Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for controlling an autonomous vehicle to enter a driveway. As an example, an instruction to pickup or drop off a passenger at a location may be received. It may be determined that the vehicle is arriving in a lane on an opposite side of a street as the location, the lane having a traffic direction opposite to a traffic direction of a lane adjacent to the location. A difficulty score to maneuver the vehicle to the lane adjacent to the location may be determined, and the difficulty score may be compared to a predetermined difficulty score. Based on the comparison, it may be determined to an available driveway on the same side of the street as the location. The vehicle may be controlled to enter the available driveway.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-program product includes identifying a set of heterogeneous sensors, configuring a plurality of model training compositions for each of the set of heterogeneous sensors, computing, for each of the plurality of model training compositions, a first efficacy metric value based on predictive outputs of the at least two machine learning models, identifying, for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, a champion model training composition of the subject sensor, the champion model training composition having a highest efficacy metric value, and electing, from a plurality of champion model training compositions corresponding to the champion model training compositions identified for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, an overall champion model training composition corresponding to a champion sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors based on an assessment of second efficacy metric values of the plurality of champion model training compositions.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for reducing inconvenience to other road users caused by stopped autonomous vehicles. As an example, a vehicle having an autonomous driving mode may be stopped at a first location. While the vehicle is stopped, sensor data is received from a perception system of the vehicle. The sensor data may identify a road user. Using the sensor data, a value indicative of a level of inconvenience to the road user caused by stopping the vehicle at the first location may be determined. The vehicle is controlled in the autonomous driving mode to cause the vehicle to move from the first location and in order to reduce the value.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved device and system that punches holes in irrigation tubing in a continuous process with the ability to vary hole spacing based on locational needs and deposits the punched tubing into a trough created within the soil. The system of the present disclosure is configured to adjust the location and size of the holes as they are punched in the irrigation tubing based on data obtained from Computerized Hole Section (CHS) prescriptions and real-time GPS location data. The system is also configured to create a curved trough in the soil and place the punched tubing therein.

Abstract: In an example, a MEMS device includes an anti-reflective coating layer formed on a substrate of the MEMS device. The device includes a hinge formed on the substrate, where an edge of the hinge on the substrate is aligned with an edge of the anti-reflective coating layer. The device includes a mirror coupled to the hinge.

Abstract: This disclosure provides gypsum cement compositions which comprise an aggregate stabilizing mixture containing a combination of a polysaccharide gum and a polyacrylamide-gelatin blend, and methods for making and using these compositions, including pourable/pumpable floor underlayment slurries and methods for forming high strength underlayment on different substrates.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating user engagement with units of work assigned within a collaboration environment are presented herein. Implementations may: manage environment state information maintaining a collaboration environment, the environment state information the work unit records including values of an approval state parameter; effectuate presentation of a user interface of the collaboration environment, the user interface displaying individual work unit pages for individual units of work that include a set of user interface elements available for selection by the users, individual user interface elements in the set corresponding to different ones of the values of the approval state parameter; obtain user input information conveying user input characterizing the selection of the individual user interface elements; update the work unit records based on the user input information; and/or other perform other operations.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for controlling an autonomous vehicle to enter a driveway. As an example, an instruction to pickup or drop off a passenger at a location may be received. It may be determined that the vehicle is arriving in a lane on an opposite side of a street as the location, the lane having a traffic direction opposite to a traffic direction of a lane adjacent to the location. A difficulty score to maneuver the vehicle to the lane adjacent to the location may be determined, and the difficulty score may be compared to a predetermined difficulty score. Based on the comparison, it may be determined to an available driveway on the same side of the street as the location. The vehicle may be controlled to enter the available driveway.

Abstract: An electrical contact includes a cantilever beam extending from a beam connected end connected to a body of the electrical contact to a beam free end along an insertion direction, and a protection tab extending from a tab connected end connected to the body of the electrical contact to a tab free end in a direction opposite to the insertion direction. The tab free end is positioned between the beam free end and the beam connected end along the direction opposite to the insertion direction.

Abstract: A versatile and compact design for an electric motor assembly is disclosed. The electric motor assembly may include a fan mounted on an end of an output through-shaft of an electric motor to cool both the electric motor and a motor controller. The motor controller may be bracket-mounted on the electric motor housing or integrated into the electric motor assembly and is electrically connected to the electric motor to deliver power and exchange CAN bus communication. A fan shroud may be mounted on a compartment cover that seals a first end of the electric motor assembly. This shroud-mounting compartment cover is interchangeable with a brake compartment cover of an electric brake assembly. When the fan and shroud are removed, an electric brake can be installed in the brake compartment.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes depositing an organic polymer layer on one or more material layers. The method also includes thermally curing the organic polymer layer. The method includes depositing a hard mask on the organic polymer layer and depositing a photoresist layer on the hard mask. The method also includes patterning the photoresist layer to expose at least a portion of the hard mask. The method includes etching the exposed portion of the hard mask to expose at least a portion of the organic polymer layer. The method also includes etching the exposed portion of the organic polymer layer to expose at least a portion of the one or more material layers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for effectuating sets of automated actions within a collaboration environment based on trigger events are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: manage environment state information maintaining a collaboration environment, the collaboration environment being configured to facilitate interaction by users with the collaboration environment, the environment state information including values of environment parameters; generate automation information based on user entry and/or selection of the automation information into a user interface, the automation information specifying sets of automated actions to carry out in the collaboration environment in response to occurrence of trigger events; detect occurrence of the trigger events based on changes in the values of the environment parameters; responsive to the detection of the occurrence of individual trigger events, effectuate individual sets of automated actions within the collaboration environment; and/or perform other operations.

Abstract: A contact includes a cantilever beam and a protection tab. The cantilever beam extends from a beam connected end to a beam free end along an insertion direction. The protection tab extends from a tab connected end to a tab free end in a direction opposite to the insertion direction. The tab free end is positioned adjacent to the beam free end.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-program product includes identifying a set of heterogeneous sensors, configuring a plurality of model training compositions for each of the set of heterogeneous sensors, computing, for each of the plurality of model training compositions, a first efficacy metric value based on predictive outputs of the at least two machine learning models, identifying, for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, a champion model training composition of the subject sensor, the champion model training composition having a highest efficacy metric value, and electing, from a plurality of champion model training compositions corresponding to the champion model training compositions identified for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, an overall champion model training composition corresponding to a champion sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors based on an assessment of second efficacy metric values of the plurality of champion model training compositions.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-program product includes identifying a set of heterogeneous sensors, configuring a plurality of model training compositions for each of the set of heterogeneous sensors, computing, for each of the plurality of model training compositions, a first efficacy metric value based on predictive outputs of the at least two machine learning models, identifying, for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, a champion model training composition of the subject sensor, the champion model training composition having a highest efficacy metric value, and electing, from a plurality of champion model training compositions corresponding to the champion model training compositions identified for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, an overall champion model training composition corresponding to a champion sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors based on an assessment of second efficacy metric values of the plurality of champion model training compositions.

Abstract: Surgical instruments and devices for creating surgical working spaces and related methods are disclosed. An example surgical spacemaking device may include surgical spacemaking device an elongated connecting portion and an expandable spacemaking portion disposed distally on the connecting portion. The spacemaking portion may include an expandable lateral base portion. an expandable first vertical lateral portion configured to extend generally orthogonally from the lateral base portion, and an expandable second vertical lateral portion configured to extend generally orthogonally from the lateral base portion.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-program product includes identifying a set of heterogeneous sensors, configuring a plurality of model training compositions for each of the set of heterogeneous sensors, computing, for each of the plurality of model training compositions, a first efficacy metric value based on predictive outputs of the at least two machine learning models, identifying, for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, a champion model training composition of the subject sensor, the champion model training composition having a highest efficacy metric value, and electing, from a plurality of champion model training compositions corresponding to the champion model training compositions identified for each sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors, an overall champion model training composition corresponding to a champion sensor of the set of heterogeneous sensors based on an assessment of second efficacy metric values of the plurality of champion model training compositions.

Abstract: A connector or connector assembly includes a first body hingedly connected to a second body and movable between a first and second position with respect thereto. The first body includes a first terminal position assurance (TPA) device, a first terminal space receiving a first terminal, and a first terminal latch engaging with the first terminal and securing it within the first terminal space. The second body includes a second TPA device, a second terminal space receiving a second terminal, and a second terminal latch engaging with the second terminal and securing it within the second terminal space. A TPA latch secures the first body and the second body in each of the first and second positions. In the second position, the first TPA device engages with the second terminal, and the second TPA device engages with the first terminal.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for controlling an autonomous vehicle to respond to queuing behaviors at pickup or drop-off locations. As an example, a request to pick up or drop off a passenger at a location may be received. The location may be determined to likely have a queue for picking up and dropping off passengers. Based on sensor data received from a perception system, whether a queue exists at the location may be determined. Once it is determined that a queue exists, it may be determined whether to join the queue to avoid inconveniencing other road users. Based on the determination to join the queue, the vehicle may be controlled to join the queue.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle comprises a controller comprising a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium including instructions. The system comprises first, second, and third inputs configured to be manipulated by an operator. The system comprises first, second, and third displays adjacent the first, second, and third inputs, respectively. The first, second and third displays are configured to show first, second, and third indicia, respectively. Manipulation of the first input by the operator transmits a selection input signal to the controller. The controller receives the selection input signal. The processor compares the selection input signal to the instructions in the non-transitory computer-readable medium, transmits a selection output signal to the second and third displays, removes the second and third indicia from the second and third displays, and shows a first sub-selection indicium on the second display and a second sub-selection indicium on the third display.