Abstract: A system and method of a semi-autonomous cleaning apparatus with adjustable cleaning parameters. A floor cleaning system of a semi-autonomous cleaning apparatus adapts the cleaning parameters by way of one or more control systems in order to optimize cleaning performance in the specific context and application of operation. Using sensors, the front or rear sensing modules of the semi-autonomous cleaning apparatus can detect different floor types and adjust the parameters accordingly prior to initiating a cleaning or polishing plan for regular floors and VCT floor finishes. Floor shininess can also be detected by measuring the reflection of a light source (i.e., LED strip) by a camera sensor. Machine learning algorithms can be used to enable floor cleaning or floor polishing.

Abstract: A system and method for incident notification for an autonomous or a semi-autonomous cleaning device. The incident notification can be provided with or without videos using hyperlinks. Videos can be accessed directly on the cleaning device graphical user interface (GUI) on the incident notification dashboard. Based on the detected failure types, direct links to specific contextual help videos next to each incident notification can be provided to further troubleshoot the incident. The system simplifies the complexity of incident notification and improves the user experience by merging all monitoring on a single dashboard which can manage all simultaneous faults in a coherent manner.

Abstract: A system and method can be provided for detecting the status of one or more components and/or systems of, for example, a manual, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous cleaning device or the like. Embodiments described herein relate to a system that provides semi-autonomous cleaning of surfaces by a semi-autonomous cleaning device. The system provides for improved reliable obstacle detection and avoidance, improved sensing, improved design, improved failure detection, advanced diagnostics and expandability capabilities.

Abstract: Provided is a weld assembly supported from an arm of a heavy equipment vehicle. The vehicle includes a pipe grabber for manipulating the position of a pipe. The weld assembly integrated with and supported from the manipulator. The weld assembly further includes a conforming ring, a sensor assembly and an orbital welder. The weld assembly is also of a clam shell construction for wrapping around two pipe ends to be welded.