Abstract: A pole cleaning apparatus for cleaning a vertical pole or dance pole is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to enable the user to hygienically and comfortably cleaning the vertical pole or dance pole using a cleaning fabric. The apparatus comprises a handle, an elongated tube having a first end and a second end, and an attachment member. The attachment member is securely affixed to the first end of the elongated tube via threads or using fasteners and/or an adhesive, wherein the attachment member is configured to securely engage a loop or at least a portion of the cleaning fabric, which is securely wrapped around the vertical pole or dance pole using a releasable fabric strip. The handle is slidably affixed to the second end of the elongated tube and configured to enable the user to extend to a length, thereby reaching a great height for hygienically and comfortably cleaning the vertical pole or dance pole using the cleaning fabric with minimal effort.

Abstract: A distributed hardware system for unmanned vehicles is provided, comprising a plurality of electronic hardware modules in communication via a vehicle control network. Each module is enabled to: communicate with one another, issue requests for information from a central control module, and transmit data over the network in a common format to perform respective tasks; and at least one of: independently sense one or more of: a respective status of the distributed hardware system and at least one respective environmental parameter; and independently control the respective function of a vehicle. A portion of the modules can enabled to: be removed and inserted from the distributed hardware system as plug and play modules; and determine when at least one of the modules is removed/inserted from the distributed hardware system and transition to a corresponding state. The system also includes a power management system which includes capacity monitoring and hot-swap capabilities.

Abstract: A distributed hardware system for unmanned vehicles is provided, comprising a plurality of electronic hardware modules in communication via a vehicle control network. Each module is enabled to: communicate with one another, issue requests for information from a central control module, and transmit data over the network in a common format to perform respective tasks; and at least one of: independently sense one or more of: a respective status of the distributed hardware system and at least one respective environmental parameter; and independently control the respective function of a vehicle. A portion of the modules can enabled to: be removed and inserted from the distributed hardware system as plug and play modules; and determine when at least one of the modules is removed/inserted from the distributed hardware system and transition to a corresponding state. The system also includes a power management system which includes capacity monitoring and hot-swap capabilities.