobile automation apparatus can include other structured light cameras. Furthermore, one or more ultrasound arrays are used as secondary obstacle detector such that when the one or more ultrasound arrays detect an object, and at least one structured light camera simultaneously does not detect the object, an obstacle avoidance protocol is implemented.

Abstract: A controller 10 as a generation mechanism control portion includes a base control portion 15 that determines a lower limit value on an instruction signal (i.e., a base instruction value) that serves as a lower limit on a force to be generated by a variable damper 6 (a force generation mechanism) according to at least a running speed of a vehicle. The base control portion 15 corrects the base instruction value by a base instruction value calculation portion 28 based on a result of a determination about a road surface output from a road surface determination portion 26 (i.e., a result of detection by a road surface state detection portion). A vehicle behavior control apparatus is configured to variably control a damping force characteristic of the variable damper 6 according to a road surface state with use of an instruction value output from the controller 10.

Abstract: Aircraft, fly-by-wire systems, and controllers are provided. An aircraft includes a trim control system and a fly-by-wire system. The trim control system is configured for controlling surfaces of the aircraft. The fly-by-wire system is communicatively coupled with the trim control system and includes an input device and a controller. The input device is configured to receive a re-trim input from a user. The controller is communicatively coupled with the input device and is configured to control the trim control system, to obtain the re-trim input from the user, and to set a pitch trim of the aircraft based on a stable flight condition at a present airspeed of the aircraft in response to the re-trim input from the input device.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle, which drives in an at least in-part-automated manner is configured to determine a control signal for a control system. The system includes a sensor, a planning module, and a monitoring module. The sensor is configured to detect an object in a surrounding area of the vehicle and store a corresponding object representation. The planning module is configured to determine, based to the stored object representation, a first trajectory and a first probability of collision of the first trajectory for the vehicle. The monitoring module is configured to perform one of following actions when the first probability of collision exceeds a predefined probability of collision: determine, using the planning module and based on the stored object representation, a further trajectory having a further probability of collision and a maximum deceleration of the further trajectory; or assess the stored object representation of the object using the sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle motion adaptation system includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor and storing a machine learning program. The machine learning program, upon execution by the processor, performs at least the following operations of (i) determining a selective set of data points to be stored on board, (ii) storing the selected set of data points based on the determination, (iii) determining a learned response to one or more driving events based on the selected set of data points stored onboard, and (iv) adapting a motion of a vehicle based on the learned response.

Abstract: A user, such as the driver of a vehicle, to retrieve information related to a point of interest (POI) near the vehicle by pointing at the POI or performing some other gesture to identify the POI. Gesture recognition is performed on the gesture to generate a target region that includes the POI that the user identified. After generating the target region, information about the POI can be retrieved by querying a server-based POI service with the target region or by searching in a micromap that is stored locally. The retrieved POI information can then be provided to the user via a display and/or speaker in the vehicle. This process beneficially allows a user to rapidly identify and retrieve information about a POI near the vehicle without having to navigate a user interface by manipulating a touchscreen or physical buttons.

Abstract: A system for maintaining a marine vessel in a body of water at a selected position and orientation includes a global positioning system that determines a global position and heading of the vessel and a proximity sensor that determines a relative position and bearing of the vessel with respect to an object near the vessel. A controller operable in a station keeping mode is in signal communication with the GPS and the proximity sensor. The controller chooses between using global position and heading data from the GPS and relative position and bearing data from the proximity sensor to determine if the vessel has moved from the selected position and orientation. The controller calculates thrust commands required to return the vessel to the selected position and orientation and outputs the thrust commands to a marine propulsion system, which uses the thrust commands to reposition the vessel.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes: a recognizer that is configured to recognize one or more surrounding vehicles present in a second lane different from a first lane in which a subject vehicle is present; an identifier that is configured to derive an index value according to a cutting-in probability for a side in front of the subject vehicle for a surrounding vehicle recognized by the recognizer and is configured to identify a surrounding vehicle of which the derived index value is equal to or larger than a threshold as a cutting-in vehicle; and a running controller that is configured to decelerate the subject vehicle in accordance with presence of the cutting-in vehicle identified by the identifier and is configured to determine a degree of change in deceleration of the subject vehicle on the basis of the index value of the cutting-in vehicle that is a target when the subject vehicle is decelerated.

Abstract: A vehicle information communication system includes: a plurality of vehicles; and a server configured to communicate with the plurality of vehicles. The server is configured to perform communication by using either a first communication mode or a second communication mode. In the first communication mode, the server receives and transmits information to and from each of the plurality of vehicles individually. In the second communication mode, the server receives and transmits the information to and from a part of the plurality of vehicles and the information is shared among the plurality of vehicles by using vehicle-to-vehicle communication.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for providing route information for ship including coastal weather information, including: determining a standard route based on information about the origin and destination, determining at least one alternative route based on filtering information and the information about the origin and destination received from a user, and providing the user device with information about the standard route and the at least one alternative route such that the standard route and the at least one alternative route are output on a screen of the user device for comparison.

Abstract: A system for controlling a hybrid propulsion system includes a computer programmed to obtain altitude and terrain information associated with a predetermined route for the hybrid propulsion system comprising a first energy source and a second energy source. The computer is also programmed to obtain current and forecast ambient weather information associated with the predetermined route of the hybrid propulsion system, determine a power requirement and a torque requirement of the hybrid propulsion system associated with the altitude and the terrain along the predetermined route of the hybrid propulsion system, generate a trip plan to optimize at least one of a plurality of performance parameters of the hybrid propulsion system as the hybrid propulsion system travels along the predetermined route, and preferentially select the first energy source and/or the second energy source based on the trip plan.

Abstract: Apparatuses, computer programs and methods are provided. A first method includes responding to user input, at a wearable user input device, by causing transmission of a radio frequency signal includes a request from a pedestrian wearer of the wearable user input device. The request may be a request to cross a road. A second method includes responding to the user input, provided by the pedestrian wearer of the wearable user input device, by causing motion of a vehicle to change. The motion of the vehicle may be changed in order to enable the pedestrian to cross the road.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for parking autonomous vehicles are provided. Aspects include determining, by an autonomous vehicle, an expected period of time that the autonomous vehicle will be idle and identifying, by the autonomous vehicle, a first parking area and a first parking threshold time associated with the first parking area. Based at least in part on a determination that the first parking threshold time is greater than the expected period of time, aspects include moving the autonomous vehicle to the first parking area. Based at least in part on a determination that the first parking threshold time is less than the expected period of time, aspects also include identifying, by the autonomous vehicle, a second parking area and moving the autonomous vehicle to the second parking area.

Abstract: Various embodiments include devices and methods for controlling a robotic vehicle. Each electronic speed controller (ESC) of the robotic vehicle may receive open loop flight control information from a flight controller or another processing device of the robotic vehicle. In some embodiments, each ESC may store the provided open loop flight control information in a memory. In response to detecting a loss of control signals from the flight controller, each ESC may access the stored open loop flight control information and perform control of a motor associated with each ESC based on the open loop flight control information. The open loop flight control information may be a sequence of motor control instructions to be performed over a period of time, or parameterized information or vehicle state information that enables each ESC to generate a sequence of motor control instructions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a Light Detection and Ranging system. The system may include a light source configured to emit a light beam, a first apparatus configured to adjust the light beam and a second apparatus configured to adjust the light beam and receive the reflected light beam from a first rotatable mirror. The first apparatus may include the first rotatable mirror configured to receive and reflect the light beam, and a first actuator configured to rotate the first rotatable mirror. The second apparatus may include a second adjustable mirror configured to receive and propagate the light beam, a second actuator configured to adjust the second adjustable mirror, and a detector configured to receive the light beam reflected by the object. The first rotatable mirror is further configured to receive and reflect the light beam reflected by the object to the detector.

Abstract: A driving support device includes an output unit configured to output information, a recognition unit configured to recognize surrounding vehicles existing around a subject vehicle, and a control unit configured to determine control modes of in-vehicle devices of the subject vehicle on the basis of a position of a surrounding vehicle existing on an adjacent lane adjacent to a subject lane on which the subject vehicle exists among one or more surrounding vehicles recognized by the recognition unit.

Abstract: Methods and systems for light steering are proposed. In one example, an apparatus comprises: a light source; a receiver; a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) and a controller. The MEMS comprises: an array of first rotatable mirrors to receive and reflect the light beam from the light source and a second rotatable mirror to receive the light beam reflected by the array of first rotatable mirrors. The controller is configured to rotate, respectively, the array of first rotatable mirrors and the second rotatable mirror to set a first angle of light path with respect to a first dimension and to set a second angle of the light path with respect to a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension to perform at least one of: reflecting light from the light source along the light path, or reflecting input light propagating along the light path to the receiver.

Abstract: An excavator includes a lower traveling body; an upper turning body mounted so as to turn with respect to the lower traveling body; a hydraulic pump connected to an engine; a front work machine including an end attachment, an arm, and a boom that are driven by hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump; a front work machine orientation detection part configured to detect an orientation of the front work machine; and a control unit configured to control a power of the hydraulic pump according to the orientation of the front work machine within a work area, based on a value detected by the front work machine orientation detection part.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle receives geographic location data defined via a mobile computing device operated by a user. The geographic location data is indicative of a device position of the mobile computing device. The autonomous vehicle also receives image data generated by the mobile computing device. The image data is indicative of a surrounding position nearby the device position. The surrounding position is selected from an image captured by a camera of the mobile computing device. A requested vehicle position (e.g., a pick-up or drop-off location) is set for a trip of the user in the autonomous vehicle based on the geographic location data and the image data. A route from a current vehicle position of the autonomous vehicle to the requested vehicle position for the trip of the user in the autonomous vehicle is generated. Moreover, the autonomous vehicle can follow the route to the requested vehicle position.

Abstract: A working range diagram for a crane includes a boom model representing a current boom length and current lift angle. The working range diagram also includes a plurality of zones based on limit radii corresponding to different predetermined load utilizations. Each zone of the one or more zones represents a radial distance. The working range diagram further includes a load model representing a current load radius positioned relative to the one or more zones. A crane control system may generate the working range diagram.