Abstract: Various exemplary devices, systems, and methods for robotic surgical instruments having onboard generators are provided. In general, a surgical instrument is configured to releasably and replaceably couple to a robotic surgical system. The surgical instrument is configured to receive an input from the robotic surgical system that causes the surgical instrument to generate electrical power.

Abstract: An exemplary system and method for homing a surgical tool are provided. In general, a surgical tool can include an end effector, an elongate shaft, and a wrist that couples the end effector to a distal end of the shaft can be configured to facilitate movement of the end effector relative to the shaft. The surgical tool can be coupled to a robotic surgical system featuring an imaging device and a processor. Through the use of closed-loop feedback and machine vision techniques, the end effector can be calibrated into a home position to ensure precise and accurate movement of the end effector when in use by a surgeon.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring one or more cables of surgical tools are provided. The systems generally include a surgical tool with an end effector that has at least one function and a drive system that is operably coupled to the end effector and operably coupled to at least one motor. The drive system has at least one cable, and the drive system is configured to drive the at least one function on the end effector through actuation of the at least one cable. A control system is configured to actuate the at least one motor to drive the drive system and to preemptively detect failure of the at least one cable of the drive system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring one or more cables of surgical tools are provided. The systems generally include a surgical tool with an end effector that has at least one function and a drive system that is operably coupled to the end effector and operably coupled to at least one motor. The drive system has at least one cable, and the drive system is configured to drive the at least one function on the end effector through actuation of the at least one cable.

Abstract: An exemplary system and method for homing a surgical tool are provided. In general, a surgical tool can include an end effector, an elongate shaft, and a wrist that couples the end effector to a distal end of the shaft can be configured to facilitate movement of the end effector relative to the shaft. The surgical tool can be coupled to a robotic surgical system featuring an imaging device and a processor. Through the use of closed-loop feedback and machine vision techniques, the end effector can be calibrated into a home position to ensure precise and accurate movement of the end effector when in use by a surgeon.

Abstract: Provided is a computing-system monitor configured to monitor a plurality of computing-systems each having a plurality of monitored computing-instances. The computing-system monitor may include a plurality of collectors, each collector executed by one of a plurality of monitored computing-instances, wherein the plurality of monitored computing-instances each are part of one of a plurality of separately monitored computing systems, and wherein each of the collectors is operable to output metrics of a corresponding monitored computing-instance executing that collector. The computing-system monitor may also include an analytics platform, the analytics platform having a plurality of analytic computing-instances, the analytics platform being operable to receive metrics output by the plurality of collectors, calculate statistics with the analytic computing-instances based on the received metrics, and output the calculated statistics.

Abstract: Provided is a computing-system monitor configured to monitor a plurality of computing-systems each having a plurality of monitored computing-instances. The computing-system monitor may include a plurality of collectors, each collector executed by one of a plurality of monitored computing-instances, wherein the plurality of monitored computing-instances each are part of one of a plurality of separately monitored computing systems, and wherein each of the collectors is operable to output metrics of a corresponding monitored computing-instance executing that collector. The computing-system monitor may also include an analytics platform, the analytics platform having a plurality of analytic computing-instances, the analytics platform being operable to receive metrics output by the plurality of collectors, calculate statistics with the analytic computing-instances based on the received metrics, and output the calculated statistics.

Abstract: Provided is a computing-system monitor configured to monitor a plurality of computing-systems each having a plurality of monitored computing-instances. The computing-system monitor may include a plurality of collectors, each collector executed by one of a plurality of monitored computing-instances, wherein the plurality of monitored computing-instances each are part of one of a plurality of separately monitored computing systems, and wherein each of the collectors is operable to output metrics of a corresponding monitored computing-instance executing that collector. The computing-system monitor may also include an analytics platform, the analytics platform having a plurality of analytic computing-instances, the analytics platform being operable to receive metrics output by the plurality of collectors, calculate statistics with the analytic computing-instances based on the received metrics, and output the calculated statistics.

Abstract: Provided is a computing-system monitor configured to monitor a plurality of computing-systems each having a plurality of monitored computing-instances. The computing-system monitor may include a plurality of collectors, each collector executed by one of a plurality of monitored computing-instances, wherein the plurality of monitored computing-instances each are part of one of a plurality of separately monitored computing systems, and wherein each of the collectors is operable to output metrics of a corresponding monitored computing-instance executing that collector. The computing-system monitor may also include an analytics platform, the analytics platform having a plurality of analytic computing-instances, the analytics platform being operable to receive metrics output by the plurality of collectors, calculate statistics with the analytic computing-instances based on the received metrics, and output the calculated statistics.

Abstract: A method for warning a driver of a moving vehicle of potential imminent unintended application of a park brake because of an indication that a motorized lift (12) is out-of-stow. A processor (68) executes an algorithm for issuing an alarm to signal the driver when air pressure in a line (46) to a device (50) that is holding the park brake released has decreased to pressure somewhat greater than that which will cause the park brake to be automatically applied, allowing the driver some measure of time to park the vehicle before the park brake is applied.

Abstract: A method for warning a driver of a moving vehicle of potential imminent unintended application of a park brake because of an indication that a motorized lift (12) is out-of-stow. A processor (68) executes an algorithm for issuing an alarm to signal the driver when air pressure in a line (46) to a device (50) that is holding the park brake released has decreased to pressure somewhat greater than that which will cause the park brake to be automatically applied, allowing the driver some measure of time to park the vehicle before the park brake is applied.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for delegating access permissions in a network system are provided.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for changing an object associated with a directory system of a computer system and having a current classification are provided. A request to change the object is received. The request includes a specification of a new classification of the object different from the current classification of the object. A template is retrieved identifying attributes associated with the new classification and/or the current classification responsive to the received request. Attributes of the object to change are automatically identified based on a comparison of the template associated with the new classification and/or the current classification and on current attributes of the object responsive to the received request and the identified attributes are changed. The current classification and the new classification may be a position, a role and/or a location of the object and the object may be a user account and the attributes may include group memberships.