Abstract: A handling system for a turbine component and a computerized machining system are provided. A gripper of the system includes a mounting arm operatively coupled to a tool handler of the machining system, a plurality of contact members configured to collectively grasp the turbine component, and a first actuator configured to move at least one of the contact members between a release position in which the contact members receive a part of the turbine component therebetween at a first longitudinal position thereof and a grasp position in which the contact members grasp the part at a second longitudinal position thereof different than the first longitudinal position. The tool handler and/or the turbine component is linearly moved to move the gripper relative to the turbine component between the first longitudinal position and the second longitudinal position. A loading system allowing easier loading/unloading of the turbine component may also be provided.

Abstract: Blades and methods of manufacturing the same. A blade includes a blade body and a cutting edge disposed around a perimeter of the blade body, wherein the cutting edge comprises a centerline and a width. The blade includes a plurality of cutter pockets attached to the blade body such that two or more of the plurality of cutter pockets are attached to the blade body at a different position across the width of the cutting edge relative to the centerline of the cutting edge.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for detecting vehicle events. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicle. The system detects a vehicle event based on the information conveyed by the output signals. The system selects a subset of sensors based on the detected vehicle event. The system captures and records information from the selected subset of sensors. The system transfers the recorded information to a remote server or provider.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for determining responsiveness of a driver of a vehicle to feedback regarding driving behaviors. The system may include a sensor configured to generate output signals conveying first driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver. The system may include one or more processors configured to obtain the first driving behavior information. The one or more processors may effectuate provision of feedback defined by feedback information based on the first driving behavior. The sensor may be configured to output signals conveying second driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver during and/or subsequent to the provision of the feedback. The one or more processors may be configured to obtain the second driving behavior information and assess responsiveness of the driver to the feedback based on the second driving behavior information.

Abstract: There is described an outlet valve for a container, for example, a bioreactor container. The outlet valve comprises a membrane and the outlet valve is attachable to a wall of the container such that the membrane is arranged to face an internal volume of the container. The outlet valve further comprises an actuator operable to move membrane from: a first position in which the membrane is substantially in a plane of the wall of the container, to a second position in which a part of the membrane is displaced from the plane of the wall of the container such that the membrane is frustum-shaped.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and using risk profiles for management of a fleet of vehicles are disclosed. The risk profiles characterize values representing likelihoods of occurrences of vehicle events, based on previously detected vehicle events. Exemplary implementations may: obtain vehicle event information for vehicle events that have been detected by the fleet of vehicles; aggregate the vehicle event information for multiple ones of the events to create one or more of a first risk profile, a second risk profile and/or a third risk profile; obtain a point of origin for and a target destination of a particular vehicle; determine a set of routes from the point of origin to the target destination; determine individual values representing likelihoods of occurrences of vehicle events along individual routes in the set of routes; select the first route from the set of routes; and provide the selected first route to the particular vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining and using deviations from driver-specific vehicle performance expectations for a particular vehicle operator are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may obtain trip information or service information that include values for driver performance metrics pertaining to a particular vehicle operator; determine the driver-specific performance expectations by aggregating information included in the obtained trip information; determine particular metric values for a current trip; compare the determined driver-specific performance expectations with the particular metric values for the current trip; determine deviations based on the comparisons; determine whether to recommend an action based on the deviations; and generate and/or provide one or more notifications to at least one of the particular vehicle operator, a stakeholder of the fleet of vehicles, and a remote computing server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying whether vehicle operators are paying attention are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate output signals conveying information related to a first vehicle operator; make a first type of determination of at least one of an object on which attention of the first vehicle operator is focused and/or a direction in which attention of the first vehicle operator is focused; make a second type of determination regarding fatigue of the first vehicle operator; make a third type of determination of at least one of a distraction level of the first vehicle operator and/or a fatigue level of the first vehicle operator; and effectuate a notification regarding the third type of determination to at least one of the first vehicle operator and/or a remote computing server.

Abstract: Blades and methods of manufacturing the same. A blade includes a blade body comprising a cutting edge disposed around a perimeter of the blade body. The blade includes a cutter pocket configured to receive a cutter, wherein the cutter pocket is attached to the blade body. The blade includes a cutter attached to the cutter pocket.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a distributed data center that includes resources carried by a fleet of vehicles. Individual vehicles carry sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicles and/or the surroundings of the vehicles. The system includes a remote computing server configured to obtain executable code from a user, and subsequently transmit the executable code to individual vehicles in the fleet. Individual vehicles locally execute the executable code to produce local results, and subsequently transfer the results to the remote computing server for presentation to the user.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a distributed data center that includes resources carried by a fleet of vehicles. Individual vehicles carry sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicles and/or the surroundings of the vehicles. The system includes a remote computing server configured to obtain executable code from a user, and subsequently transmit the executable code to individual vehicles in the fleet. Individual vehicles locally execute the executable code to produce local results, and subsequently transfer the results to the remote computing server for presentation to the user.

Abstract: Flow meters may include a body defining a fluid channel therein. At least one structure may be positioned within the fluid channel, and fixed relative to the body, that is shaped and positioned to produce a flow-induced vibration that varies according to a rate of fluid flow through the fluid channel. A method of measuring a fluid flow rate may include directing a fluid over a first structure located in a first channel, and producing a first flow-induced vibration that varies according to a rate of fluid flow in a first channel with the first structure. The method may further include measuring the vibration of a remote structure coupled to the first channel, and determining the rate of fluid flow in the first channel from the measured vibration.

Abstract: A bioreactor interface plate assembly for attachment to a bioreactor container holding a cell suspension. The bioreactor interface plate assembly comprising a bioreactor interface plate and a filter. The bioreactor interface plate including a port formed therein for egress of fluid from the bioreactor container. The filter attached to the bioreactor interface plate in fluid communication with the port, the filter positioned to be located within an internal volume of the bioreactor container while the bioreactor container is connected to the bioreactor interface plate. The filter configured to retain cells from the cell suspension in the internal volume when the fluid egresses from the bioreactor container via the port.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system that determines driving performance by a vehicle operator for simulated driving of a simulated vehicle in a simulation engine. Individual vehicle event scenarios correspond to vehicle events. Individual simulation scenarios correspond to individual vehicle event scenarios. A vehicle operator, e.g., an autonomous driving algorithm, operates the simulated vehicle in the simulation engine for a set of simulation scenarios. One or more metrics quantify the performance of the vehicle operator based on simulated results.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and using risk profiles for management of a fleet of vehicles are disclosed. The risk profiles characterize values representing likelihoods of occurrences of vehicle events, based on previously detected vehicle events. Exemplary implementations may: obtain vehicle event information for vehicle events that have been detected by the fleet of vehicles; aggregate the vehicle event information for multiple ones of the events to create one or more of a first risk profile, a second risk profile and/or a third risk profile; obtain a point of origin for and a target destination of a particular vehicle; determine a set of routes from the point of origin to the target destination; determine individual values representing likelihoods of occurrences of vehicle events along individual routes in the set of routes; select the first route from the set of routes; and provide the selected first route to the particular vehicle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system that determines driving performance by a vehicle operator for simulated driving of a simulated vehicle in a simulation engine. Individual vehicle event scenarios correspond to vehicle events. Individual simulation scenarios correspond to individual vehicle event scenarios. A vehicle operator, e.g., an autonomous driving algorithm, operates the simulated vehicle in the simulation engine for a set of simulation scenarios. One or more metrics quantify the performance of the vehicle operator based on simulated results.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a distributed data center that includes resources carried by a fleet of vehicles. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicles and/or the surroundings of vehicles. The system includes a remote computing server configured to maintain map data and distribute it to the fleet, including local map data to individual vehicles pertaining to their surroundings. Individual vehicles may compare the local map data with the information related to their individual surroundings. Based on such comparisons, individual vehicles may detect discrepancies between the local map data and the information related to their individual surroundings. The remote computing server may modify and/or update the map data based on the detected discrepancies.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for determining vehicle operator preparedness for vehicles that support both autonomous operation and manual operation. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to vehicles and their operation. During autonomous vehicle operation, the system gauges the level of responsiveness of an individual vehicle operator through challenges and corresponding responses. Based on the level of responsiveness, a preparedness metric is determined for each vehicle operator individually.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a sitting duck scenario of a vehicle on or near a road are disclosed. The current location and speed of the vehicle are used for different comparisons and/or determinations, including a comparison to road-specific information to determine whether the vehicle is in a particular proximity of a highway, and a determination whether the vehicle has been stationary continuously for at least a specified duration. Additional comparisons and/or determinations may be used. If such an occurrence has been detected, one or more notifications are generated, and provided to one or more of the vehicle operator and/or a remote computing server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing speed thresholds for a fleet of vehicles are disclosed. Input is used to provide associations between particular weather-relation conditions (such as rain) and arithmetic operations, that may be used to determine a current speed threshold as a function of a local posted speed limit at the current location of a vehicle. The current speed threshold is subsequently used to detect whether vehicles are exceeding the current speed threshold.