Abstract: In an approach to improve the management and execution of a task, embodiments receive, by a computing device, the task, divide the task into a plurality of steps, and assign the plurality of steps to an end user and a robotic system. Further, embodiments identify a sequence of predetermined or anticipated motions that will be performed by the robotic system to carry out the plurality of steps, and output a virtual display, by an augmented reality device associated with the end user, the identified predetermined or anticipated motions of the robotic system. Additionally, embodiments communicate guidance, based on the virtual display, to the augmented reality device associated with the end user to guide the end user, and dynamically adjust the guidance based on an identified performance of the end users or the robotic system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer program product, and a computer system for design adaptation. One or more computing devices receive images provided by a user, receive form a designer one or more designer provided what-if scenarios of a design related to the images, receive form the user one or more user selected what-if scenarios from the one or more designer provided what-if scenarios, and retrieve information about influencing factors form an artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge corpus, where the influencing factors affect qualities of the images. One or more computing devices input the retrieved information into a generative adversarial network (GAN) module. One or more computing devices change the images by the GAN module to generate adapted images for the one or more user selected what-if scenarios, based on the retrieved information.

Abstract: A processor may receive first object data associated with a first object to be transported. The processor may receive vehicle data associated with one or more potential vehicles for transportation of the first object. The processor may receive context data associated with a context for the transportation of the first object. The processor may simulate the transportation of the first object utilizing each of the one or more potential vehicles using digital twin simulation. The processor may select a first vehicle of the one or more potential vehicles based on an optimization of an optimization factor associated with an outcome of the digital twin simulation.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to collaborative rulesets for vehicles. A collaborative ruleset for a set of vehicles can be received, the collaborative ruleset defining relative positions each vehicle is required to maintain with respect to other vehicles within the set of vehicles. Sensor data indicating current positions of each vehicle within the set of vehicles while the set of vehicles are operating can be received. A command to display, on an augmented reality (AR) device of a user of a first vehicle within the set of vehicles, AR content for complying with the collaborative ruleset can be issued.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for controlling an avatar of a first participant by a second participant. A selection of an activity or a step of an activity to be performed by the avatar of the first participant in a virtual environment that the first participant needs assistance in completing is received. Furthermore, a selection of the particular limbs (e.g., right arm) of the avatar of the first participant or a selection of the entire avatar of the first participant to be controlled by the second participant in order to complete the activity or the step of the activity is received. Control of the one or more limbs or the entire avatar of the first participant is then granted to the second participant.

Abstract: Provided are techniques for Augmented Reality (AR) based optimization of aggregated power consumption. Digital twin simulation is performed using vehicle data to generate a plurality of possible configurations of a first vehicle and a second vehicle with AR views and to determine associated power savings. A message request to form a group and the plurality of possible configurations with the AR views and the associated power savings are sent to the second vehicle, where the AR views and the associated power savings are projected in an AR interface at the second vehicle. From the second vehicle, a message response is received approving a possible configuration of the plurality of possible configurations to form the group. The group is formed by automatically moving the first vehicle to a first position and notifying the second vehicle to move to a second position based on the approved configuration.

Abstract: Computer implemented methods, systems, and computer program products include program code executing on a processor(s) that monitors one or more individuals within the physical space. The program code detects a stimulus within the physical space. The program code determines, based on applying a trained machine learning model, that the stimulus will result in a hazardous condition in the physical space. To make this determination, the program code predicts, based on the model, that the stimulus will trigger a reflexive movement of at least one individual of the one or more individuals in the physical space and determines, based on the model and based on the predicted reflexive movement that the reflexive movement will result in a hazardous condition in the physical space. The program code initiates a remedial action to mitigate the hazardous condition.

Abstract: An approach for moving materials from one location to another is disclosed. The approach includes a mobility platform comprising of a lower construct comprising of mechanism for locomotion, a platform dispose on top of and adjacent to the lower construct and an upper construct dispose and adjacent to the platform, wherein the upper construct comprising of a mechanism for securing materials. Furthermore, the approach includes loading one or more materials onto the mobility platform from a first location, moving the mobility platform from the first location to a second location and unloading the one or more materials from the mobility platform at the second location.

Abstract: A method for boundary based edge device compliance includes receiving a request to process data and identifying a cluster of edge devices to process the data located within a boundary area. The method includes applying compliance rules to the cluster of edge devices and instructing the cluster of edge devices to perform computations while adhering to the compliance rules associated with the boundary area. In response to determining that a first edge device from the cluster of edge devices is relocating outside of the boundary area, the method includes instructing the first edge device to transfer data to a second edge device from the cluster of edge devices prior to crossing the boundary to adhere to the compliance rules.

Abstract: A system for three-dimensional (3D) printing. The system includes: a printing head for printing a material including a photosensitive resin; a first ultraviolet (UV) light source; and, a controller configured to direct the printing head to print a layer of the material, calculate an appropriate strength of UV radiation in a first UV beam to solidify the layer, and direct the first UV light source to project the first UV beam at the appropriate strength to the layer, wherein the printing head includes a semitransparent nozzle configured to allow the first UV beam to be transmitted through the semitransparent nozzle.

Abstract: An embodiment for compressing media utilizing a generative adversarial network (GAN) is provided. The embodiment may include receiving one or more media assets and historical data from a knowledge corpus in accordance with an identified usage context. The embodiment may also include identifying one or more objects in the one or more media assets. The embodiment may further include deriving a relevance score for each identified object. The embodiment may also include creating a training data set. The embodiment may further include applying one or more modifications to each object in a first set. The embodiment may also include in response to determining a GAN discriminator is able to identify each object in the first set modified by the GAN generator as real, generating one or more updated media assets including a second set of one or more objects that are identified by the GAN discriminator as real.

Abstract: An approach for restoring friction level of a surface is disclosed. The approach comprises of utilizing IoT devices, digital twin simulation and 3D printing to actively monitor and adjust surface friction of surfaces, rather than simply applying a passive anti-slip coating. Furthermore, the approach can take into account various factors such as surface inclination, payload movement, and mobility path (via one or more simulations in a digital twin environment) in order to determine the necessary level of surface friction and the appropriate means of restoring it. The approach also allows for the determination of the required surface roughness and the selection of appropriate materials and printing methods in order to achieve it.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer program product, and a computer system for amelioration management of edge computing devices. A computer generates digital twin models of respective ones of edge devices. A computer uses the digital twin models to predict an impacted edge device which has a health issue in edge computing. A computer uses the digital twin models to predict impact occurring time. A computer, based on simulations with the digital twin models, reassign a portion of edge computing loads that originally assigned to the impacted edge device to other edge devices. A computer keeps remaining edge computing loads on the impacted edge device such that the impacted edge device is able to complete the remaining edge computing loads prior to the impact occurring time. A computer removes dependencies of the other edge devices on the impacted edge device, in response to the remaining edge computing loads being completed.

Abstract: Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer product for bidding on a virtual space. An associated method includes analyzing a first virtual collaborative domain and in response to the analysis, assigning a potentiality score of the virtual space for bidding of the first virtual collaborative domain. The method further including assigning a potentiality score of the virtual space for bidding of the first virtual collaborative domain; conducting a virtual auction for the virtual space; and in response to finalizing the virtual auction, infusing a second virtual collaborative domain with the first virtual collaborative domain.

Abstract: The present invention may include a processor that monitors location of a robot in an environment. The processor captures the environment with one or more environment sensors. The processor analyzes the captured environment to determine an exit location. The processor validates an exit route based on historical data and the exit location and communicates the exit route to the robot.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to haptic effect management. A haptic effect that is captured using a vibration sensor can be obtained, the haptic effect defined by a waveform. The haptic effect can be saved to a haptic effect library, the haptic effect library containing a plurality of captured haptic effects. The haptic effect can be mapped to at least one software feature, wherein the haptic effect is generated in response to the at least one software feature being activated.

Abstract: Images placed in documents are enhanced based on the context in which the image is used. Context is determined according to document-specific indicators such as nearby text, headings, titles, and tables of content. A generative adversarial network (GAN) modifies the image according to the context to selectively emphasize relevant components of the image, which may include erasing or deleting irrelevant components. Relevant general-purpose images may be retrieved for use in the document and may be selectively enhanced according to usage of the general-purpose image in a given document.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method allocates screen space to two or more voice commands concurrently. The method includes receiving, by a voice controlled device (VCD), two or more voice commands including a first voice command and a second voice command, where a result for each of the voice commands can be displayed on a screen associated with the VCD. The method further includes allocating a portion of the screen for each command including, a first allocation for a first result of the first command and a second allocation for a result of the second command. The method also includes displaying, based on the allocating, the first result and the second result simultaneously on the screen.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer system and a computer program product optimize a hybrid workforce to complete tasks in an environment. The method includes identifying a task to be completed by the hybrid workforce in the environment, where the hybrid workforce includes both humans and robots. The method also includes classifying the task according to suitability for human completion or robot completion. The method further includes obtaining a profile for each worker in the hybrid workforce and determining a capability of each human and each robot to perform the task from the profile. In addition, the method includes associating the task with a robot having the highest capability when the task is suitable for robot completion. Lastly, the method includes displaying an assignment of the task on a device associated with the environment, where the assignment includes a classification of the task and an association with the hybrid workforce.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for synchronizing a physical environment with a virtual environment is provided. The present invention may include analyzing a virtual environment to determine one or more physical movements required for a user to navigate within the virtual environment; scanning, with one or more sensors, a physical environment to identify one or more physical movements required for the user to navigate within the physical environment; responsive to determining that the one or more physical movements required for a user to navigate within the virtual environment do not match the one or more physical movements required for a user to navigate within the physical environment, identifying how the physical environment must be modified to incorporate the physical movements of the virtual environment; and communicating the identified modifications to the physical environment to the user.