Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of providing an intervention, includes: obtaining a motion sensing device configured for manipulation by a user; creating, via one or more processing elements, a communication link between the motion sensing device and a robot; and detecting, via the motion sensing device, a movement initiated by the user; creating, via the one or more processing elements, a signal within the sensing device; transmitting, via the one or more processing elements, the signal to the robot; and moving the robot based on the signal.

Abstract: A method for managing a position of a remotely-controlled vehicle, referred to as a drone, relative to a control entity, the control entity being configured to control the drone by means of a stream of control data transmitted indirectly within a communication established between the control entity and the drone via a communication network, the method including: for at least one time instant of the communication, determining at least one parameter relating to a distance between the drone and the control entity; when the distance-related parameter does not lie within an interval of authorised values for a given piloting mode, applying at least one given management rule for the drone.

Abstract: A method may include receiving sensor data of a sensor associated with a vehicle occupied by a user, the sensor data indicating that the vehicle is involved in an accident. The method may further include determining one or more potential injuries sustained by occupants of the vehicle during the accident and transmitting an indication of the one or more injuries to a mobile device of the user. Still further, the method may including prompting the user to provide a response confirming or modifying the one or more potential injuries and updating the one or more potential injuries based on the response. The method may also include generating at least one insurance claim form for the accident based on the one or more potential injuries.

Abstract: A host vehicle-based feature harvester is disclosed. In one implementation, the feature harvester includes memory and a processor configured to receive a plurality of images captured by a camera onboard the host vehicle, the plurality of images being representative of an environment of the host vehicle; analyze at least one image from the plurality of images to identify a representation of a lane mark; select at least one sample area of the representation of the lane mark, wherein the at least one sample area is associated with an image location of at least a portion of the representation of lane mark; determine a location identifier of the at least one sample area; determine a surface quality indicator associated with the at least one sample area; and cause transmission of the location identifier and the surface quality indicator to an entity remotely-located relative to the host vehicle.

Abstract: Techniques are described for managing redundant steering system for a vehicle. A method includes sending a first control command that instructs a first motor coupled to a steering wheel in a steering system to steer a vehicle, receiving, after sending the first control command, a speed of the vehicle, a yaw rate of the vehicle, and a steering position of the steering wheel, determining, based at least on the speed and the yaw rate, an expected range of steering angles that describes values within which the first motor is expected to steer the vehicle based on the first control command, and upon determining that the steering position of a steering wheel is outside the expected range of steering angles, sending a second control command that instructs a second motor coupled to the steering wheel in the steering system to steer the vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile body management device enables cost-effective execution of work that requires a mobile body. It includes an acceptance unit to receive work information specifying the application, time, and location. A determination unit compares this information with mobile body management data, considering storage location and availability, to select a mobile body that meets the criteria for executing the work. A control information generation unit generates instructions to control the movement of the selected mobile body based on the work application. These instructions are then transmitted to a mobile body control device to oversee the movement of the mobile body during the work. Overall, this device efficiently manages and utilizes mobile bodies for various tasks while maintaining low costs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a remote driving system that performs remote driving of a vehicle based on an operation amount input to a remote driving terminal. The remote driving system includes at least one processor. The at least one processor detects a first situation in which the remote driving of the vehicle is required. The at least one processor acquires an urgency level of the first situation. The at least one processor performs an initial check for checking that the remote driving can be started at the remote driving terminal when the first situation is detected. The at least one processor omits a part of the initial check according to the urgency level.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for landing of an aerial vehicle on a runway. The systems include a runway overrun awareness and alerting system (ROAAS) configured to: monitor flight parameters during an approach phase and landing phase of a flight, and determine a landing distance value based on the flight parameters, an automatic flight control system (AFCS) including an automatic flight runway overrun awareness and alerting system (AF-ROAAS) protection mode configured to adjust energy of the aerial vehicle during the approach phase and/or the landing phase to reduce a likelihood of the aerial vehicle overrunning the runway, and a controller configured to: compare the landing distance value and an available runway length value to a threshold criterion, wherein the threshold criterion corresponds to the likelihood of the vehicle overrunning the runway, and automatically activating the AF-ROAAS protection mode in response to a determination that the threshold criterion is met.

Abstract: A control program for an information processing terminal device causes an information processing terminal device to execute: an identification information reception process for receiving mobile body identification information which has been transmitted from a mobile body, from which the mobile body is identifiable, and which indicates a state of the mobile body; and an identification information transmission process for transmitting the received mobile body identification information to a mobile body management device that manages the mobile body. Thus, it is possible to comprehensively ascertain the operational status of a large number of mobile bodies in various locations in order to accurately manage operation of the mobile bodies.

Abstract: An information processing method executed by one processor or executed by a plurality of processors in cooperation, the method includes: an acquisition step of acquiring operation information for one or a plurality of 3D blocks selected from among a plurality of virtual 3D blocks in which different trajectories of a flight vehicle are preset; a generation step of executing connection processing or synthesis processing of two or more 3D blocks on the basis of the operation information; and an output step of outputting information of a flight path of the flight vehicle generated by the processing.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a flight vehicle, includes the following elements. A first buffer, coupled to a motor unit of the flight vehicle. A second buffer, coupled to the motor unit. A master control unit, for generating a first actuation signal, the first actuation signal is selectively provided to the motor unit through the first buffer. A slave control unit, for generating a second actuation signal, the second actuation signal is selectively provided to the motor unit through the second buffer. A logic determination unit, for generating a switch control signal to control the first buffer and the second buffer to be turned ON or turned OFF. The master control unit and the slave control unit monitor each other for abnormality, when the master control unit is abnormal, the second actuation signal is provided to the motor unit in response to the switch control signal.

Abstract: An agricultural baler tailgate control system having an actuator operatively connected between the baler frame and tailgate, a pump, and a drive circuit. The drive circuit is reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the drive circuit conveys pressurized fluid by a first fluid path from the pump to the actuator to generate a first actuator drive force to move the tailgate from the closed tailgate position to an intermediate tailgate position, and a second configuration in which the drive circuit conveys the pressurized fluid by a second fluid path from the pump to the actuator to generate a second actuator drive force to move the tailgate from the intermediate tailgate position to a bale release position. The second actuator drive force is different from the first actuator drive force.

Abstract: A method for enhancing situational awareness in a transportation vehicle includes locating at least one camera on the vehicle. Upon activation of a vehicle brake, the camera is automatically paired with a computing device located inside the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing opportunities for interactions and communication between vehicles and passengers. In particular, a vehicle socialization platform is provided for facilitating a wide range of social and utilitarian exchanges between vehicles and their occupants, thus providing a community of interconnected vehicles. Vehicle interactions can include passive communication, including vehicles from a particular fleet acknowledging other fleet vehicles without intervention from a passenger or user. Vehicle interactions can include active communication, in which passengers are engaged with and have some control over vehicle communications through dedicated experiences provided in a ridehail application or on an in-vehicle tablet. In particular, some experiences can become dynamically available based on the fleet vehicle's proximity to another fleet vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a navigation method and system using color codes. The navigation method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: dividing an aircraft path at a vertiport into a plurality of sub-paths based on a branch point; and selectively combining at least some of the plurality of sub-paths and generating a guiding path for an urban air mobility (UAM) to travel at the vertiport based on a departure point and a destination point scheduled for the UAM.

Abstract: The present application discloses a robot task execution method, apparatus, robot and storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring a training trajectory and an environment map in a training mode; generating a target region for tasks to be performed by a robot based on the environment map and the training trajectory, wherein the target region is a maximum envelope region in which the robot can complete tasks autonomously; controlling the robot to traverse the target region until the robot completes the tasks to be performed. By adopting the above technical solution, the robot can perform tasks stably and efficiently in various environmental regions, thereby being able to be applied to various application scenarios.

Abstract: Automated operation methods and systems are provided for power machines. One system includes implementing ride control for an electric power machine. The system may include an electronic processor configured to determine a target lift position and an initial electric current for holding a load at the target lift position. The electronic processor may also be configured to determine, based on a positional deviation of the load from the target lift position, an updated electric current for returning the load to the target lift position. The electronic processor may also be configured to control an electric lift actuator to return the load to the target lift position using the updated electric current.

Abstract: A map generation system generates map data for an agricultural machine to automatically travel on a road around a field, and includes a storage to store feature block images associated with different types of road features, and a processor configured or programmed to acquire position distribution data on one or more types of road features, the position distribution data being generated based on at least one of sensor data from a LiDAR sensor and image data from an imager output while a movable body including at least one of the LiDAR sensor and the imager is moving along the road; read from the storage one or more types of feature block images associated with the one or more types of features; and align the feature block images in accordance with the position distribution data to generate map data on a region including the road.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous mobile device and its control method and apparatus and a storage medium, the control method includes: an obtaining step configured to obtain point cloud data of the autonomous mobile device in a current work environment; a determination step configured to determine whether there exists an obstacle in the work environment based on the point cloud data; a processing step configured to, when it is determined that there exists an obstacle, recognize a type of the obstacle based on the point cloud data, and execute an obstacle avoidance action corresponding to the type of the obstacle. As such, the robustness of the obstacle avoidance action can be increased.

Abstract: A server apparatus includes a communication interface, and a controller configured to communicate with vehicles using the communication interface, acquire information on a required charge amount and a position of a vehicle that needs to be charged, and provide instructions that a power supply vehicle that does not have the required charge amount is to travel a route where road surface power supply is available to the position.