Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a vocational mask configured to be worn by a user. The vocational mask includes a virtual retinal display, a memory device storing instructions, and a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and the virtual retinal display. The processing device executes the instructions to execute an artificial intelligence agent trained to perform at least one or more functions to determine certain information. The one or more functions include identifying perception-based objects and features, determining cognition-based scenery to identify one or more material defects, one or more assembly defects, one or more acceptable features, or some combination thereof, and determining one or more recommendations, instructions, or both. The processing device causes the certain information to be presented via the virtual retinal display.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a vocational mask configured to be worn by a user. The vocational mask includes a virtual retinal display, a memory device storing instructions, and a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and the virtual retinal display. The processing device executes the instructions to execute an artificial intelligence agent trained to perform at least one or more functions to determine certain information. The one or more functions include identifying perception-based objects and features, determining cognition-based scenery to identify one or more material defects, one or more assembly defects, one or more acceptable features, or some combination thereof, and determining one or more recommendations, instructions, or both. The processing device causes the certain information to be presented via the virtual retinal display.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the health conditions of a worker during the fulfillment of tasks that require physical labor and/or exertion are disclosed. In order to help prevent potential workplace hazards and accidents, signals from sensors that are attached to a user that is wearing a vocational mask may be used as inputs to a machine learning model, or other artificial intelligence agent, which then deduces positive and negative trends with regard to health-based metrics that are specific to the user. Preventative actions may then be engaged in order to avoid potential health risks if a given health-based metric is trending outside of a fixed range or boundary condition. The sensors may be incorporated into a vocational mask itself and may also be remotely coupled to the vocational mask, such as in cases where a heartrate sensor is attached to a user's wrist or chest, for example.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a wearable mask, first information pertaining to a work setting, wherein the first information comprises video, audio, haptic feedback, or some combination thereof, determining, using an edge processor communicatively coupled to the wearable mask and based on the first information, one or more first characteristics of the work setting, generating, using the edge processor and based on the one or more first characteristics of the work setting, one or more first control instructions configured to modify one or more first operating parameters of a tool, and transmitting, to the tool, the one or more first control instructions to modify the one or more first operating parameters of the tool.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using virtual reality to simulate a work task using a vocational mask and bidirectional communication between at least two users are disclosed. A vocational mask configured to be worn by a first user includes a virtual retinal display, a memory device storing instructions and a processing device coupled to the memory device and the virtual retinal display. Executing the instructions causes the vocational mask to share a virtual reality session with a computing device associated with a second user. The vocational mask may conduct bidirectional communications with the computing device of the second user, wherein the first user is an apprentice and the second user is a master. The vocational mask may receive and present, data in various formats from the second user. The data comprises directions for performing a task by the first user under direction from the second user.

Abstract: One embodiment sets forth a method for monitoring work tasks. According to some embodiments, the method can be implemented by a computing device, and includes the steps of (1) interfacing with a plurality of sensor groups, where each sensor group of the plurality of sensor groups gathers respective information about a respective at least one work task that is being monitored by the sensor group, (2) for each sensor group of the plurality of sensor groups: obtaining the respective information about the respective at least one work task, and providing the respective information to at least one machine learning model to output a respective performance score that corresponds to the respective at least one work task, and (3) outputting a user interface (UI) that includes, for each performance score, a respective sub-UI that is ordered within the UI relative to other sub-UIs based on their respective performance scores.

Abstract: A system includes a vocational mask configured to be worn by a user, the vocational mask including a user interface configured to present, to the user, one or more graphical elements associated with performing a work task, and a computing device communicatively coupled to the user interface. The computing device is configured to cause the user interface to display the one or more graphical elements that include a virtual coach, receive performance data indicative of performance, by the user, of the work task while wearing the vocational mask, and control at least one display characteristic of the virtual coach based on the performance data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using artificial intelligence to generate optimized parameters for a work tool based on tracked haptic feedback and job quality are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes an artificial intelligence agent accessing from entries in a database, quality scores and haptic feedback corresponding to a completed instance of a work task. The method further includes the artificial intelligence agent generating optimized operating parameters based on the haptic feedback data and the quality scores, and transmitting the optimized parameters to a tool used to perform the task.

Abstract: A system includes a vocational mask configured to be worn by a user, the vocational mask including, a virtual retinal display, a memory device storing instructions, and a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and the virtual retinal display. The processing device is configured to execute the instructions to analyze a work environment including a work piece within a field of view of the vocational mask, determine one or more identifiable parameters associated with at least one of position information, orientation information, and motion information of a work tool within the work environment, and selectively display, based on the one or more identifiable parameters and via the virtual retinal display, display information including one or more of a recommendation, an instruction, and an alert.

Abstract: A system includes a microphone configured to generate audio signals associated with a weld tool being used by a user to perform a welding operation on an object. A processing device executes an artificial intelligence agent trained to perform several functions to determine certain information. These functions include processing the audio signals to identify sound signatures indicative of a weld defect occurring during the welding operation, determining the presence of the weld defect based on the identified sound signatures, and issuing cease commands to cease operation of the weld tool in response to the determined presence of the weld defect. The system may also include a welding robot, peripheral haptic devices, and network interfaces to support remote interaction and haptic feedback between users. The system aims to enhance welding quality control through real-time audio monitoring and immediate intervention capabilities.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a vocational mask configured to be worn by a user. The vocational mask includes a virtual retinal display, a memory device storing instructions, and a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and the virtual retinal display. The processing device executes the instructions to execute an artificial intelligence agent trained to perform at least one or more functions to determine certain information. The one or more functions include identifying perception-based objects and features, determining cognition-based scenery to identify one or more material defects, one or more assembly defects, one or more acceptable features, or some combination thereof, and determining one or more recommendations, instructions, or both. The processing device causes the certain information to be presented via the virtual retinal display.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method receiving, at a processing device of a vocational mask, first data pertaining to instructions for performing a task using a tool; transmitting, via a haptic interface communicatively coupled to the processing device of the vocational mask, the first data to a peripheral haptic device associated with the tool to cause the peripheral haptic device to implement the instructions by at least vibrating in accordance with the instructions to guide a user to perform the task using the tool; responsive to the peripheral haptic device implementing the instructions, receiving feedback data pertaining to gestures, motions, surfaces, temperatures, or some combination thereof, wherein the feedback data is received from the peripheral haptic device, and the feedback data comprises information pertaining to the user's compliance with the instructions for performing the task; and transmitting, to the computing device, the feedback data.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a vocational mask configured to be worn by a user. The vocational mask includes a virtual retinal display, a memory device storing instructions, and a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and the virtual retinal display. The processing device executes the instructions to execute an artificial intelligence agent trained to perform at least one or more functions to determine certain information. The one or more functions include identifying perception-based objects and features, determining cognition-based scenery to identify one or more material defects, one or more assembly defects, one or more acceptable features, or some combination thereof, and determining one or more recommendations, instructions, or both. The processing device causes the certain information to be presented via the virtual retinal display.

Abstract: A computing device configured to control one or more functions of production machinery on a factory ship includes memory storing instructions and one or more processing devices configured to execute the instructions. Executing the instructions causes the one or more processing devices to receive a plurality of measurement signals indicating movement of the factory ship or a first factory unit of a plurality of factory units, and control, based on the plurality of measurement signals and constraints of a stabilization mechanism, operating parameters of production machinery associated with the first factory unit. The one or more processing devices are configured to, based on the plurality of measurement signals, change the operating parameters of the production machinery, initiate a portion of a manufacturing process performed by the production machinery associated with the first factory unit, terminate the portion of the manufacturing process, or pause the portion of the manufacturing process.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes determining, based on first information pertaining to a mission, one or more parts required to perform the mission, determining, based on the one or more parts and second information pertaining to a configuration of a factory ship, a reconfiguration of the factory ship to enable manufacturing the one or more parts, causing a graphical user interface (GUI) to be modified to represent the reconfiguration of the factory ship, and simulating, via the GUI and using a digital twin factory ship model of the reconfiguration, operation of the factory ship to manufacture the one more parts.

Abstract: A maritime vessel for manufacturing products includes a factory ship that is ocean-going and comprises a propulsion system and navigation system for crossing an ocean. Factory units are on board the ship and supported by the ship. Some factory units include at least two production units that are operable to concurrently and independently produce a respective product. Some factory units include at least one assembly unit operable to assemble a finished product from the respective intermediate products. The arrangement of factory units may be changed on the ship in order to reconfigure the factory for producing different types of products.

Abstract: A factory ship for manufacturing products includes a plurality of factory units onboard and supported by the factory ship, each of the factory units including production machinery configured to perform at least a portion of a manufacturing process. The factory ship includes a stabilization mechanism that one of supports a first factory unit of the plurality of factory units and supports the production machinery within the first factory unit, and a computing device configured to receive a plurality of measurement signals indicating movement of at least one of the factory ship and the first factory unit and control one or more operating parameters of the production machinery based on the plurality of measurement signals and constraints of the stabilization mechanism.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving first information pertaining to a configuration of a factory ship, and causing a graphical user interface (GUI) to be presented on a computing device. The GUI represents the configuration of the factory ship. The method includes receiving second information pertaining to a mission, determining, based on the second information, one or more parts required to perform the mission, determining, based on the one or more parts and the first information, a reconfiguration of the factory ship to enable manufacturing the one or more parts, causing the GUI to be modified to represent the reconfiguration of the factory ship, and simulating, via the GUI and using a digital twin factory ship model of the reconfiguration, operation of the factory ship to manufacture the one more parts.

Abstract: An improved interface for renewable energy systems is disclosed for interconnecting a plurality of power sources such as photovoltaic solar panels, windmills, standby generators and the like. The improved interface for renewable energy systems includes a multi-channel micro-inverter having novel heat dissipation, novel mountings, electronic redundancy and remote communication systems. The improved interface for renewable energy systems is capable of automatic switching between a grid-tied operation, an off grid operation or an emergency power operation. The interface provides for monitoring and for detecting performance and/or faults in power sources such as photovoltaic solar panels.

Abstract: An improved interface for renewable energy systems is disclosed for interconnecting a plurality of power sources such as photovoltaic solar panels, windmills, standby generators and the like. The improved interface for renewable energy systems includes a multi-channel micro-inverter having novel heat dissipation, novel mountings, electronic redundancy and remote communication systems. The improved interface for renewable enemy systems is capable of automatic switching between a grid-tied operation, an off grid operation or an emergency power operation.