Abstract: An automated measurement system and method for acquiring human hand measurements for the automated construction of artificial hands may be provided. In some embodiments, the method for acquiring human hand measurements for the automated construction of artificial hands includes receiving, from one or more measurement devices, one or more scans of a hand of a subject. The method may also include identifying a plurality of landmark positions on the hand by performing an imaging analysis of the one or more scans, and determining a plurality of measurements related to one or more of a plurality of fingers of the hand based on one or more of the identified landmark positions. The method may generate a point cloud of the plurality of determined measurements.

Abstract: A printing device for concrete robotic 3D printing is provided. The printing device includes an inlet component, a collector component, and a nozzle. The inlet component includes a concrete inlet and a cleaning vent. The collector compartment includes an adapter and a metal collector assembly. The printing device further includes reinforcement bars, reinforced inner walls, and threaded metal inserts.

Abstract: Fast-ejection safety systems for hotwire cutters are provided. The safety system comprises a microcontroller, a wire shield, a servo motor and a servo motor arm. The safety system further comprises one or more ultrasonic sensors, a power source, and a safety system casing.

Abstract: A tactile sensor, a surgical instrument, and a method of making the tactile sensor are provided. In one embodiment, a tactile sensor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an intermediate layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. The intermediate layer includes a polyurethane-zinc oxide nanocomposite. Further, one or both of the first and second electrodes may include a silver conductive paste.

Abstract: A system includes a mobile robot, a first imaging device configured to inspect an area surrounding the mobile robot, a UV disinfection mechanism attached to the mobile robot, and a telepresence control mechanism configured to control the mobile robot. The UV disinfection mechanism is configured to disinfect the area surrounding the mobile robot. The telepresence control mechanism is configured to allow a user of the mobile robot to control the mobile robot remotely. The mobile robot has a mapping functionality and a navigation functionality.

Abstract: A prosthesis may include a fitted stump cover. The prosthesis may also include a socket fitted over the stump cover. The prosthesis may further include a ball attached to the socket. In addition, the prosthesis may include a shuttle locking mechanism attached in part to the ball. Further, the prosthesis may include a tool attached to the prosthesis by the shuttle locking mechanism.

Abstract: A prosthesis may include a fitted stump cover. The prosthesis may also include a socket fitted over the stump cover. The prosthesis may further include a ball attached to the socket. In addition, the prosthesis may include a shuttle locking mechanism attached in part to the ball. Further, the prosthesis may include a tool attached to the prosthesis by the shuttle locking mechanism.

Abstract: A method may include measuring, photoplethysmography (PPG) data and capacitance data of an object. The method may also include, with the PPG data and the capacitance data, detecting, by a microprocessor, positive peaks of the data by comparing successive measurements. The method may further include finding, by the microprocessor, a maximum peak value of the detected positive peaks, and generating, by the microprocessor, a threshold value based on detected positive peaks. If the maximum peak value is greater than the threshold value, analyze, by the microprocessor, a fingerprint of the object. The method may also include determining, by the microprocessor, based on the PPG data, the capacitance data and the fingerprint of the object, at least one of if the object is authorized or unauthorized, and if the object is a human being or not a human being.

Abstract: Certain embodiments may generally relate to smart robotic therapeutic devices. A modular toy may include a multiple detachable carriages. The modular toy may also include a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen mounted on a first carriage of the plurality of carriages. The modular toy may further include a bubble-generation mechanism installed on the first carriage, a container disposed on a second carriage of the plurality of carriages that is attached to the first carriage, and a robotic arm mounted on a third carriage of the plurality of carriages that is attached to the second carriage.

Abstract: Certain embodiments may generally relate to smart robotic therapeutic devices. A modular toy may include a multiple detachable carriages. The modular toy may also include a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen mounted on a first carriage of the plurality of carriages. The modular toy may further include a bubble-generation mechanism installed on the first carriage, a container disposed on a second carriage of the plurality of carriages that is attached to the first carriage, and a robotic arm mounted on a third carriage of the plurality of carriages that is attached to the second carriage.

Abstract: A method may include measuring, photoplethysmography (PPG) data and capacitance data of an object. The method may also include, with the PPG data and the capacitance data, detecting, by a microprocessor, positive peaks of the data by comparing successive measurements. The method may further include finding, by the microprocessor, a maximum peak value of the detected positive peaks, and generating, by the microprocessor, a threshold value based on detected positive peaks. If the maximum peak value is greater than the threshold value, analyze, by the microprocessor, a fingerprint of the object. The method may also include determining, by the microprocessor, based on the PPG data, the capacitance data and the fingerprint of the object, at least one of if the object is authorized or unauthorized, and if the object is a human being or not a human being.