Abstract: A simulator includes circuitry and a storage. The storage stores target operation data indicative of a series of target operations, and data relevant to a virtual robot model. The processing circuitry performs: causing the robot model to operate according to the target operation data; outputting image data of the operating robot model to a display; accepting an input of a change in a first operation that is operation of the robot model according to the target operation data and is displayed on the display; associating information indicative of a state of the robot model in a second operation, to which the change is reflected, with information on the first operation included in the target operation data; and storing the associated information in the storage. The circuitry outputs image data indicative of the second operation to the display, when causing the robot model to perform the first operation.

Abstract: A robot controller that controls an operation of a robot includes circuitry and memory equipment. The memory equipment stores target data indicating a target installation state of a transferrer that supports and moves at least one of the robot or a target object handled by the robot. The circuitry outputs to a display an input image showing a measurement position of an installation state of the transferrer together with an image of the transferrer. The circuitry receives measurement data of the installation state. The circuitry compares the measurement data with the target data to determine the presence or absence of the abnormality of the installation state.

Abstract: A composite containing a fluorine-containing copolymer, an alkali metal salt, and an ionic liquid. The fluorine-containing copolymer essentially contains: a structural unit represented by formula (1): —[CR1R2—CR3R4]— wherein R1 to R4 are each independently H, F, Cl, CF3, or OR10, where R10 is an organic group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, provided that at least one of R1 to R4 is F; and a structural unit represented by formula (2): —[CR5R6—CR7R8]— wherein R5 to R8 are each independently H, F, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a functional group containing a heteroatom other than the fluorine atom, or a group containing the functional group. At least one of R5 to R8 is a functional group containing a heteroatom other than the fluorine atom or a group containing the functional group, and the composite has a volatile content of 0.1 mass % or less.

Abstract: Provided are a composite that can be suitably used as an electrolyte in polymer-based solid-state batteries, and various electrochemical devices using the composite. The composite includes a fluorine-containing elastomer and an alkali metal salt as essential components, wherein the fluorine-containing elastomer is an amorphous fluorine-containing elastomer having a glass transition temperature of 25° C. or less, and the composite has a volatile content of 0.1 mass % or less with respect to the entire composite.

Abstract: An insulating structure disposed so as to intervene between a first member of a robotic arm and an end effector includes a second member fixed to the first member, the end effector being attachable to the second member, and an insulator that insulates the second member from the first member. The second member includes a second hole into which a first bolt that fixes the second member to the first member is inserted, and a third hole into which a second bolt that fixes the end effector to the second member is inserted. The second hole and the third hole are disposed so that, in a state where the second member is fixed to the first member, the position of the third hole matches with the position of a first hole for attachment of the end effector, the first hole being formed beforehand in the first member.

Abstract: An electrolytic solution containing: a compound (1) represented by the following formula (1): wherein R101 is a C2-C7 organic group and optionally includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a hetero atom and an unsaturated bond; and R102 is a C1-C3 organic group and optionally includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a hetero atom and an unsaturated bond.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution containing: a compound (1) represented by the following formula (1): wherein R101 to R103 are each independently a C1-C5 organic group optionally containing at least one selected from the group consisting of a hetero atom and an unsaturated bond, and R101 to R103 form no ring.

Abstract: Provided are a composite that can be suitably used as an electrolyte for polymer-based solid-state batteries and is excellent in oxidation resistance and flame retardancy, and various electrochemical devices using such a composite. The composite contains a fluorine-containing copolymer that comprises a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) unit and a vinylidene fluoride (VdF) unit, and an alkali metal salt, wherein the total content of the TFE unit and the VdF unit in the fluorine-containing copolymer is 1 to 99 mol %, and the composite has a volatile content of 0.1 mass % or less with respect to the entire composite.

Abstract: A power control apparatus of an embodiment controls power to be output to a power system from a power station including a power generation unit, and a power storage unit. The power control apparatus includes a power generation control unit, a power storage control unit, and a cooperation control unit. The power generation control unit controls an output of the power generation unit based on a power generation set value. The power storage control unit controls an output of the power storage unit based on a power storage set value. The cooperation control unit outputs the power generation set value to the power generation control unit and outputs the power storage set value to the power storage control unit based on a power demand amount of the power system so as to make the power generation unit and the power storage unit operate in a cooperative manner.

Abstract: A binder and a slurry suitable for use in the production of an electrode in a sulfide-based solid-state battery. The binder contains sulfide-based solid electrolyte particles, and is a polymer including a vinylidene fluoride unit and at least one copolymerization unit (A) selected from a monomer unit having a structure represented by formula (1) below and a monomer unit having a structure represented by formula (2) below: where Rf1 and Rf2 are each a linear or branched fluorinated alkyl or fluorinated alkoxy group with 1 to 12 carbon atoms, which optionally contains an oxygen atom between carbon-carbon atoms when the number of carbon atoms is 2 or more. The slurry contains sulfide-based solid electrolyte particles, the binder and a solvent. Also disclosed is an electrode including an electrode active material layer formed using the slurry and a lithium-ion secondary solid state battery including the electrode.

Abstract: A binder and a slurry suitable for use in the production of an electrode in a sulfide-based solid-state battery. The binder contains sulfide-based solid electrolyte particles, and is a fluorine-containing elastomer in which resin end functional groups satisfy: 0.01?([—CH2OH]+[—COOH])/([—CH3]+[—CF2H]+[—CH2OH]+[—CH2I]+[—OC(O)RH]+[—COOH]?0.25 where R represents an alkyl group with 1 to 20 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is an electrode including an electrode active material layer formed using the slurry and a lithium-ion secondary solid state battery including the electrode.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein R101 to R103, each independently, are a C1-C6 organic group, optionally contain at least one selected from the group consisting of a hetero atom and an unsaturated bond, and are optionally linear, branched, or cyclic. Also disclosed is an electrolyte solution containing the compound, an electrochemical device containing the electrolyte solution, a lithium ion secondary battery containing the electrolyte solution and a module including the electrochemical device or the lithium ion secondary battery.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution for a lithium ion secondary battery containing at least one compound (1) selected from compounds represented by formulas (1A) and (1B): wherein R101 and R102, each independently, are a C5-C10 organic group, optionally contain at least one selected from a hetero atom and an unsaturated bond, and optionally contain a ring, wherein R103 to R105, each independently, are a C1-C10 organic group, optionally contain at least one selected from the group consisting of a hetero atom and an unsaturated bond, and optionally contain a ring.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution containing a compound (1) represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a C1-C4 alkyl group optionally containing an ether bond; and a compound (11) represented by the formula (11): wherein R101 and R102 are each independently a substituent that is a C1-C7 alkyl group or the like. The substituent optionally contains one or more divalent to hexavalent hetero atoms in its structure, with one or more hydrogen atoms each optionally replaced by a fluorine atom or a C0-C7 functional group. Also disclosed is an electrochemical device containing the electrolyte solution, a lithium ion secondary battery containing the electrolyte solution, and a module including the electrochemical device or the lithium ion secondary battery.

Abstract: A coated particle including a sulfide-based particle and a fluorine-containing polymer that coats a surface of the sulfide-based particle. The fluorine-containing polymer includes a structural unit (1) based on a monomer (1) represented by the following formula (1) and a structural unit (2) based on at least one selected from the group consisting of, for example, a monomer (2) represented by the following formula (2): wherein, for example, X is a hydrogen atom; Y is a direct bond; and Rf is a C1-C10 linear or branched fluoroalkyl group, wherein, for example, R1 is a hydrogen atom; and R2 is a hydrocarbon group. Also disclosed are positive and negative electrodes including the coated particle, an all-solid-state battery including the positive and negative electrodes and a coating composition for a sulfide-based all-solid-state battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium ion secondary cell excellent in high-temperature storage characteristics and high voltage cycle characteristics; and a nonaqueous electrolyte for the cell.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution containing a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein Rf is a C1-C8 fluorinated alkyl group, and vinylene carbonate. Also disclosed is an electrochemical device including the electrolyte solution, a lithium ion secondary battery including the electrolyte solution and a module including the lithium ion secondary battery.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution containing a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein Rf is a C1-C8 fluorinated alkyl group, and vinylene carbonate. Also disclosed is an electrochemical device including the electrolyte solution, a lithium ion secondary battery including the electrolyte solution and a module including the lithium ion secondary battery.

Abstract: An unsaturated cyclic carbonate containing a fluorinated alkyl group represented by the following formula: wherein Rf is a C1-C8 fluorinated alkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution that suppresses generation of gas. The electrolyte solution of the present invention includes a non-aqueous solvent (I) containing one or both of a fluorinated cyclic carbonate and a fluorinated acyclic carbonate; an electrolyte salt (II); and a compound (III) represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is a C1-C20 linear or branched alkenyl or alkyl group or a C3-C20 alkyl group having a cyclic structure; m is 0 or 1; R2 is a C1-C20 linear or branched alkylene group or a C3-C20 alkylene group having a cyclic structure, R1 and R2 each may have an oxygen atom between carbon atoms if R1 and R2 each have two or more carbon atoms, but the oxygen atom is not adjacent to another oxygen atom.