Abstract: The electric vehicle that may comprise an electrical power system that includes a first DC link; a first swappable battery in electrical communication with the first DC link, and a second swappable battery substantially the same as the first swappable battery. The first swappable battery is configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a first operation of the electric vehicle while the second swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle and replaced. The second swappable battery is substantially the same as the first swappable battery and disposed on the electric vehicle, the second swappable battery configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a second operation of the electrical vehicle while the first swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A method for learning finger gaiting skills for multi-fingered robot hands may decompose a finger-gaiting task into shorter tasks by contact groups. The method may augment a reference trajectory for each shorter task. The method may use representation pretraining and exploration for learning.

Abstract: A work machine using a direct current power system that isolates reactive loads is described herein. The work machine uses a machine power distribution unit that receives direct current power from two or more battery banks of a power unit, whereby each of the battery banks deliver electrical power on a separate direct current bus. A machine power distribution unit of the work machine receives the electrical power from the battery and is used to isolate the power using bus connectors. One of the battery banks provides power to one direct current bus of the work machine and another battery bank provides power to another direct current bus of the work machine. A reactive load serviced by one of the battery banks is electrically disconnected from another reactive load serviced by the other battery bank.

Abstract: A work machine using a direct current power system that isolates reactive loads is described herein. The work machine uses a machine power distribution unit that receives direct current power from two or more battery banks of a power unit, whereby each of the battery banks deliver electrical power on a separate direct current bus. A machine power distribution unit of the work machine receives the electrical power from the battery and is used to isolate the power using bus connectors. One of the battery banks provides power to one direct current bus of the work machine and another battery bank provides power to another direct current bus of the work machine. A reactive load serviced by one of the battery banks is electrically disconnected from another reactive load serviced by the other battery bank.

Abstract: The electric vehicle that may comprise an electrical power system that includes a first DC link; a first swappable battery in electrical communication with the first DC link, and a second swappable battery substantially the same as the first swappable battery. The first swappable battery is configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a first operation of the electric vehicle while the second swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle and replaced. The second swappable battery is substantially the same as the first swappable battery and disposed on the electric vehicle, the second swappable battery configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a second operation of the electrical vehicle while the first swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A system for handling 3 dimensional spatial information, the system including: a specialized application layer for the production of visual interactive applications associated with the 3 dimensional spatial information; a generic foundation client layer providing 3 dimensional spatial information interrogation routines, including a message passing interface; and a voxel server for interconnected to said generic foundation client via said message passing interface for the storage of 3 dimensional spatial information as a voxel data base.

Abstract: A system for handling 3 dimensional spatial information, the system including: a specialised application layer for the production of visual interactive applications associated with the 3 dimensional spatial information; a generic foundation client layer providing 3 dimensional spatial information interrogation routines, including a message passing interface; and a voxel server for interconnected to said generic foundation client via said message passing interface for the storage of 3 dimensional spatial information as a voxel data base.

Abstract: A track assembly of a machine having a pair of parallel main tracks is provided. The pair of parallel main tracks is mounted to a chassis for supporting the machine on a ground surface. Each of the pair of parallel main tracks includes a first end portion and a second end portion coupled to the first end portion. The second end portion is proximate, with respect to the first end portion, to an earth moving tool coupled to a frame of the machine. The second end portion is adapted to pivot about the first end portion. The track assembly further includes an actuation system coupling the frame with the earth moving tool, such that a movement of the actuation system to operate the earth moving tool translates into a pivoting movement of the second end portion for moving the second end portion with respect to the ground surface.

Abstract: A track assembly of a machine having a pair of parallel main tracks is provided. The pair of parallel main tracks is mounted to a chassis for supporting the machine on a ground surface. Each of the pair of parallel main tracks includes a first end portion and a second end portion coupled to the first end portion. The second end portion is proximate, with respect to the first end portion, to an earth moving tool coupled to a frame of the machine. The second end portion is adapted to pivot about the first end portion. The track assembly further includes an actuation system coupling the frame with the earth moving tool, such that a movement of the actuation system to operate the earth moving tool translates into a pivoting movement of the second end portion for moving the second end portion with respect to the ground surface.

Abstract: A machine system installed on a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The second mounting portion is positioned proximal to the first mounting portion. The machine system comprises a machine, an enclosure, and a power unit. The machine includes a frame and a work unit. The frame is rotatably mounted on the first mounting portion of the marine vessel. The work unit is positioned on the frame of the machine. The enclosure is mounted on the second mounting portion of the marine vessel. The power unit includes a power source for the machine. The power source is removably positioned within the enclosure, such that the power source is isolated from the machine. The power source is connected to the work unit.

Abstract: A condensation dispersion device for use with a power source having an exhaust recirculation system is disclosed. The condensation dispersion device may have a housing with an inlet configured to receive exhaust, and an outlet configured to discharge exhaust. The condensation dispersion device may also have a first static mixing device disposed within the housing and being configured to redirect condensate from an internal wall of the housing into the exhaust.

Abstract: A condensation dispersion device for use with a power source having an exhaust recirculation system is disclosed. The condensation dispersion device may have a housing with an inlet configured to receive exhaust, and an outlet configured to discharge exhaust. The condensation dispersion device may also have a first static mixing device disposed within the housing and being configured to redirect condensate from an internal wall of the housing into the exhaust.