Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a memory storing map data corresponding to a travelling space, the map data comprising Z-axis information. The electronic apparatus further includes a camera and a processor configured to: obtain first height information of an object included in one point of the map data, based on a first image obtained by the camera at a first location while the electronic apparatus is travelling, obtain second height information of the object included in the one point of the map data, based on a second image obtained by the camera at a second location that is different than the first location, and update the Z-axis information corresponding to the one point based on the first height information and the second height information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming a convoy of vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method comprises communicating a request to form the convoy. In accordance with a determination that the first and second vehicles are traveling a same route for at least a threshold distance, the convoy is confirmed to form. The convoy may comprise a first vehicle traveling within a slipstream of a second vehicle, which is a leading vehicle of the convoy, or the second vehicle traveling within a slipstream of the first vehicle, which is the leading vehicle of the convoy.

Abstract: Briefly, embodiments, such as estimating energy utilization based at least in part on estimated regenerative energy production to select one or more preferred routes for an electric vehicle out of a network of routes, for example, are described.

Abstract: A moving object acquires three-dimensional point cloud data in surroundings of the moving object; and generates a grid map based on the three-dimensional point cloud data, the moving object maps point clouds of the three-dimensional point cloud data to a grid on a horizontal plane parallel to a road surface on which the moving object travels and generates the grid map in which each grid indicates whether a three-dimensional object having a predetermined height or a step exists. The moving object determines, for each grid of the grid map, whether the three-dimensional object exists based on a point density when a point cloud corresponding to each grid of the three-dimensional point cloud data is projected on the horizontal plane.

Abstract: An agricultural machine may include a first plurality of sensors configured to measure characteristics of product stored on the machine for use during the machine's operation. The machine may also include a second plurality of sensors configured to measure characteristics associated with operation of the machine, in particular, in the form of feedback from ground engaging mechanisms of the machine, such as row units and wheel assemblies coupled to a frame of the machine. Based on the measured characteristics of the stored product and the measured characteristics associated with the machine's operation, a controller may adjust actuators coupled between adjacent sections of the frame to transfer weight of the stored product between certain sections of the frame, which in turn optimizes the machine's operational characteristics.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle includes a first control device and a second control device that receives data transmitted by the first control device and determines a communication anomaly of the data. When the first control device starts transmission of data to the second control device via the first transmission path, the first control device transmits a signal serving as a trigger for starting determination of a communication anomaly to the second control device via a second transmission path different from the first transmission path. Upon receiving the signal from the first processing circuitry, the second control device starts determination of a communication anomaly.

Abstract: The ever increasing number of orbiting bodies in low Earth orbit has made it infeasible to calculate potential conjunctions between orbiting bodies more than a few days in advance, even with the aid of supercomputers. Disclosed embodiments utilize machine learning to predict potential conjunctions between orbiting bodies faster than state-of-the art systems by orders of magnitude. This enables potential conjunctions to be identified well in advance (e.g., 30 days or more), so that they may be prioritized (e.g., for fine calculations), visualized, and remediated (e.g., via control of the impacted satellites).

Abstract: A method includes obtaining vehicle data associated with the plurality of vehicles, obtaining charging station data associated with the plurality of charging stations, and obtaining robot data associated with the one or more robots. The method includes determining, based on the vehicle data, whether a given vehicle has a given amount of electrical energy that is less than a threshold amount of electrical energy. The method includes, in response to determining that the given amount of electrical energy is less than the threshold amount of electrical energy: selecting a given charging station based on the charging station data and a given robot based on the robot data, instructing the given vehicle and the given robot to navigate to the given charging station, and instructing the given robot to initiate a charging routine when the given vehicle and the given robot are proximate to the given charging station.

Abstract: Mowing characteristics of a mowing operation are detected. The mowing characteristics indicate that the mower is engaged and also whether a merger component is engaged. A center line of a windrow is identified based upon a location of the mower and the mowing characteristics. An action signal is generated based upon the center line of the mower.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural crop receiving vehicle with a bin for receiving and holding agricultural crop material and an electromagnetic detecting and ranging module for generating data indicating the presence and location of a harvester proximate the agricultural crop receiving vehicle. One or more one or more computing devices are configured to receive the data from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, determine a location of the harvester relative to the agricultural crop receiving vehicle, and use the location information to generate control signals for controlling movement of the agricultural crop receiving vehicle to coordinate receiving crop material in the bin from the harvester or for controlling a graphical user interface to present a visual indicator of the relative locations of the agricultural crop receiving vehicle and the harvester.

Abstract: A battery management apparatus includes a battery, a storage device, and a controller. The controller includes at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to the processor. Output maps corresponding to deterioration levels are preliminarily stored in the storage device. In each output map, a maximum value of electric power outputtable from the battery is associated with a state-of-charge and a temperature of the battery. Each deterioration level is an indicator indicating a degree of deterioration of the battery. The processor is configured to: derive, as an estimate resistance value, an estimate value of internal resistance of the battery; derive the deterioration level at a derivation point of the estimate resistance value based on the estimate resistance value; determine an output map corresponding to the derived deterioration level from the output maps; and control the electric power to be output from the battery based on the output map.

Abstract: An available work storage unit stores machinery/equipment on which an unmanned aircraft is to carry out work, and work content which can be carried out on the machinery/equipment. A work content acquisition unit acquires machinery/equipment on which work is to be carried out and work content to be carried out by the unmanned aircraft. A flight plan creation unit determines identification information regarding the machinery/equipment acquired by the work content acquisition unit and a work location for the unmanned aircraft on the basis of the work content, and creates a flight plan for carrying out work at the determined work location.

Abstract: A controller of an information processing apparatus is configured to control a vehicle to drive automatically by communicating with the vehicle via a communication interface, the vehicle being capable of towing a work vehicle and of driving automatically on public roads.

Abstract: A stopping station (15) for use in a transportation network (100) is disclosed. The stopping station (15) comprises a passenger boarding/alighting platform (30) and a plurality of vehicle stopping surfaces (90). The passenger boarding/alighting platform (30) has an upper surface (80) for boarding of passengers into a vehicle (20). The passenger boarding/alighting platform (30) also has a vehicle-facing surface (85) comprising at least two of a cutout (40) for docking of a wheel (45) of the vehicle to the passenger boarding/alighting platform (30). The vehicle stopping surface (90) is adjacent to the vehicle-facing surface (85) and is used for stopping of the vehicle (20) during the boarding/alighting of the passengers in/from the vehicle (20).

Abstract: The asphalt compactor may include a control system communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors including a grade sensor configured to determine a slope of the asphalt surface within the compacting area in at least the direction of travel of the asphalt compactor, the control system configured to: receive data indicative of the slope of the asphalt surface in at least the direction of travel of the asphalt compactor from the grade sensor, determine if the slope of the asphalt surface is one of an incline slope or a decline slope in the direction of travel, if the slope is determined to be the incline slope, determine if the incline slope exceeds a first threshold for the incline slope, and if the incline slope exceeds the first threshold for the incline slope, control a vibratory system to stop vibration of the trailing drum.

Abstract: A system for controlling a vehicle includes: an occupant gaze recognition unit to recognize a gaze of an occupant in the vehicle; a point of interest determination unit to determine the point of interest among an external object visible through a side window of the vehicle based on the gaze of the occupant; and a seat position control unit to change a seat position of the occupant to enable a continuous stare at the point of interest according to a movement of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for providing a fleet service based on smell information includes, while the moving object is being used in the fleet system, monitoring smell information of a moving object, controlling an operation of the moving object based on the smell information, and determining a return zone of the moving object based on the smell information.