Abstract: The present technology relates to devices, methods and systems for scanning the oral cavity, in particular for dental applications; and for providing 3-dimensional (3D) data that makes it easier for a dental professional to scan the oral cavity of a patient, without the need for extensive training in specialized equipment and software systems. A system or method herein can include a visual display, in which a generated 3D scan model is overlaid over a 3D template model, such that a user can look at it and be guided by it during the scanning process. Such devices, methods and systems can help a dental professional in any dental procedure, for example, to develop a dental treatment such as orthodontics, fitting a prosthesis such as a crown or bridge, or treating a cavity. The technology also relates to methods of scanning the oral cavity of a patient.

Abstract: The technology disclosed is directed to hyper-local provisioning and delivery of goods including a depot and a transporter. Hyper-local depots are mounted above transit paths (e.g., sidewalk, parking lot, road) or on the side of or inside a building. The depots store and charge transporters, which provide robotic delivery. The depots can load transporters with goods, deploy them out of the depot for delivery and retract them upon completion of the delivery task. Modules within the depot can store inventories for delivery and beverage/food preparation devices. An example transporter includes a collapsible column and a collapsible neck attached thereto. The neck supports a handle for carrying a package and a head with a radar and a camera positioned thereon. The transporter is transformable among a compact mode, a first extended position and a cruise mode.