Abstract: A method is provided for treating wastewater by dosing biological agents comprising dynamically adjusting dosing patterns of biological agents based on methodologies comprising at least one of chronotherapy, pulsed dosing, stepwise dosing, bolus dosing, continuous dosing, manual dosing, and automatic dosing. The method also comprises introducing biological agents into the wastewater to facilitate cleaning and malodor elimination. The biological agents comprise aerobic bacteria that promote odor reduction by competing with anaerobic bacteria responsible for generating malodors. The method also comprises adjusting the concentration and type of biological agents introduced into the wastewater based on time-of-day and circadian rhythm-based variations in microbial activity within the wastewater system. Real-time monitoring is performed at multiple locations within a wastewater treatment facility to dynamically adjust dosing patterns for each location independently.

Abstract: A method for treating wastewater generated by vehicle wash facilities is provided. The method comprises subjecting wastewater to hydrodynamic cavitation and generating, based on the cavitation, hyper-oxygenated water with nanobubbles possessing positive and negative charges. The method also comprises introducing biological agents into the hyper-oxygenated water and catalyzing reactions, facilitated at least by the biological agents, between the nanobubbles and impurities in the hyper-oxygenated water, the catalyzing causing attachment and disintegration of soil particles and contaminants. The method also comprises utilizing the hyper-oxygenated water to promote aerobic bacterial growth while suppressing anaerobic bacteria, the bacteria generating hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S). The method also comprises reusing the hyper-oxygenated water in the vehicle wash process.

Abstract: A system for controlling wash facility operations is provided comprising a chemical pod device located at a vehicle wash facility and a control system with functionality to observe and manipulate operations of the pod device. The system receives a first message from the pod, the first message describing a performance condition of at least one hardware component of the pod. The system processes the first message with other data describing at least activity at the facility. Based on at least the processing and on inputs received from a mobile device, the system sends a second message to the chemical pod containing instructions for configuration of at the least one hardware component. The control system is located onsite or remotely from the wash facility and observes and manipulates operations of pod devices located at numerous wash facilities. It observes and controls sensors and actuators associated with components at the wash facilities.

Abstract: A system for improving efficiency of resource use at wash facilities is provided. The system comprises a chemical pod installed at a wash facility that receives captured data describing a vehicle as the vehicle enters a wash facility for servicing. Based at least on the data, the system also receives a determination that elements of a cleaning system at the facility are not optimally configured for servicing of the vehicle. The system also alters flow of resources of the cleaning system based on instructions received based at least on the determination. Elements of the cleaning system comprise at least one applicator. The resources comprise at least one of chemicals, water, and air. The determination and the instructions are received from at least one control system. Adjustments to the resources are controlled electronically and without physical swapping of components or manual intervention.

Abstract: A system to promote car wash safety and protection of car wash assets is provided. The system comprises a server and an application executing on the server. The system receives content from a video camera that captures video of vehicles entering a car wash. The system also performs a first analysis of at least tire alignment of a first vehicle with conveyor equipment. The system also performs a second analysis of characteristics of the first vehicle comprising at least body shape and optional equipment attached to exterior surfaces of the vehicle. The system also determines, based on the analyses, that at least one of a safety issue and a property damage issue is present and at least one of transmits an audible or visual message, transmits an instruction for adjustment of at least one car wash component, and transmits an instruction for full or partial shutdown of the car wash.

Abstract: A system to promote car wash safety and protection of car wash assets is provided. The system comprises a server and an application executing on the server. The system receives content from a video camera that captures video of vehicles entering a car wash. The system also performs a first analysis of at least tire alignment of a first vehicle with conveyor equipment. The system also performs a second analysis of characteristics of the first vehicle comprising at least body shape and optional equipment attached to exterior surfaces of the vehicle. The system also determines, based on the analyses, that at least one of a safety issue and a property damage issue is present and at least one of transmits an audible or visual message, transmits an instruction for adjustment of at least one car wash component, and transmits an instruction for full or partial shutdown of the car wash.

Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.

Abstract: An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.