Abstract: Systems, storage mediums comprising instructions, and methods of training a neural network to determine solutions to an optimization problem are provided. The methods involve obtaining training data representing a plurality of instances of an optimization problem, each instance being represented by a set of state parameters. For each instance of the optimization problem, a plurality of solutions are generated, each solution being generated using a neural network conditioned on an N-dimensional vector. Training the neural network conditioned on an N-dimensional vector associated with the highest performing solution is performed. Systems, storage mediums, and methods of using an neural network trained to be conditioned on an N-dimensional vector are also provided. These methods involve a search process for identifying an N-dimensional vector selected from a vector latent space to obtain a solution for the instance of the optimization problem.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for flight control of aircrafts driven by electric propulsion systems and in other types of vehicles. In some embodiments, a flight control system of an aircraft is disclosed, configured to receive one or more signals to control movement of the aircraft, determine at least one flight condition of the aircraft, wherein the at least one flight condition includes at least a phase of flight, calculate at least one or more loads associated with the aircraft based on the determined at least one flight condition; determine an optimized flight configuration to alleviate loads on one or more components of the aircraft based on the received one or more signals and the calculated loads, generate one or more effector commands based on the optimized flight configuration; and actuate one or more aircraft effectors based on the one or more effector commands.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a systems and methods for preventative irradiative dental treatment. In accordance with one embodiment, a system and method include using a radiation source to generate a radiation; using an optic disposed to accept the radiation to internally reflect he radiation at a first end; using at least one side of the optic to contact a dental hard tissue; using the optic to couple some of the radiation into the dental hard tissue; and, using a controller to control a parameter of the radiation to heat a surface of the dental hard tissue.

Abstract: Upon receipt of a first operator input, a computing system is configured to one of sequentially turn on or turn off a first plurality of sections of nozzles supported on a first boom arm of an agricultural sprayer. Furthermore, upon receipt of a second operator input, the computing system is configured to one of sequentially turn on or turn off a second plurality of sections of nozzles supported on a second boom arm of the sprayer. Additionally, upon simultaneous receipt of first and third operator inputs, the computing system is configured to the other of sequentially turn on or turn off the first plurality of sections of nozzles. Moreover, upon simultaneous receipt of second and third operator inputs, the computing system is configured to the other of sequentially turn on or turn off the second plurality of sections of nozzles.

Abstract: In one implementation, a mobility-based ion separation system includes a first ion channel extending between a first end and a second end, and configured to receive an ion packet. The separation system includes a controller configured to apply a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal to a first plurality of electrodes adjacent to the first ion channel. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the first voltage signal, a first traveling drive potential that travels at a first speed along a first direction, the first direction extending from the first end to the second end. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the second voltage signal, a second DC potential decreasing along a second direction, the second direction extending from the second end to the first end.

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a system and method for performing rinsing operations on an agricultural sprayer. The system includes a product tank and rinse tank configured to store liquids and a boom assembly including a nozzle configured to deliver liquid to a field. The system also includes a feed conduit configured to convey liquid to the nozzles, and a recirculation conduit configured to convey liquid from the boom assembly to the product tank. The system also includes a pump configured to pump liquid through the conduits. The system also includes a plurality of valves configured to regulate the flow of liquid through the conduits. The system also includes a computing system configured to receive an input to initiate a rinse cycle, control the valves to convey liquid through the recirculation conduit, and activate the pump during the rinse cycle such that liquid is conveyed through the system.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for flight control of aircrafts driven by electric propulsion systems and in other types of vehicles. In some embodiments, a flight control system of an aircraft is disclosed, configured to receive one or more signals to control movement of the aircraft, determine at least one flight condition of the aircraft, wherein the at least one flight condition includes at least a phase of flight, calculate at least one or more loads associated with the aircraft based on the determined at least one flight condition; determine an optimized flight configuration to alleviate loads on one or more components of the aircraft based on the received one or more signals and the calculated loads, generate one or more effector commands based on the optimized flight configuration; and actuate one or more aircraft effectors based on the one or more effector commands.

Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for performing preventative dental laser treatment. The system includes, a code reader configured to read a machine readable code, a processor configured to verify the machine readable code and prevent future verification of the machine readable code, and a laser treatment system configured to perform a laser treatment, based upon the verified machine readable code. The laser treatment system includes a laser arrangement configured to generate a laser beam, an optical arrangement configured to direct the laser beam toward a dental hard tissue, and a laser controller configured to control a parameter of the laser beam in order to heat at least a portion of a surface of the dental hard tissue to a temperature above 400° Celsius.

Abstract: An apparatus for baiting and/or feeding target animals comprises: a trough to contain bait and/or feed; and a closure which can be urged by at least one said target animal so as to move from a closed position, in which it precludes access to the bait and/or feed by the target animal(s), to an open position, which is such that said access is enabled, the apparatus being configured such that the closure offers a resistance to being moved which is sufficient that it cannot be urged by another animal to move from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a purge tank, a nozzle configured to dispense an agricultural fluid onto an underlying field, and a downstream valve configured to selectively permit the air from the main fluid conduit to flow to the nozzle. A computing system is configured to initiate a purging operation to purge the agricultural fluid present within the nozzle and, upon receipt of the input, control an operation of a main valve such that the main valve is moved to an opened position to allow the air to flow through a main fluid conduit. In addition, the computing system is configured to monitor a first air pressure associated with the purge tank and a second air pressure associated with the nozzle. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the downstream valve during the purging operation based on the monitored first and second air pressures.

Abstract: A catheter for ablating cardiac tissue through irreversible electroporation, the catheter comprises a tubular outer shaft and an electrode assembly extending distally from the distal end of the outer shaft. The electrode assembly defines a distally located central hub portion and a plurality of splines each extending proximally from the central hub portion. The electrode assembly comprises a flexible circuit having a flex circuit hub and a plurality of flex circuit branches integrally formed with and extending proximally from the flex circuit hub, the flexible circuit further including an outwardly-facing ablation electrode including an ablation electrode hub portion located on the flex circuit hub, and a plurality of ablation electrode branches integrally formed with the ablation electrode hub portion, each of the ablation electrode branches extending proximally along a portion of a respective one of the flex circuit branches and terminating in an ablation electrode proximal end.

Abstract: A system for controlling a ground speed of an agricultural sprayer includes a speed setting device for commanding a selected ground speed of the sprayer when operating within a speed-range mode associated with a ground speed range. The speed setting device is movable across a plurality of positions, with each position being associated with a different ground speed within the ground speed range. A maximum range speed of the ground speed range is lower than a maximum ground speed of the sprayer. As such, the system includes a speed override input device for commanding that the ground speed of the sprayer be increased to the maximum ground speed. When an override input is received from the speed override input device, the computing system controls the operation of a sprayer drive system to increase the ground speed of the sprayer from the selected ground speed to the maximum ground speed.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods and controllers configured to be operable for on demand initiation of a defrost cycle, e.g., demand defrost when necessary as opposed to automatically initiating defrost cycles according to a predetermined scheduled frequency of a set amount of defrost cycles per day.

Abstract: A system for controlling a ground speed of an agricultural sprayer includes one or more sensors configured to capture data indicative of first and second application variables and a computing system communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. In this respect, the computing system configured to determine the first and second application variables based on the data captured by the one or more sensors. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine a spray quality index associated with the dispensing of an agricultural fluid onto a field by the agricultural sprayer based on the determined first and second application variables. Moreover, the computing system is configured to control the ground speed at which the agricultural sprayer travels across the field based on the determined spray quality index.

Abstract: A cruise control interlock system detects a current set of conditions for a vehicle, compares the current conditions with cruise control interlock conditions (e.g., an adjustable threshold state of a windshield wiper system), and executes a process to deactivate the cruise control system. The process to deactivate functionality of the cruise control system may include presenting a notification to the operator to alert the operator to an upcoming automatic deactivation or to encourage the operator to deactivate cruise control. The process also may include a vehicle de-rate process (e.g., reducing vehicle speed) to induce the operator to deactivate cruise control. Deactivation of cruise control may be postponed in some situations, such as when the vehicle is ascending an uphill grade or where doing so may deactivate an active downhill speed control function.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes an actuator configured to adjust the position of a boom assembly of the sprayer relative to a frame of the sprayer. A computing system is configured to determine the operating parameter of the sprayer at a current time based on received sensor data. Moreover, the computing system is configured to anticipate when the boom assembly will move relative to the frame in a fore/aft direction at a future time based on the determined operating parameter, with the fore/aft direction being parallel to a direction of travel of the agricultural sprayer. In addition, when it is anticipated that the boom assembly will move, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the actuator before the future time such that movement of the boom assembly relative to the frame is reduced at the future time.

Abstract: A movement assist device aid includes a mount assembly and an attachment assembly. The mount assembly includes a shaft mount and a first magnet positioned within the shaft mount. The first magnet includes a first central axis. The attachment assembly includes a second magnet. The second magnet includes a second central axis. The first magnet of the mount assembly and the second magnet of the attachment assembly are configured to magnetically engage with each other to secure the attachment assembly to the mount assembly. The first central axis of the first magnet is offset from the second central axis of the second magnet when the attachment assembly is secured to the mount assembly.

Abstract: A system for facilitating an ablation in a patient's heart is disclosed. The system includes a catheter and a controller. The catheter includes an electrode assembly having spaced-apart electrodes disposed on splines to generate an electric field in the heart, the splines configurable in an expanded position wherein the plurality of spaced-apart electrodes are in a selected spatial relationship, and wherein the splines are deformable relative to the expanded configuration when subjected to a force. The controller is configured to measure an electrical signal received from an electrode of the spaced-apart electrodes in response to the electric field, the electrical signal indicative of a parameter of the electric field, and the controller configured to determine a deformation of the splines relative to the expanded position based on the measured electrical signal.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a hydrostatic drive system configured to rotationally drive at least some of the plurality of wheels, with the hydrostatic drive system including a hydrostatic pump. Furthermore, the sprayer includes an agricultural fluid supply system configured to supply agricultural fluid to nozzles on the sprayer, with the agricultural fluid supply system including a supply pump and a plurality of supply valves. Additionally, the sprayer includes an operator input device configured to receive to an input indicative of halting auxiliary operation of the agricultural sprayer. As such, a computing system is configured to receive the input from the operator input device. Moreover, upon receipt of the input, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the hydrostatic drive system and the agricultural fluid supply system such that the supply pump is halted, the plurality of supply valves is closed, and the hydrostatic pump is operating.