Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to add common sense to a human machine interface. Disclosed examples include a human machine interface system that having an actuator to cause artificial intelligence to execute in a virtual execution environment to generate a virtual response to a user input. The system also includes a virtual consequence evaluator to evaluate a virtual consequence that follows from the virtual response, the virtual consequence generated by executing a model of human interactions, and an output device controller to cause an output device to perform a non-virtual response to the user input when the virtual consequence evaluator evaluates the virtual consequence as positive.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to improve boundary excursion detection. An example apparatus to improve boundary excursion detection includes a metadata extractor to parse a first control stream to extract embedded metadata, a metadata label resolver to classify a boundary term of the extracted embedded metadata, a candidate stream selector to identify candidate second control streams that include a boundary term that matches the classified boundary term of the first control stream, and a boundary vector calculator to improve boundary excursion detection by calculating a boundary vector factor based on respective ones of the candidate second control streams that include the classified boundary term.

Abstract: Systems and methods describe herein provide a solution to the technical problem of creating a wearable electronic devices. In particular, these systems and methods enable electrical and mechanical attachment of stretchable or flexible electronics to fabric. A stretchable or flexible electronic platform is bonded to fabric using a double-sided fabric adhesive, and conductive adhesive is used to join pads on the electronic platform to corresponding electrical leads on the fabric. An additional waterproofing material may be used over and beneath the electronic platform to provide a water-resistant or waterproof device This stretchable or flexible electronic platform integration process allows the platform to bend and move with the fabric while protecting the conductive connections. By using flexible and stretchable conductive leads and adhesives, the platform is more flexible and stretchable than traditional rigid electronics enclosures.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to train interdependent autonomous machines are disclosed. An example method includes performing an action of a first sub-task of a collaborative task with a first collaborative robot in a robotic cell while a second collaborative robot operates in the robotic cell according to a first recorded action of the second collaborative robot, the first recorded action of the second collaborative robot recorded while a second robot controller associated with the second collaborative robot is trained to control the second collaborative robot to perform a second sub-task of the collaborative task, and training a first robot controller associated with the first collaborative robot based at least on a sensing of an interaction of the first collaborative robot with the second collaborative robot while the action of the first sub-task is performed by the first collaborative robot and the second collaborative robot operates according to the first recorded action.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a machine learning model where each activation node within the model has an adaptive activation function defined in terms of an input and a hyperparameter of the model. Accordingly, each activation node can have a separate of distinct activation function, based on the adaptive activation function where the hyperparameter for each activation node is trained during overall training of the model. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides that a set of adaptive activation functions can be provided for each activation node such that a spike train of activations can be generated.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to manage operation of variable-state computing devices using artificial intelligence are disclosed. An example computing device includes a hardware platform. The example computing device also includes an artificial intelligence (AI) engine to: determine a context of the device; and adjust an operation of the hardware platform based on an expected change in the context of the device. The adjustment modifies at least one of a computational efficiency of the device, a power efficiency of the device, or a memory response time of the device.

Abstract: The document discloses a stretchable packaging system for a wearable electronic device. The system includes a first electronic component and a flexible trace connected to the first electronic component. An elastomer layer having a variable thickness at least partially encapsulates the first electronic component and the flexible trace. A first region of the layer has a first thickness that is greater than a second thickness of a second region of the layer that at least partially encapsulates the trace.

Abstract: Systems and methods describe herein provide a solution to the technical problem of creating a wearable electronic devices. In particular, these systems and methods enable electrical and mechanical attachment of stretchable or flexible electronics to fabric. A stretchable or flexible electronic platform is bonded to fabric using a double-sided fabric adhesive, and conductive adhesive is used to join pads on the electronic platform to corresponding electrical leads on the fabric. An additional waterproofing material may be used over and beneath the electronic platform to provide a water-resistant or waterproof device This stretchable or flexible electronic platform integration process allows the platform to bend and move with the fabric while protecting the conductive connections. By using flexible and stretchable conductive leads and adhesives, the platform is more flexible and stretchable than traditional rigid electronics enclosures.

Abstract: Some forms relate to a stretchable computing display device. The stretchable computing display device includes a stretchable base; a patterned conductive section mounted on the stretchable base, wherein the patterned conductive section includes a first portion and a second portion that is electrically isolated from the first portion; an electroluminescent material mounted on the stretchable base such that the electroluminescent material is between the first portion and the second portion of the patterned conductive section; an encapsulant that covers at least a portion of the patterned conductive section; and a textile such that the stretchable base is mounted on the textile, wherein the textile is part of a garment.

Abstract: The document discloses a stretchable packaging system for a wearable electronic device. The system includes a first electronic component and a flexible trace connected to the first electronic component. An elastomer layer having a variable thickness at least partially encapsulates the first electronic component and the flexible trace. A first region of the layer has a first thickness that is greater than a second thickness of a second region of the layer that at least partially encapsulates the trace.

Abstract: Some forms relate to a stretchable computing device. The stretchable computing device includes a first layer that includes electrical interconnects at a first density wherein the first layer includes a first electronic component; a stretchable second layer electrically connected to the first layer, wherein the stretchable second layer includes electrical interconnects at a second density that is less than the first density, wherein the second layer includes a second electronic component; and a stretchable third layer electrically connected to the stretchable second layer, wherein the stretchable third layer includes electrical interconnects at a third density that is less than the second density.

Abstract: Some forms relate to an example stretchable electronic assembly. The stretchable electronic assembly includes a stretchable body that includes electronic components. A plurality of meandering conductors electrically connect the electronic components. The plurality of meandering conductors may be exposed from the stretchable body. A plurality of conductive pads are electrically connected to at least one of the electronic components or some of the plurality of meandering conductors. The plurality of conductive pads may be exposed from the stretchable body. The stretchable body includes an upper surface and lower surface. The plurality of meandering conductors may be exposed from the lower surface (in addition to, or alternatively to, the upper surface) of the stretchable body.

Abstract: A device for harvesting energy from fabric or clothing includes a piece of fabric or clothing. One or more piezoelectric harvesters are coupled with the piece of fabric or clothing. The piezoelectric harvesters are capable of producing electric energy in response to the movement of the piece of fabric or clothing. Additionally, the device includes one or more energy storage mediums coupled to the one or more piezoelectric harvesters. The energy storage mediums are capable of storing the energy produced by the one or more piezoelectric harvesters. Further, the method for harvesting energy from fabric or clothing involves moving a piece of fabric such that one or more piezoelectric harvesters generate electricity. The method for harvesting energy from fabric or clothing also involves storing the generated electricity in one or more energy storage mediums.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to add common sense to a human machine interface. Disclosed examples include a human machine interface system that having an actuator to cause artificial intelligence to execute in a virtual execution environment to generate a virtual response to a user input. The system also includes a virtual consequence evaluator to evaluate a virtual consequence that follows from the virtual response, the virtual consequence generated by executing a model of human interactions, and an output device controller to cause an output device to perform a non-virtual response to the user input when the virtual consequence evaluator evaluates the virtual consequence as positive.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to improve boundary excursion detection. An example apparatus to improve boundary excursion detection includes a metadata extractor to parse a first control stream to extract embedded metadata, a metadata label resolver to classify a boundary term of the extracted embedded metadata, a candidate stream selector to identify candidate second control streams that include a boundary term that matches the classified boundary term of the first control stream, and a boundary vector calculator to improve boundary excursion detection by calculating a boundary vector factor based on respective ones of the candidate second control streams that include the classified boundary term.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to manage operation of variable-state computing devices using artificial intelligence are disclosed. An example computing device includes a hardware platform. The example computing device also includes an artificial intelligence (AI) engine to: determine a context of the device; and adjust an operation of the hardware platform based on an expected change in the context of the device. The adjustment modifies at least one of a computational efficiency of the device, a power efficiency of the device, or a memory response time of the device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to train interdependent autonomous machines are disclosed. An example method includes performing an action of a first sub-task of a collaborative task with a first collaborative robot in a robotic cell while a second collaborative robot operates in the robotic cell according to a first recorded action of the second collaborative robot, the first recorded action of the second collaborative robot recorded while a second robot controller associated with the second collaborative robot is trained to control the second collaborative robot to perform a second sub-task of the collaborative task, and training a first robot controller associated with the first collaborative robot based at least on a sensing of an interaction of the first collaborative robot with the second collaborative robot while the action of the first sub-task is performed by the first collaborative robot and the second collaborative robot operates according to the first recorded action.

Abstract: Some forms relate to an example stretchable electronic assembly. The stretchable electronic assembly includes a stretchable body that includes electronic components. A plurality of meandering conductors electrically connect the electronic components. The plurality of meandering conductors may be exposed from the stretchable body. A plurality of conductive pads are electrically connected to at least one of the electronic components or some of the plurality of meandering conductors. The plurality of conductive pads may be exposed from the stretchable body. The stretchable body includes an upper surface and lower surface. The plurality of meandering conductors may be exposed from the lower surface (in addition to, or alternatively to, the upper surface) of the stretchable body.

Abstract: A wearable electrode includes a first layer of a first material, a second material positioned on the first material, the second material having a first compressive strength, a third material positioned on the second material, the third material having a second compressive strength different than the first compressive strength and a fourth material including a conductive element positioned on the third material, positioned around the second material, and joined to the first material.

Abstract: Some forms relate to a stretchable computing device. The stretchable computing device includes a first layer that includes electrical interconnects at a first density wherein the first layer includes a first electronic component; a stretchable second layer electrically connected to the first layer, wherein the stretchable second layer includes electrical interconnects at a second density that is less than the first density, wherein the second layer includes a second electronic component; and a stretchable third layer electrically connected to the stretchable second layer, wherein the stretchable third layer includes electrical interconnects at a third density that is less than the second density.