Abstract: The present application provides a monitoring method and a monitoring system for wastewater zero discharge. The monitoring method includes steps of S1: feeding atomized wastewater into a drying tower, extracting high temperature flue gas into the drying tower to evaporate the atomized wastewater droplets, and monitoring an outlet flue gas temperature T2 of the drying tower in real time; S2: obtaining a movement time t1 of the flue gas in a constant rate evaporation stage and a movement time t2 of the flue gas in a falling rate evaporation stage, respectively, and obtaining a total residence time tall of the flue gas according to the movement time t1 and the movement time t2, tall=t1+t2; and S3: adjusting flow rates of the wastewater and the flue gas according to the total residence time tall of the flue gas, and maintaining the outlet flue gas temperature T2 of the drying tower within the range of 428 K to 448 K.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which is to identify a feature of an image captured from a first focal plane; determining a focus position relative to the first focal plane; and to determine an aperture setting. At the focus position and the aperture setting, a depth of field is provided. The apparatus may be further configured to determine at least one of a second plane and a third plane relative to the first focal plane. At the focus position and the aperture setting, the at least one of the second plane or the third plane is in focus.

Abstract: A microscope system with a corresponding control system, method and computer program. The microscope system includes a microscope that generates images of a sample being arranged on a sample stage. The microscope system has a sample stage that carries the sample. The sample stage has a visual marker. The method uses an optical imaging sensor that provides image data of an image showing the visual marker of the sample stage. The method uses a control system that determines a position of the sample stage based on the image data of the image showing the visual marker.

Abstract: Examples relate to a system, to a method and to a computer program for an optical imaging system, such as a microscope, and to an optical imaging system comprising such a system. The system is configured to obtain stereoscopic image data of a scene from a stereoscopic imaging device of the optical imaging system. The system is configured to determine depth information on at least a portion of the scene. The system is configured to determine a scaling factor of an information overlay to be overlaid over the stereoscopic image data based on the depth information. The system is configured to generate a stereoscopic composite view of the stereoscopic image data and the information overlay, with the information overlay being scaled according to the scaling factor. The system is configured to provide a display signal comprising the stereoscopic composite view to a stereoscopic display device.

Abstract: Examples relate to a system (110), method, and computer program for an ophthalmic microscope system, and to a corresponding ophthalmic microscope system. The system is configured to obtain imaging sensor data from an optical imaging sensor (122) of a microscope of the ophthalmic microscope system. The system is configured to determine information on an anatomical feature of an eye shown in the imaging sensor data. The system is configured to control an illumination system (130) of the ophthalmic microscope system to adjust a property of a light beam used for red reflex illumination of the eye based on the information on the anatomical feature.

Abstract: Examples relate to a system for a scientific or surgical imaging system, to a scientific or surgical imaging system comprising such a system, and to a corresponding method and computer program. The system comprises one or more processors and one or more storage devices. The system is configured to obtain information on one or more illumination parameters used by an illumination system, the illumination system being separate from the scientific or surgical optical imaging system, from the illumination system. The system is configured to determine at least one parameter for using an optical imaging sensor of an imaging device of the scientific or surgical optical imaging system based on the one or more illumination parameters.

Abstract: Examples relate to an ophthalmic microscope system and to a corresponding system, method and computer program for an ophthalmic microscope system. The system comprises one or more processors and one or more storage devices. The system is configured to obtain intraoperative sensor data of an eye from at least one imaging device of the ophthalmic microscope system. The system is configured to process the intraoperative sensor data using a machine-learning model. The machine-learning model is trained to output information on one or more anatomical features of the eye based on the intraoperative sensor data. The system is configured to generate a display signal for a display device of the ophthalmic microscope system based on the information on the one or more anatomical features of the eye. The display signal comprises a visual guidance overlay for guiding a user of the ophthalmic microscope system with respect to the one or more anatomical features of the eye.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing image data of tissue that includes at least one processor is disclosed. The apparatus is configured for determining a profile from a plurality of profiles, and applying a plurality of settings from the determined profile. The apparatus determines the image based on the applied settings, and outputs data for displaying at least one image. Each profile includes a plurality of settings. Each profile can be configured to enhance and/or suppress anatomical features of the image.

Abstract: Examples relate to an illumination system for a microscope system, and to a system, method and computer program for a microscope system. The illumination system includes an illumination module for providing a spatially modulated illumination of a sample. The illumination system further includes one or more processors configured to determine a depth characteristic of the sample. The one or more processors is configured to control the illumination module based on the depth characteristic of the sample.

Abstract: An optical beam splitter including an at least partially semi-transparent layer. The at least partially semi-transparent layer includes at least one first region having a first transmission coefficient and a first reflection coefficient for visible light and at least one second region having a second transmission coefficient for visible light. The first transmission coefficient is larger than 0 and the first reflection coefficient is larger than 0. The second transmission coefficient differs from the first transmission coefficient. The optical beam splitter is configured so that visible light passing the at least partially semi-transparent layer through the at least one first region propagates along a first optical output path of the optical beam splitter and visible light reflected by the at least one first region propagates along a second optical output path of the optical beam splitter.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which is to identify a feature of an image captured from a first focal plane; determining a focus position relative to the first focal plane; and to determine an aperture setting. At the focus position and the aperture setting, a depth of field is provided. The apparatus may be further configured to determine at least one of a second plane and a third plane relative to the first focal plane. At the focus position and the aperture setting, the at least one of the second plane or the third plane is in focus.

Abstract: Examples relate to a microscope system and to a corresponding control system, method and computer program. The microscope system comprises a microscope configured to generate images of a sample being arranged on a sample stage. The microscope system comprises a sample stage configured to carry the sample. The sample stage comprises a visual marker. The method comprises an optical imaging sensor configured to provide image data of an image showing the visual marker of the sample stage. The method comprises a control system configured to determine a position of the sample stage based on the image data of the image showing the visual marker.

Abstract: Examples relate to an illumination system for a microscope system, and to a system, method and computer program for a microscope system. The illumination system comprises an illumination module for providing a spatially modulated illumination of a sample. The illumination system further comprises one or more processors configured to determine a depth characteristic of the sample. The one or more processors is configured to control the illumination module based on the depth characteristic of the sample.

Abstract: An arm assembly of a robot includes a servo coupled to the chest of the robot, an upper arm driven by the servo, a forearm rotatably coupled to the upper arm, a hand connected to an end of the forearm and rotatable about a first axis extending along a lengthwise direction of the forearm; and a hand transmission mechanism configured to transmit motion from the servo to the hand so as to drive the hand to rotate about the first axis.

Abstract: An assembly for driving a waist of a humanoid robot to rotate with respect to a chest of the humanoid robot includes a support assembly fixed in the chest, a servo mounted to the support assembly, and a rotating member fixed to the waist and rotatable when driven by the servo.

Abstract: A leg assembly of a robot comprising a waist includes a thigh rotatably coupled to the waist, a lower leg rotatably coupled to the thigh, a foot rotatably coupled to the lower leg, a servo fixe to the thigh, a first transmission mechanism configured to transmit motion from the servo to the thigh to drive the thigh to rotate with respect to the waist; a second transmission mechanism configured to transmit motion from the thigh to the lower leg to drive the lower leg to flex when the thigh move upward and extend when the thigh move downward; and a third transmission mechanism configured rotatably connected to the thigh and the foot in such a way that the foot dorsiflexes from an original position when the lower leg is flexing and rotates back toward the original position when the lower leg is extending.

Abstract: An arm assembly includes a servo coupled to the chest of the robot, an upper arm driven by the servo, a forearm rotatably coupled to the upper arm, and a forearm transmission member comprising a first end rotatable with respect to the chest and a second end coupled to the forearm. The upper arm, the forearm and the forearm transmission member are arranged in such a way that the forearm rotates when the upper arm rotates with respect to the chest.

Abstract: A head of a robot includes a head housing, a lace panel connected to the head housing, a mask moveably connected to the head housing, a mounting frame arranged within the head housing, a first servo connected to the mounting frame, and a first transmission mechanism to transmit motion from the first servo to the mask so as to move the mask between a first position where the mask covers the face panel and a second position where the mask is lifted to expose the face panel.

Abstract: A battery case for a robot has a housing and an end cap. The housing defines a chamber for receiving a battery therein. The chamber has an open end. The end cap includes a cap that is used to cover the open end, a rotatable post rotatably passing through the cap and extending into the chamber, an elastic member arranged around the rotatable post and comprising an end abutting against the cap, and a locking member connected to the rotatable post and rotatable together with the rotatable post to a position where the locking member is engaged with the housing, thus locking the cap to the housing.

Abstract: An arm assembly includes a servo coupled to the chest of the robot, an upper arm driven by the servo, a forearm rotatably coupled to the upper arm, and a forearm transmission member comprising a first end rotatable with respect to the chest and a second end coupled to the forearm. The upper arm, the forearm and the forearm transmission member are arranged in such a way that the forearm rotates when the upper arm rotates with respect to the chest.