Abstract: Techniques are disclosed where LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) boundaries are augmented for routing an autonomous mobile robot. LIDAR sensors on an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) detect multiple surfaces on a device coupled to an object. The detecting of the multiple surfaces by the LIDAR sensors creates a pattern recognizable by the LIDAR sensors. The pattern is recognized using a program of a computer communicating with the LIDAR sensors and the AMR. Using the computer, the pattern is translated into a boundary message including instructions for generating an artificial buffer for the AMR.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pressurized sleeve for routing of linear components is provided. The pressurized sleeve is disposed to at least partially surround a flexible line object. A plurality of pouches is disposed in the robotic cable sleeve. At least two pouches of the plurality of pouches have different predetermined hydrostatic pressures from one another which induce axial movement of at least a portion of the robotic cable sleeve and a corresponding portion of the at least partially surrounded linear component.

Abstract: Mechanical gripping of a component in an automated work environment can include positioning first and second moveable grippers in opposed relation to one another. Each of the first and the second moveable grippers including actuatable pins arranged in an array, and the arrays of actuable pins are in opposed relation to one another. The actuatable pins are movably attached to a backplate on each of the first and second moveable grippers to slide in an inward direction into apertures, respectively, in the backplate when compressed by an inward force. In response to the actuable pins contacting an object between the first and second moveable grippers when the first and second movable grippers are moved toward each other to grasp the object, the actuatable pins contacting the object depressing inwardly into the backplates on each of first and second moveable grippers, respectively.

Abstract: A sole for a shoe is provided comprising at least two reinforcing members extending at least in a front half of the sole, and at least two blade members extending at least in the front half of the sole. The reinforcing members define a first layer within the sole, and the blade members define a second layer in the sole, wherein the first layer and the second layer are at least partially displaced from one another in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for protecting at least two cable connectors. A robot inserts a key housing of a fixture plate into a fixture plate holder hole in a fixture plate holder. The robot locks the fixture plate into the fixture plate holder via use of the key housing, a key pin, and a key spring which is mechanically coupled to the key pin. A key spring force imposed by the key spring on the key pin moves the key pin into a locked position within the key housing and the fixture plate holder. The locked position mechanically locks the fixture plate into the fixture plate holder. The key pin and the key spring are part of either the fixture plate or the fixture plate holder. The at least two cable connectors is attached to a top surface of the fixture plate.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe including first and second sole segments that overlap at least partially. The first sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a mid-foot portion of the outsole. The second sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a toe portion of the outsole. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a first cushion element arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one first stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a second cushion element being arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one second stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole may be an outsole for a football shoe.

Abstract: A tool to facilitate attachment and detachment of cable connectors. The tool includes a backstop plate for engaging a cable connector receptacle housing, an overmold plate for engaging a cable connector being insertibly connected into a cable connector receptacle, and a rotational means passing through a rotational acceptor formed as part of the overmold plate and rotatably attached to the backstop plate. The rotational means causes the overmold plate to approach the backstop plate upon application of a first spin direction of the rotational means and causing the overmold plate to recede from the backstop plate upon application of a second spin direction of the rotational means. The overmold plate approaching the backstop plate causes the engaged cable connector to be insertibly connected into the cable connector receptacle housing and the overmold plate receding from the backstop plate causes the engaged cable connector to be removed.

Abstract: A method and circuit controls a synchronous rectifier. The synchronous rectifier is turned OFF by driving a gate of the synchronous rectifier to one or more first voltages that are non-zero. One or more values of the drain or the source of the synchronous rectifier are monitored. The gate of the synchronous rectifier is driven to a second voltage that is less than the one or more first voltages whenever the one or more values of the drain or the source of the synchronous rectifier pass above or below one or more threshold values.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe including first and second sole segments that overlap at least partially. The first sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a mid-foot portion of the outsole. The second sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a toe portion of the outsole. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a first cushion element arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one first stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a second cushion element being arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one second stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole may be an outsole for a football shoe.

Abstract: A method and circuit controls a synchronous rectifier. The synchronous rectifier is turned OFF by driving a gate of the synchronous rectifier to one or more first voltages that are non-zero. One or more values of the drain or the source of the synchronous rectifier are monitored. The gate of the synchronous rectifier is driven to a second voltage that is less than the one or more first voltages whenever the one or more values of the drain or the source of the synchronous rectifier pass above or below one or more threshold values.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pressurized sleeve for routing of linear components is provided. The pressurized sleeve is disposed to at least partially surround a flexible line object. A plurality of pouches is disposed in the robotic cable sleeve. At least two pouches of the plurality of pouches have different predetermined hydrostatic pressures from one another which induce axial movement of at least a portion of the robotic cable sleeve and a corresponding portion of the at least partially surrounded linear component.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for pressurized routing linear components. The method includes obtaining data related to a project. Features are extracted from the obtained project data. The extracted features include linear component characteristics and project environment characteristics. A project design is obtained based on at least one of user input and predetermined extracted features from the extracted features from the obtained project data. The project design includes installation or uninstallation of a linear component in relation to an apparatus. Pressurization is calculated of a plurality of pouches disposed in a pressurized sleeve for the installation or uninstallation of the linear component in relation to the apparatus based on the project design. The calculated pressurization of the plurality of pouches disposed in the pressurized sleeve is implemented.

Abstract: A system is provided which includes a first carriage assembly to support a first cable connector of a cable, and a second carriage assembly to support a second cable connector of the cable. The first carriage assembly and the second carriage assembly move along a guide. Further, the system includes a controller to monitor and adjust position of at least the second carriage assembly to maintain a tension on the cable within a specified range during an automated cabling operation of the system.

Abstract: A fastener for electrical connector a vehicle is provided. The fastener includes a first component including a snap, an engagement surface and a connector. The first component is configured to removably affix to the electrical connector. The fastener also includes a second component including a protrusion, wherein the first component is disposed on top of the second component. The protrusion limits a range of motion of the snap in a direction of the second component.

Abstract: An infant walker apparatus for moving automatically across a floor surface includes a housing and a seat mounted to the housing. The seat is positioned and configured to hold an infant such that the infant's legs contact a floor surface upon which the apparatus is placed during normal use. A drive system is mounted to the housing and is configured to drive the housing across the floor surface. A processor is mounted in the housing and is operatively coupled to the drive system. A plurality of sensors is mounted to the housing and is configured to cause the drive system to move the housing across the floor surface according to navigation data received from the sensors.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe including first and second sole segments that overlap at least partially. The first sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a mid-foot portion of the outsole. The second sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a toe portion of the outsole. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a first cushion element arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one first stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a second cushion element being arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one second stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole may be an outsole for a football shoe.

Abstract: An imaging device is provided that may be used for visually inspecting structures. In one embodiment, the imaging device includes an image capture device; and a rail system having a stationary component connected to the image capture device and a sliding component for movement along a horizontal axis. The system can further include a jig structure engaged to the sliding component of the rail system. The jig structure may include a first mount location for engagement to a first type connector and a second mount location for engagement to a second type connector. The jig structure is engaged to the sliding component to position the housing so that the first and second mount locations are in line and parallel to a direction of travel along the horizontal axis including a point at which the first and second mount locations pass through the imaging location.

Abstract: A sole for a shoe, the sole comprising reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole, wherein at least a first one of the reinforcing members further extends rearwardly beyond a midfoot area and into a heel area of the sole and wraps up to a posterior portion of an ankle region. A shoe, in particular a running shoe, comprising such a sole. A method for the manufacture of such items.

Abstract: A sole for a shoe, the sole comprising reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole, wherein at least a first one of the reinforcing members further extends rearwardly beyond a midfoot area and into a heel area of the sole and wraps up to a posterior portion of an ankle region. A shoe, in particular a running shoe, comprising such a sole. A method for the manufacture of such items.

Abstract: A sole for a shoe, in particular for a running shoe, as well as a shoe comprising such a sole. A sole for a shoe includes reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole. The reinforcing members are configured to be independently deflected by forces acting on the sole during a gait cycle.