Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes one or more computing systems determining a fleet-level objective for a vehicle. The fleet-level objective is associated with instructing the vehicle to travel a route according to route criteria based on the fleet-level objective. The one or more computing systems may determine one or more of an urgency score indicative of an urgency to fulfill the fleet-level objective or a risk factor score indicative of an overall condition of the vehicle. Based on one or more of the urgency score or the risk factor score, the one or more computing systems may select a particular operating mode from a plurality of operating modes for the vehicle to operate. The one or more computing system may instruct the vehicle to operate in the particular operating mode so as to fulfill the fleet-level objective.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes determining a fleet-level objective for a vehicle associated with instructing the vehicle to travel a route according to route criteria based on the fleet-level objective. The method includes receiving a ride request from a ride requestor associated with ride criteria including a pick-up location and a drop-off location. The method includes determining that the ride requestor is a passenger for the vehicle to satisfy the fleet-level objective contingent on modifications to the ride criteria. The method includes providing incentives to the ride requestor contingent on acceptance of the modifications to the ride criteria. The method includes, after receiving the acceptance of the modifications to the ride criteria, modifying the ride criteria in accordance with the route criteria. The method includes instructing the vehicle to transport the ride requestor based on the modified ride criteria so as to fulfill the fleet-level objective.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing system may determine a predicted amount of ride requests for a plurality of collectively-managed vehicles and determine an availability of the collectively-managed vehicles to satisfy the predicted amount of ride requests. Subsequent to determining that the availability fails to satisfy one or more predetermined criteria for servicing the predicted amount of ride requests, the system may determine status information associated with the collectively-managed vehicles and determine, based on at least the status information, one or more minimum services for servicing one or more vehicles among the plurality of collectively-managed vehicles at one or more service centers such that the availability satisfies the one or more predetermined criteria. The system may instruct the one or more vehicles that are to receive the one or more minimum services to travel to the one or more service centers to be serviced.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing system may determine a predicted amount of ride requests for a plurality of collectively-managed vehicles and determine an availability of the collectively-managed vehicles to satisfy the predicted amount of ride requests. Subsequent to determining that the availability fails to satisfy one or more predetermined criteria for servicing the predicted amount of ride requests, the system may determine status information associated with the collectively-managed vehicles and determine, based on at least the status information, one or more minimum services for servicing one or more vehicles among the plurality of collectively-managed vehicles at one or more service centers such that the availability satisfies the one or more predetermined criteria. The system may instruct the one or more vehicles that are to receive the one or more minimum services to travel to the one or more service centers to be serviced.

Abstract: Augmented and/or mixed reality systems for performing various types of arthroplasty are provided, along with methods of performing various types of arthroplasty using such augmented reality systems. More particularly, the augmented and/or mixed reality system and method is used to achieve accurate bone preparation, implant placement and orientation, and biomechanical restoration in orthopaedic arthroplasty procedures. Preparation, implantation, and adjustment of arthroplasty surgical sites, prosthetic components, and tailoring and positioning of installed prosthetic components can be guided using augmented reality overlays, projections, or combined imaging of a surgeon's real-world view.

Abstract: Systems and methods for display of information for clinical use. The method is executable by a processor of a computer system and comprises: (i) receiving data, by the processor, from a communication network comprising: a first reader, a second reader and a wireless sensor network (WSN) router, (ii) based on the received data, determining at least one of a position and an orientation of a given element of the plurality of elements, (iii) in response to the determined at least one of the position and the orientation, causing to be displayed, on a display communicatively coupled to the computer system, predetermined information associated with the determined at least one of a position and an orientation.

Abstract: A synchronizing ring assembly includes a synchronizing ring portion that has a first and a second distal end, the first and the second distal end each form an integrated surge bumper.

Abstract: A vane arm assembly for a gas turbine engine is provided including: a vane arm having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an aperture proximate the second end, the aperture being defined by an aperture wall; a vane stem extending through the aperture of the vane arm; a mechanical fastener retaining a position of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem; and an impedance clip partially enclosing a portion of the second end of the vane arm to provide redundant position retention of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem.

Abstract: A synchronizing ring assembly includes a synchronizing ring portion that has a first and a second distal end, the first and the second distal end each form an integrated surge bumper.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes determining a fleet-level objective for a vehicle associated with instructing the vehicle to travel a route according to route criteria based on the fleet-level objective. The method includes receiving a ride request from a ride requestor associated with ride criteria including a pick-up location and a drop-off location. The method includes determining that the ride requestor is a passenger for the vehicle to satisfy the fleet-level objective contingent on modifications to the ride criteria. The method includes providing incentives to the ride requestor contingent on acceptance of the modifications to the ride criteria. The method includes, after receiving the acceptance of the modifications to the ride criteria, modifying the ride criteria in accordance with the route criteria. The method includes instructing the vehicle to transport the ride requestor based on the modified ride criteria so as to fulfill the fleet-level objective.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing system may determine a predicted amount of ride requests for a plurality of collectively-managed vehicles and determine an availability of the collectively-managed vehicles to satisfy the predicted amount of ride requests. Subsequent to determining that the availability fails to satisfy one or more predetermined criteria for servicing the predicted amount of ride requests, the system may determine status information associated with the collectively-managed vehicles and determine, based on at least the status information, one or more minimum services for servicing one or more vehicles among the plurality of collectively-managed vehicles at one or more service centers such that the availability satisfies the one or more predetermined criteria. The system may instruct the one or more vehicles that are to receive the one or more minimum services to travel to the one or more service centers to be serviced.

Abstract: A synchronizing assembly including: a synchronizing ring having a countersunk orifice; and a bumper assembly comprising: a bumper at least partially enclosing a cavity, the bumper comprising an outward side, an inward side opposite the outward side, a first side extending between the outward side and the inward side, a first opening on the outward side extending into the bumper to define a first portion of the cavity; and a second opening on the first side extending into the bumper to define a second portion of the cavity; and a bolt comprising a bolt head and a bolt shank, wherein the bolt shank extends through the first opening and the bolt head is secured within the second portion of the cavity, wherein the bumper further comprises a raised boss extending away from the outward surface, the raised boss configured to mate with the countersunk orifice of the synchronizing ring.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes a computing system receiving information from an autonomous vehicle (AV). Based on the received information, the system may identify a target objective, with an associated target destination, for the AV and determine that the AV is able to transport passengers while furthering the target objective. The system may receive multiple ride requests from ride requestors, respectively. Each of the ride requests is associated with an origination location and a destination location. The system may match the AV with one of the ride requests based on a location of the AV, the target destination of the target objective, and the origination location and destination location associated with the ride request. The system may instruct the AV to perform a transportation task from the origination location to the destination location associated with the ride request, and drive to the target destination after completing the transportation task.

Abstract: A synchronizing assembly including: a synchronizing ring having a countersunk orifice; and a bumper assembly comprising: a bumper at least partially enclosing a cavity, the bumper comprising an outward side, an inward side opposite the outward side, a first side extending between the outward side and the inward side, a first opening on the outward side extending into the bumper to define a first portion of the cavity; and a second opening on the first side extending into the bumper to define a second portion of the cavity; and a bolt comprising a bolt head and a bolt shank, wherein the bolt shank extends through the first opening and the bolt head is secured within the second portion of the cavity, wherein the bumper further comprises a raised boss extending away from the outward surface, the raised boss configured to mate with the countersunk orifice of the synchronizing ring.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing system may generate a prediction of requests for autonomous vehicles in a fleet of collectively managed autonomous vehicles based on a current condition and a future event, the prediction including a predicted request level and a predicted duration of the request level. The system may receive status information from fleet vehicles and identify a vehicle in need of service. The system may receive status information from service centers and identify a service center to service the vehicle. The system may determine a time at which to service the vehicle at the identified service center based on the generated prediction of requests, schedule the vehicle for service at the identified service center at the determined time, and instruct the vehicle to drive to the service center to be serviced at the determined time. In particular embodiments, the prediction of requests may be generated using machine learning.

Abstract: A vane arm assembly for a gas turbine engine is provided including: a vane arm having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an aperture proximate the second end, the aperture being defined by an aperture wall; a vane stem extending through the aperture of the vane arm; a mechanical fastener retaining a position of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem; and an impedance clip partially enclosing a portion of the second end of the vane arm to provide redundant position retention of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem.

Abstract: A vane arm assembly for a gas turbine engine. The vane arm assembly includes a vane arm defining an aperture at an end thereof with an aperture wall. The vane arm assembly also includes a vane stem extending through the aperture of the vane arm. The vane arm assembly further includes a mechanical fastener retaining a position of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem. The vane arm assembly yet further includes an impedance ring disposed within the aperture of the vane arm and within an impedance ring groove defined by the vane stem to provide redundant position retention of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing system may receive an indication of an impaired sensor component from a first autonomous vehicle. The system may identify a sensor type of the impaired sensor component and determine a suitable service center for servicing the sensor type based on one or more criteria. The system may identify a second autonomous vehicle. The second autonomous vehicle has a functional sensor component of the sensor type. The system may send instructions to the second autonomous vehicle to drive to a location of the first autonomous vehicle and share sensor data from the functional sensor component with the first autonomous vehicle. The first autonomous vehicle may be instructed to drive to the service center location using sensor data of the second autonomous vehicle. The second autonomous vehicle may be instructed to drive to the service center location with the first autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a computing system may generate a prediction of requests for autonomous vehicles in a fleet of collectively managed autonomous vehicles based on a current condition and a future event, the prediction including a predicted request level and a predicted duration of the request level. The system may receive status information from fleet vehicles and identify a vehicle in need of service. The system may receive status information from service centers and identify a service center to service the vehicle. The system may determine a time at which to service the vehicle at the identified service center based on the generated prediction of requests, schedule the vehicle for service at the identified service center at the determined time, and instruct the vehicle to drive to the service center to be serviced at the determined time. In particular embodiments, the prediction of requests may be generated using machine learning.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes a computing system receiving information from an autonomous vehicle (AV). Based on the received information, the system may identify a target objective, with an associated target destination, for the AV and determine that the AV is able to transport passengers while furthering the target objective. The system may receive multiple ride requests from ride requestors, respectively. Each of the ride requests is associated with an origination location and a destination location. The system may match the AV with one of the ride requests based on a location of the AV, the target destination of the target objective, and the origination location and destination location associated with the ride request. The system may instruct the AV to perform a transportation task from the origination location to the destination location associated with the ride request, and drive to the target destination after completing the transportation task.