Abstract: Embodiments include methods executed by a processor of a robotic device for selecting a frontier goal for autonomous map building within a space, including determining trajectory costs for the robotic device traversing from an occupied area to each of a plurality of available frontier goals, wherein the plurality of available frontier goals include positions within the space from which the robotic device is configured to collect information to autonomously build a map of the space, determining co-visibility costs for each of the plurality of available frontier goals, determining a frontier cost for each of the plurality of available frontier goals based on a difference between the trajectory cost and the co-visibility cost of the respective available frontier goal; and selecting one of the plurality of available frontier goals having a lowest determined frontier cost.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for modifying primary T cells. In one aspect, the invention comprises administering to a cell a stem-loop Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) RNA (st-crRNA) and a Cpf1 enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for generating a modified T cell with a nucleic acid capable of downregulating endogenous gene expression selected from the group consisting of TCR ? chain, TCR ? chain, beta-2 microglobulin, a HLA molecule, CTLA-4, PD1, and FAS and further comprising a nucleic acid encoding a modified T cell receptor (TCR) comprising affinity for a surface antigen on a target cell or an electroporated nucleic acid encoding a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). Also included are methods and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified T cell for adoptive therapy and treating a condition, such as an autoimmune disease.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for modifying primary T cells. In one aspect, the invention comprises administering to a cell a stem-loop Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) RNA (st-crRNA) and a Cpf1 enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention relates to engineered chimeric guide RNAs and their uses in systems and methods for gene expression perturbation in eukaryotic cells. Furthermore, the invention also relates to methods for generating a modified T cell using the engineered chimeric guide RNAs of the present application, and to the obtained modified T cell. Also included are methods and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified T cell for adoptive therapy and treating a condition, such as cancer, infections or autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides gene edited modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g., gene edited modified T cells) comprising an exogenous T cell receptor (TCR) and/or a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having specificity for a target antigen, and an insertion and/or deletion in one or more endogenous gene loci, wherein the endogenous gene loci encode regulators of T cell function, thereby resulting in immune cells having enhanced function. Compositions and methods of treatment are also provided. The present invention provides methods of screening for TCR- or CAR-T cells with enhanced immune function (e.g., T cell efficacy, T cell memory, and/or T cell persistence).

Abstract: Provided is a chimeric antigen receptor, comprising an antigen binding region, a transmembrane domain and an intracellular signaling region. The antigen binding region comprises an antibody specifically targeting CD7, and the intracellular signaling region consists of a co-stimulatory domain, a primary signal transduction domain, and a ?C chain or intracellular region thereof. Also provided are an engineered immune cell comprising the chimeric antigen receptor and a pharmaceutical composition thereof, and use of the engineered immune cell/pharmaceutical composition for treating cancers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides gene edited modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g., gene edited modified T cells) comprising an exogenous T cell receptor (TCR) and/or a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having specificity for a target antigen, and an insertion and/or deletion in one or more endogenous gene loci, wherein the endogenous gene loci encode regulators of T cell function, thereby resulting in immune cells having enhanced function. Compositions and methods of treatment are also provided. The present invention provides methods of screening for TCR- or CAR-T cells with enhanced immune function (e.g., T cell efficacy, T cell memory, and/or T cell persistence).

Abstract: Provided are an ROR1-targeting antibody, and a multispecific antibody, a chimeric antigen receptor, an antibody conjugate, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit which comprise same, and the use thereof in the diagnosis/treatment/prevention of diseases associated with ROR1 expression.

Abstract: An engineered immune cell, which expresses (i) a cell surface molecule that specifically recognizes a ligand, (ii) an exogenous interleukin, and (iii) an exogenous Flt3L, XCL2, and/or XCL1; the engineered immune cell can be used for treating cancer, infection, or autoimmune diseases; and compared with a traditional engineered immune cell, the engineered immune cell has significantly improved tumor killing activity.

Abstract: Provided are an NKG2A-targeting antibody, and a multispecific antibody, a chimeric receptor, an antibody conjugate, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit which comprise same, and the use thereof in the diagnosis/treatment/prevention of diseases associated with NKG2A expression.

Abstract: The present invention provides a CD19-targeting humanized antibody, and a multispecific antibody, chimeric receptor, antibody conjugate, pharmaceutical composition, and kit comprising the CD19-targeting humanized antibody, and a use thereof in the diagnosis/treatment/prevention of diseases associated with CD19 expression.

Abstract: Provided in the present invention are a BCMA-targeting single-domain antibody and an encoding nucleotide sequence thereof. Also provided in the present invention are a multispecific antibody, a chimeric antigen receptor, and an antibody conjugate containing the BCMA single domain antibody, and a pharmaceutical composition and kit containing said antibodies, chimeric antigen receptor and antibody conjugate, and the use thereof in the diagnosis/treatment/prevention of diseases associated with BCMA expression.

Abstract: Provided is a chimeric antigen receptor, comprising a ligand-binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a co-stimulatory domain, and an intracellular signaling domain. The co-stimulatory domain comprises an intracellular region of an NK-activated receptor or a ligand thereof. Also provided are an engineered immune cell comprising the chimeric antigen receptor and a use thereof in treatment of diseases, such as cancers, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

Abstract: Provided is an engineered immune cell. The engineered immune cell expresses (i) a chimeric receptor, and (ii) exogenous CCL3, CCL4 and/or CCL5, has improved tumor killing activity, and can be used to treat cancer, infection or autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a CD7-targeting humanized antibody, and a multispecific antibody, chimeric antigen receptor, antibody conjugate, pharmaceutical composition, and kit comprising the CD7-targeting humanized antibody, and a use thereof in the diagnosis/treatment/prevention of diseases associated with CD7 expression.

Abstract: Provided is an engineered immune cell. The cell expresses a chimeric antigen receptor comprising an antigen-binding region. The antigen-binding region comprises an anti-CD7 antibody, and the expression of endogenous CD7, at least one TCR/CD3 gene, and at least one MHC-II related gene is suppressed or silenced. Further provided is the use of the engineered immune cell in the treatment of diseases associated with CD7 expression.

Abstract: A chimeric antigen receptor, containing a ligand binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a co-stimulatory domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, the co-stimulatory domain containing CD94 and/or LT? intracellular regions. The present invention further relates to engineered immune cells containing such a chimeric antigen receptor, and uses thereof in the treatment of diseases, such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

Abstract: Provided is an engineered immune cell. The expressions of at least one MHC related gene and at least one NK activating receptor binding molecule are suppressed or silenced, so as to suppress the killing of the engineered immune cell by NK cells. Also provided are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the engineered immune cell and use of the engineered immune cell in preparation of drugs for treatment of cancer, infection, or autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Various embodiments include methods for improving navigation by a processor of a robotic device. Such embodiments may include initiating a start of a predetermined time period associated with semantic information extraction, and determining whether an adverse event related to one or more sensors of the robotic device is detected. Such embodiments may also include identifying a current time slot of the predetermined time period, identifying a current estimated position and orientation of the robotic device, and recording updates to semantic information stored for the one or more sensor based on the identified current time slot and the current estimated position and orientation of the robotic device in response to determining that an adverse event related to one or more sensors of the robotic device is detected.