Abstract: A computer implemented method for object detection comprises the following steps carried out by computer hardware components: acquiring an image of an environment; determining at least one reflection in the image, the at least one reflection being at least one reflection of a light source of an occluded object; determining enhanced reflection information based on the at least one reflection; and detecting the occluded objected based on the enhanced reflection information.

Abstract: A medical cover fastening element is configured for releasably fixing a sterile cover film to a navigation marker, preferably to a light emitting diode, in particular to a light emitting diode of a surgical robot. The medical cover fastening element has an opening and a cover fastening interface. The opening extends along a longitudinal axis from an underside to an upper side of the cover fastening element, into which opening a protruding body, preferably a navigation marker, very preferably a light emitting diode, can be inserted from an underside towards the upper side. The cover fastening element can be releasably fastened, force-fittingly and/or form-fittingly, via the cover fastening interface, in particular in the region of the underside of the cover fastening element. A sterile cover film, a cover fastening system, a sterile cover system and a surgical robot can be used with the medical cover fastening element.

Abstract: A shaft of or for a medical hand instrument includes a distal shaft section having a first end face and a proximal shaft section having a second end face. The first end face and second end face face one another. At least one of the end faces is set at an angle of incidence not equal to 90° with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, so that different shaft shapes result depending on the relative rotational position of the two shaft sections.

Abstract: A computerized method of adapting operation of a vehicle includes receiving first sensor data indicating a current driving state of a driver of the vehicle. The computerized method includes determining a first deviation metric by comparing the first sensor data to a reference driving state. The computerized method also includes, in response to the first deviation metric exceeding a first threshold, signaling, to the driver via a user interface of the vehicle, intended vehicle adaptation. The computerized method includes selectively receiving, via the user interface, an overriding user input from the driver. The computerized method further includes, in response to the overriding user input being received, commencing recording driving data, including the first sensor data. The computerized method includes, in response to the overriding user input not being received, adapting operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A computerized method of emergency notification for a vehicle including external sensors and internal sensors. The method includes predicting a likelihood of an occurrence of an accident of the vehicle based on vehicle data and data received from one or more of the external sensors. The method includes, in response to the likelihood of the occurrence of the accident being higher than an accident threshold, transmitting a pre-accident signal to a relay station. The pre-accident signal includes vehicle and passenger status information generated based on vehicle data before the accident, data received from one or more of the external sensors before the accident, and data received from one or more of the internal sensors before the accident.

Abstract: A computerized method for vehicle cabin safety includes determining, based on one or more images showing an interior of a vehicle cabin, at least one object in the vehicle cabin. The method includes determining a number of features of the at least one object. The method includes determining a danger level for the at least one object based on the number of features. The method includes, in response to determining that the danger level meets a given criteria, outputting a warning signal.

Abstract: A medical quick coupling system includes a guide sleeve into which a medical instrument or medical device can be received and aligned or oriented. A quick coupling includes a radially inner carrier sleeve, in which the guide sleeve can be received and aligned or oriented, and a radially outer actuating sleeve that is movable relative to the carrier sleeve, with a receiving position and a fixing position. A coupling mechanism is arranged between the actuating sleeve and carrier sleeve, so that insertion of the guide sleeve into the quick coupling moves the coupling mechanism from a disengaged position to an engaged position. The coupling mechanism thereby disengages the actuating sleeve from the receiving position into the fixing position. Actuation of the actuating sleeve from the fixing position against a pretension force into the receiving position moves the coupling mechanism from the engaged position into the disengaged position.

Abstract: A medical fastening adapter is detachably fastenable to a fastening section of a medical robot arranged within a sterile cover or barrier. The fastening adapter includes a support structure with an instrument interface. The fastening adapter also includes at least a first, a second, and a third geometric coupling structure designed for positive connection to the fastening section. An adjusting element is operable to change positions of at least the first, second, and third geometric coupling structures relative to one another so that in a first state, the fastening adapter is couplable to the fastening section, and in a second state, the fastening adapter is non-detachably fixed to the fastening section, such that the position of the fastening adapter is fixed relative to the fastening section via the first, second, and third coupling structures. A medical fastening system and a medical device can include the medical fastening adapter.

Abstract: The prediction system for predicting an information related to a pedestrian has a tracking module that detects and tracks in real-time a pedestrian in an operating area, from sensor data; a machine-learning prediction module that performs a prediction of information at future times related to the tracked pedestrian using a machine-learning algorithm from input data including data of the tracked pedestrian transmitted by the tracking module and map data of the operating area; a pedestrian behavior assessment module that determines additional data of the tracked pedestrian representative of a real time behavior of the pedestrian, and said additional data of the tracked pedestrian is used by the machine-learning prediction module as another input data to perform the prediction.

Abstract: Provided is a block copolymer comprising a polymer block (A) formed from repeating units of formula (I): wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl, and a polymer block (B) formed from repeating units of formula (II): as well as a hydrogel comprising the block copolymer.

Abstract: A computerized method of depth determination in a vehicle includes determining, based on image data obtained by an imaging system representing at least a part of an interior of the vehicle, one or more points of interest. The method includes determining one or more characteristics associated with each determined point of interest. The one or more characteristics includes a location and/or dimensions of each determined point of interest. The method includes generating, based on the determined points of interests and the associated characteristics, a reference depth map of the vehicle interior represented in the image data. The method includes generating, based on the image data and the reference depth map, a refined reference depth map.

Abstract: A computerized method of vision-based child seat mounting assistance in a vehicle. The method includes detecting an act of installing a child seat in the vehicle based on at least one image of an interior of the vehicle. The method includes determining a child seat model type of the child seat to be mounted in the vehicle. The method includes outputting, on a display, an assistance for mounting the child seat in the vehicle based on a three-dimensional reference model of the determined child seat model type.

Abstract: Provided is a block copolymer comprising a polymer block (A) which comprises repeating units of formula (I) and a polymer block (B) which comprises repeating units of formula (II), wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl, and R2 represents a group —CH2—CH2-phenyl. The copolymer of the present invention allows a rapid thermoresponsive inverse gelation to be achieved, yielding a hydrogel with viscoelastic solid-like properties, as well as shear thinning, rapid structure recovery and good strain resistance properties. The hydrogel can be favorably used in 3D printing applications.

Abstract: A method of determining information related to a road user in an environment of a vehicle includes receiving, from vehicle sensors, a digital image and a Lidar point cloud. The digital image and the Lidar point cloud represent a scene in the environment of the vehicle. The method includes detecting a road user in the scene based on the received digital image and Lidar point cloud. The method includes generating a combined digital representation of the detected road user by combining corresponding image data and Lidar data associated with the detected road user. The method includes determining information related to the detected road user by processing the combined digital representation of the detected road user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a covering, such as a casing, for a component of an electrical drive system. Components of this kind are, for example, the electric motor or the inverter of an electric motor. Both the inverter and the electric motor itself generate noise at high frequencies, for instance between 6 kHz and 12 kHz, due to the switch elements used in them. These noises should not escape to the exterior because they are disruptive in terms of both frequency and volume. The present disclosure shows a cover for absorbing these noises, that is cost-effective and can be arranged close to the electric motor and its components.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described that implement determining one or more characteristics of the interior of a vehicle that lead to a reliable detection or observation of objects even if the direct line of sight between the objects and the camera is occluded. In an aspect, a computer implemented method includes the following operations carried out by computer hardware components: determining an image of an area of a cabin inside a vehicle using a sensor, the image including at least one first region representing the area reflected by at least one reflective surface provided in the cabin and at least one second region representing the area in a direct line of sight; and determining one or more characteristics inside the cabin of the vehicle based on at least one of: the at least one first region of the image; or the at least one second region of the image.

Abstract: Provided is a block copolymer comprising a polymer block (A) formed from repeating units of formula (I): wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl, and a polymer block (B) formed from repeating units of formula (II): as well as a hydrogel comprising the block copolymer.

Abstract: The prediction system for predicting an information related to a pedestrian has a tracking module that detects and tracks in real-time a pedestrian in an operating area, from sensor data; a machine-learning prediction module that performs a prediction of information at future times related to the tracked pedestrian using a machine-learning algorithm from input data including data of the tracked pedestrian transmitted by the tracking module and map data of the operating area; a pedestrian behavior assessment module that determines additional data of the tracked pedestrian representative of a real time behavior of the pedestrian, and said additional data of the tracked pedestrian is used by the machine-learning prediction module as another input data to perform the prediction.

Abstract: Provided is a block copolymer comprising a polymer block (A) formed from repeating units of formula (I): wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl, and a polymer block (B) formed from repeating units of formula (II): as well as a hydrogel comprising the block copolymer.