Abstract: An automatic ironing system and method comprise a volumetric enclosure configured to receive an article to be steamed, and a base configured to support, power, and provide steamed water to the volumetric enclosure. The system also comprises a rotary engine configured to rotate the article when activated, and at least one steam nozzle configured to direct steam towards the article. The system also comprises a receptacle configured to receive condensed steam from the volumetric enclosure and to recirculate the condensed steam for re-use, and a controller configured to monitor one or more variables of the automatic ironing system and adjust parameters according to instructions.

Abstract: An automatic ironing system and method comprise a volumetric enclosure configured to receive an article to be steamed, and a base configured to support, power, and provide steamed water to the volumetric enclosure. The system also comprises a rotary engine configured to rotate the article when activated, and at least one steam nozzle configured to direct steam towards the article. The system also comprises a receptacle configured to receive condensed steam from the volumetric enclosure and to recirculate the condensed steam for re-use, and a controller configured to monitor one or more variables of the automatic ironing system and adjust parameters according to instructions.

Abstract: A system and a method detect a presence of a roadblock and perform an evaluation of a vehicle's approach to a roadblock located at a flat road surface, or an upslope road surface or a downslope road surface. A roadblock sensor system includes a transmitter, a receiver and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry includes a road surface slope information detector, a roadblock information detector, a road surface and roadblock information calculator, a decision processor, a vehicle speed controller, a vehicle navigation controller and an impact reduction controller.