Abstract: Systems and methods for transaction platforms include various systems interacting with each other and transacting in various ways. A method for configuring and launching a marketplace includes: identifying, by a processing system having one or more processors, an opportunity to facilitate configuration of a new marketplace; receiving marketplace opportunity data, wherein the marketplace opportunity data includes information related to a set of assets of one or more types; determining configuration parameters to be implemented in the new marketplace; determining the feasibility of implementing the configuration parameters in the new marketplace; determining data resources to support the new marketplace; determining an architecture of the new marketplace; determining the configuration of the data resources in a data model for the marketplace; configuring a marketplace object; connecting selected data resources to populate the marketplace object; and launching the new marketplace.

Abstract: A dynamic vision system for robot fleet management includes an optical assembly including a lens containing a liquid. The lens is deformable to generate variable focus for the lens. The optical assembly is configured to capture optical data. The dynamic vision system includes a robot fleet management platform having a control system configured to adjust one or more optical parameters. The one or more optical parameters modify the variable focus of the lens while the optical assembly captures current optical data relating to a robotic fleet. The dynamic vision system includes a processing system configured to train a machine learning model to recognize an object relating to the robotic fleet using training data generated from the optical data captured by the optical assembly. The optical data includes the current optical data relating to the robotic fleet.

Abstract: A VCN process may receive information associated with a value chain network. A VCN process may provide the information to a set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based learning models, wherein at least one member of the set of AI-based learning models is trained to classify at least one of: an operating state, a fault condition, an operating flow, or a behavior of the value chain network and at least one member of the set of AI-based learning models is trained on the training data set to determine, upon receiving the classification of the at least one of: the operating state, the fault condition, the operating flow, or the behavior, a task to be completed for the value chain network. A VCN process may configure a robotic process automation system to execute the task to facilitate an improvement in the value chain network.

Abstract: A robot fleet management platform includes datastores configured to store a governance library defining governance standards. Processors execute computer-readable instructions to implement a governance-enabling intelligence layer that receives and responds to intelligence requests received from intelligence service clients. The intelligence layer includes artificial intelligence services including machine learning, rules-based intelligence, digital twin, robot process automation, and machine vision. The set of governance standards is applied to decisions made by one or more of the set of artificial intelligence services. An intelligence layer controller coordinates performance of the artificial intelligence services on behalf of the intelligence service clients and performance of analyses corresponding to the artificial intelligence services based on the set of governance standards.

Abstract: A robot fleet management platform includes one or more processors configured to execute instructions. The instructions include receiving a job request comprising information descriptive of job deliverable and request-specific constraints for delivering the job deliverable. The instructions include applying content and structural filters to content received in association with a job request to identify portions thereof suitable for robot automation. The instructions include establishing a set of robot tasks, each defining at least a type of robot and a task objective, based on the portions of the job request that are suitable for robot automation and meet a first fleet objective. The instructions include applying fleet configuration services to the job content and the set of robot tasks to produce a fleet resource configuration data structure for the job request that associates at least one robot operating unit with each task in the set of tasks and robot adaptation instructions.

Abstract: A robot fleet platform for preparing a job request includes one or more processors configured to execute instructions. The instructions include a job request ingestion system configured to receive job content relating to at least one of picking, packing, moving, storing, warehousing, transporting or delivering of items in a supply chain. The job content includes an electronic job request and related data. The instructions include a job content parsing system configured to apply filters to the received job content to identify candidate portions thereof for robot automation. The instructions include a fleet intelligence layer that activates a set of intelligence services to process terms in the candidate portions of the job content and receive therefrom at least one recommended robot task and associated contextual information. The instructions include a demand intelligence layer that provides real time information relating to a parameter of demand for the items in the supply chain.

Abstract: A dynamic vision system includes a variable focus liquid lens optical assembly. The dynamic vision system includes a variable lighting assembly. The dynamic vision system includes a control system configured to adjust one or more optical parameters and data collected from the variable focus liquid lens optical assembly in real time. The dynamic vision system includes a control system configured to adjust the variable lighting assembly. The dynamic vision system includes a processing system that dynamically learns on a training set of outcomes, parameters, and data collected from the variable focus liquid lens optical assembly to train a set of machine learning models to control the variable focus liquid lens optical assembly to optimize collection of data for processing by the set of machine learning models.

Abstract: In embodiments, systems and methods for improving machine-learning systems are disclosed. In embodiments, a system includes a data pool system that is configured to receive data from a plurality of different data sources and maintain a training data set that is used to train a specific machine-learning model based on the data from the plurality of different data sources. In embodiments, the system further includes a data scoring system that determines a data reliability score corresponding to the new data based on a set of intrinsic features of the new data and a data scoring model, wherein the data pool system selectively adds the new data to the training data set based on the reliability score of the new data. The system also includes a machine learning system that trains the specific machine-learning model based on the training data set.

Abstract: A method of configuring robot fleets with additive manufacturing capabilities includes receiving a request for a robotic fleet to perform a job and determining a job definition data structure based on the request. The job definition data structure defines a set of tasks to be performed in furtherance of the job. The method includes determining a provisioning configuration for each additive manufacturing system based on the task to which the additive manufacturing system is assigned, the set of 3D printing requirements, the printing instructions, and the status of the additive manufacturing system. The method includes provisioning the additive manufacturing system based on the provisioning configuration and a set of additive manufacturing system provisioning rules that are accessible to an intelligence layer to ensure that provisioned systems comply with the provisioning rules. The method includes deploying the robotic fleet based on the robotic fleet configuration data structure to perform the job.

Abstract: A dynamic vision system includes a variable focus liquid lens optical assembly. The dynamic vision system includes a control system configured to adjust one or more optical parameters and data collected from the variable focus liquid lens optical assembly in real time. The dynamic vision system includes a processing system that dynamically learns on a training set of outcomes, parameters, and data collected from the variable focus liquid lens optical assembly to train one or more machine learning models to recognize an object.

Abstract: A method and a system for providing at least one of a process automation and artificial intelligence (PAAI), a market aggregation, or an embedded marketplace relating to transactions are disclosed. In particular, a method and a system for automation of transactions in a transaction environment (e.g., marketplace or a set of marketplaces) are disclosed. A method and a system for managing transactions in a transaction environment (e.g., marketplace or a set of marketplaces) are disclosed. A method and a system for automating processing of transactions in a transaction environment (e.g., marketplace or a set of marketplaces) are disclosed. A method and a system for automated orchestration of a transaction environment (e.g., marketplace or a set of marketplaces) are disclosed. A method and a system for augmenting of services in a transaction environment (e.g., marketplace or a set of marketplaces) are disclosed.

Abstract: A tokenization system/platform/method for minting asset-class backed tokens on a distributed ledger is described herein. A tokenization system/platform receives a token configuration indicating multiple revenue-generating assets of different types and a minting party. The platform configures smart contracts to manage revenue associated with revenue-generating assets, including a first function to mint asset-class backed tokens backed by the plurality of assets and a second function to computationally apportion and distribute revenue among blockchain addresses of token owners. After deploying the configured smart contracts on the distributed ledger, the platform initiates blockchain transactions to invoke the smart contract functions, including a first transaction that mints tokens and assigns them to purchasing users' blockchain addresses, and one or more second transactions that distribute cryptocurrency corresponding to revenue among token owners.

Abstract: A dynamic vision system for a robotic system includes an optical assembly including a lens containing a liquid. The lens is deformable to generate variable focus for the lens. The optical assembly is configured to capture optical data. A robotic system is configured to simulate human or animal species capabilities having a control system configured to adjust one or more optical parameters. The one or more optical parameters modify the variable focus of the lens while the optical assembly captures current optical data relating to the robotic system. A processing system is configured to train a machine learning model to recognize an object relating to the robotic system from training data generated from the optical data captured by the optical assembly. The optical data includes the current optical data relating to the robotic system.

Abstract: A VCN process may receive, by a computing device, information associated with a set of value chain network entities of a value chain network, the information generated by at least one of: a set of sensors of the set of value chain network entities, a set of IoT devices configured to collect data relating to the set of value chain network entities, or a set of APIs configured to publish data relating to the set of value chain network entities. A VCN process may provide the information to a set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based learning models. A VCN process may determine a procurement action to be taken in the value chain network based upon, at least in part, an output of the set of AI-based learning models. A VCN process may execute the procurement action.

Abstract: A robot fleet management platform includes a job configuration system that determines tasks to be performed by robots of a robot fleet based on a job request and a first fleet objective. A proxy service applies fleet configuration services to the tasks to produce a data structure. An intelligence layer activates intelligence services to produce a robot task and associated contextual information that facilitates robot selection and task ordering. A job workflow system generates a workflow defining a performance order of the tasks. A workflow simulation system simulates performance of the job request based on the workflow to recursively redefine the tasks, the data structure, or the workflow until the simulation result satisfies a second fleet objective. In response to the simulation result satisfying the set of fleet objectives, a plan generator generates a job execution plan based on the set of robot tasks, the data structure, and the workflow.

Abstract: A VCN process may receive, by a value chain network digital twin, information associated with a value chain network. A VCN process may provide the information to a set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based learning models, wherein at least one member of the set of AI-based learning models is trained to classify at least one of: an operating state, a fault condition, an operating flow, or a behavior of the value chain network and at least one member of the set of AI-based learning models is trained to determine a task to be completed for the value chain network. A VCN process may provide at least one of an instruction for executing the task in the value chain network digital twin and a recommendation for executing the task in the value chain network digital twin.

Abstract: A robotic fleet platform for configuring robot fleets with additive manufacturing capabilities includes a fleet resources data store that maintains a fleet resource inventory indicating additive manufacturing systems that can be provisioned with fleet resources and, for each additive manufacturing system, a set of 3D printing requirements, printing instructions that define configuring an on-demand production system for 3D printing, and a status of the additive manufacturing system. The platform includes additive manufacturing system provisioning rules that are accessible to an intelligence layer to ensure that provisioned additive manufacturing systems comply with the provisioning rules. The platform receives a request for a robotic fleet to perform a job and determine a job definition data structure based on the request. The job definition data structure defines a set of tasks for the job. The platform deploys the robotic fleet based on the robotic fleet configuration data structure to perform the job.

Abstract: A VCN process may receive information associated with a value chain network. A VCN process may provide the information to a set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based learning models, wherein at least one member of the set of AI-based learning models is trained on a training data set of a set of value chain network entities operating data to classify at least one of: an operating state, a fault condition, an operating flow, or a behavior of at least one value chain entity of the set of value chain network entities. A VCN process may determine a task to be completed for the value chain network based upon, at least in part, on an output of the set of AI-based learning models. A VCN process may execute the task to facilitate an improvement in the value chain network.

Abstract: A VCN process may receive information associated with a set of value chain network entities. A VCN process may provide the information to a first set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based learning models, wherein at least one member of the first set of AI-based learning models is trained to generate a prediction of future demand for an item. A VCN process may provide the information to a second set of AI-based learning models, wherein at least one member of the second set of AI-based learning models is trained to classify at least one of: an operating state, a fault condition, an operating flow, or a behavior of at least one value chain entity. A VCN process may determine a potential risk in the value chain network associated with the at least one value chain network entity based upon, at least in part, an output of the AI-based learning models.

Abstract: A VCN process may configure a set of sub-level computing devices for communication with a primary computing device, wherein the primary computing device manages the set of sub-level computing devices to orchestrate performance of a set of value chain network entities. A VCN process may receive, by the set of sub-level computing devices, a primary command from the primary computing device, wherein the primary command is one of a task or a request associated with the value chain network. A VCN process may assign at least a portion of one or more operating devices capable of fulfilling the primary command as a set of one or more computing devices to be managed by the set of sub-level computing devices, wherein the sub-level computing device is a computing device that manages or executes performance of a particular entity or relationship of the value chain network.