Abstract: Railcar inspection systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed, including a railcar inspection portal. The railcar inspection portal includes a physical structure positioned around a railroad track, and through which a railcar can travel. The railcar inspection portal can include wheel detection sensors along the railroad track for detecting the presence of a railcar passing over the sensors. The sensors can transmit signals, corresponding to railcars passing over the sensors, to computing devices for determining railcar speeds. The railcar inspection portal can include imaging devices configured to capture images and readings of railcars passing through the inspection portal. Based on a determined speed corresponding to a passing railcar, the computing devices can control the imaging devices to capture specific areas or components of the passing railcar, or individual cars thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle monitoring device has terminals operably connected to a vehicle battery circuit via a connection port of a vehicle. A resistive load is also connected to the terminals. A computer is connected to the terminals and positioned to measure an open circuit voltage across the resistive load. The computer includes a processor and computer memory storing respective voltage measurements, and the respective voltage measurements correspond to available vehicle battery voltage.

Abstract: Railcar inspection systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed, including a railcar inspection portal. The railcar inspection portal includes a physical structure positioned around a railroad track, and through which a railcar can travel. The railcar inspection portal can include wheel detection sensors along the railroad track for detecting the presence of a railcar passing over the sensors. The sensors can transmit signals, corresponding to railcars passing over the sensors, to computing devices for determining railcar speeds. The railcar inspection portal can include imaging devices configured to capture images and readings of railcars passing through the inspection portal. Based on a determined speed corresponding to a passing railcar, the computing devices can control the imaging devices to capture specific areas or components of the passing railcar, or individual cars thereon.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering data on passing vehicles is disclosed. The system can comprise a support structure spanning across a railroad track; an overhead inspection system comprising one or more cameras for gathering data on the top portion of the passing railcar; a first side inspection system and/or a second side inspection system comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of at least one side of the passing railcar; and/or one or more rail-mounted inspection assemblies comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of the underside of the passing railcar.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering data on passing vehicles is disclosed. The system can comprise a support structure spanning across a railroad track; an overhead inspection system comprising one or more cameras for gathering data on the top portion of the passing railcar; a first side inspection system and/or a second side inspection system comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of at least one side of the passing railcar; and/or one or more rail-mounted inspection assemblies comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of the underside of the passing railcar.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering data on passing vehicles is disclosed. The system can comprise a support structure spanning across a railroad track; an overhead inspection system comprising one or more cameras for gathering data on the top portion of the passing railcar; a first side inspection system and/or a second side inspection system comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of at least one side of the passing railcar; and/or one or more rail-mounted inspection assemblies comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of the underside of the passing railcar.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering data on passing vehicles is disclosed. The system can comprise a support structure spanning across a railroad track; an overhead inspection system comprising one or more cameras for gathering data on the top portion of the passing railcar; a first side inspection system and/or a second side inspection system comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of at least one side of the passing railcar; and/or one or more rail-mounted inspection assemblies comprising one or more cameras for capturing images of the underside of the passing railcar.

Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods for inspecting vehicles are disclosed. An assembly can comprise one or more cameras, one or more light sources s, and a housing configured to attach to a railway. The one or more cameras can be configured to capture images in a generally vertical direction and can be located below a top surface of one or more ties of a railway when the inspection assembly is attached to the railway. The housing can comprise a base a base configured to at least partially support the one or more cameras and the one or more light sources and a shroud sloped downwardly in a direction extending away from the one or more cameras.

Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods for inspecting vehicles are disclosed. An assembly can comprise a first angled camera, a second angled camera, an upright camera, lights, and a housing configured to attach to a railway. The first angled camera can be oriented at least partially in a generally vertical direction and at least partially in a first horizontal direction, and directed to a first target region from a first viewpoint. The second angled camera can be oriented at least partially in the generally vertical direction and at least partially in a second horizontal direction, and directed to a second target region from a second viewpoint. The upright camera can be oriented substantially in a vertical direction, and configured to capture images of a third target region from a third viewpoint.

Abstract: Railcar inspection systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed, including a railcar inspection portal. The railcar inspection portal includes a physical structure positioned around a railroad track, and through which a railcar can travel. The railcar inspection portal can include wheel detection sensors along the railroad track for detecting the presence of a railcar passing over the sensors. The sensors can transmit signals, corresponding to railcars passing over the sensors, to computing devices for determining railcar speeds. The railcar inspection portal can include imaging devices configured to capture images and readings of railcars passing through the inspection portal. Based on a determined speed corresponding to a passing railcar, the computing devices can control the imaging devices to capture specific areas or components of the passing railcar, or individual cars thereon.

Abstract: An inspection assembly can comprise a first camera, a second camera, one or more lights, and a housing. The first camera can be angled at least partially in a vertical direction and at least partially in a horizontal direction to thereby be configured to capture images of a target region in a three-dimensional space from a first viewpoint. The second camera can be positioned apart from the first camera, angled at least partially in the vertical direction and at least partially in the horizontal direction, and directed to the target region from a second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint. The housing can comprise a base and a shroud and can be configured to attach to one or more rail ties and to at least partially envelop the first camera and the second camera.

Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods for inspecting vehicles are disclosed. An assembly can comprise a first angled camera, a second angled camera, an upright camera, lights, and a housing configured to attach to a railway between opposing rails. The first angled camera can be oriented at least partially in a vertical direction and at least partially in a first horizontal direction, and directed to a first target region from a first viewpoint. The second angled camera can be oriented at least partially in the vertical direction and at least partially in a second horizontal direction that is substantially opposite the first horizontal direction, and directed to a second target region from a second viewpoint. The upright camera can be oriented substantially in a vertical direction, and configured to capture images of a third target region from a third viewpoint.

Abstract: An inspection assembly can comprise a first camera, a second camera, one or more lights, and a housing. The first camera can be angled at least partially in a vertical direction and at least partially in a horizontal direction to thereby be configured to capture images of a target region in a three-dimensional space from a first viewpoint. The second camera can be positioned apart from the first camera, angled at least partially in the vertical direction and at least partially in the horizontal direction, and directed to the target region from a second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint. The housing can comprise a base and a shroud and can be configured to attach to one or more rail ties and to at least partially envelop the first camera and the second camera.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering data on passing vehicles can comprise a support structure spanning across a railroad track; an overhead inspection system attached to the support structure and comprising one or more cameras for gathering data on the top portion of the passing railcar; a first side inspection system and a second side inspection system attached to the support structure, and each comprising one or more cameras and one or more lights and configured to capture images of opposing sides of a railcar; an undercarriage inspection system comprising one or more undercarriage inspection assemblies, each of which can comprise one or more cameras and one or more lights; and one or more tie-mounted inspection assemblies comprising one or more cameras and one or more lights.

Abstract: A system (300) for moving a load (10) on a floor to a selected destination includes plurality of robots (320). Each robot (100) includes at least two wheels (112) and a motor (136). Each robot (100) fits underneath the load (10). A lifting device secured to each robot (100) has a retracted state and a lifting state so that the robot (100) and the lifting device (120) can fit into the open area (14) when the lifting device (120) is in the retracted state and so that the load (10) is lifted off of the floor (11) when the lifting device (120) is in the lifting state. A central server (310) determines a configuration of robots to lift the load (10), assigns robots and instructs the robots to go under the load (10), lift the load (10) and move the load (10) to the destination (30).

Abstract: Railcar inspection systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed, including a railcar inspection portal. The railcar inspection portal includes a physical structure positioned around a railroad track, and through which a railcar can travel. The railcar inspection portal can include wheel detection sensors along the railroad track for detecting the presence of a railcar passing over the sensors. The sensors can transmit signals, corresponding to railcars passing over the sensors, to computing devices for determining railcar speeds. The railcar inspection portal can include imaging devices configured to capture images and readings of railcars passing through the inspection portal. Based on a determined speed corresponding to a passing railcar, the computing devices can control the imaging devices to capture specific areas or components of the passing railcar, or individual cars thereon.

Abstract: An inspection assembly can comprise a first camera, a second camera, one or more lights, and a housing. The first camera can be angled at least partially in a vertical direction and at least partially in a horizontal direction to thereby be configured to capture images of a target region in a three-dimensional space from a first viewpoint. The second camera can be positioned apart from the first camera, angled at least partially in the vertical direction and at least partially in the horizontal direction, and directed to the target region from a second viewpoint that is different from the first viewpoint. The housing can comprise a base and a shroud and can be configured to attach to one or more rail ties and to at least partially envelop the first camera and the second camera.

Abstract: Railcar inspection systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed, including a railcar inspection portal. The railcar inspection portal includes a physical structure positioned around a railroad track, and through which a railcar can travel. The railcar inspection portal can include wheel detection sensors along the railroad track for detecting the presence of a railcar passing over the sensors. The sensors can transmit signals, corresponding to railcars passing over the sensors, to computing devices for determining railcar speeds. The railcar inspection portal can include imaging devices configured to capture images and readings of railcars passing through the inspection portal. Based on a determined speed corresponding to a passing railcar, the computing devices can control the imaging devices to capture specific areas or components of the passing railcar, or individual cars thereon.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering data on passing vehicles is disclosed. The system can comprise a support structure spanning across a railroad track; an overhead inspection system attached to the support structure and comprising one or more cameras for gathering data on the top portion of the passing railcar; a first side inspection system and a second side inspection system attached to the support structure, and each comprising one or more cameras and one or more lights and configured to capture images of opposing sides of a railcar; an undercarriage inspection system comprising one or more undercarriage inspection assemblies, each of which can comprise one or more cameras and one or more lights; and one or more tie-mounted inspection assemblies comprising one or more cameras and one or more lights.

Abstract: Railcar inspection systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed, including a railcar inspection portal. The railcar inspection portal includes a physical structure positioned around a railroad track, and through which a railcar can travel. The railcar inspection portal can include wheel detection sensors along the railroad track for detecting the presence of a railcar passing over the sensors. The sensors can transmit signals, corresponding to railcars passing over the sensors, to computing devices for determining railcar speeds. The railcar inspection portal can include imaging devices configured to capture images and readings of railcars passing through the inspection portal. Based on a determined speed corresponding to a passing railcar, the computing devices can control the imaging devices to capture specific areas or components of the passing railcar, or individual cars thereon.