Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of testing an autonomy stack for an autonomous vehicle in a simulated environment. The computer-implemented method comprises: receiving a scenario, a non-ego agent, and an ego agent, the scenario representing a real-world environment, wherein the ego agent is controlled by the autonomy stack; running a simulation of the scenario including the ego agent and the non-ego agent; receiving, from a user input device, a control change input; switching control of the non-ego agent between the autonomy mode and the manual mode in response to receiving the control change input; recording a sequence of events involving the ego agent to form a report; and sending a signal including the report to a report log.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method of comparing an autonomy stack with an updated autonomy stack in a simulator. The computer-implemented method comprising: retrieving a portion of telemetry data recorded by the autonomy stack, the telemetry data representing a real-world environment in which an autonomous vehicle operated, the autonomous vehicle controlled by the autonomy stack; generating a simulation of the real-world environment using the telemetry data; providing an ego-vehicle in the simulation at a position of the autonomous vehicle associated with the telemetry data, the ego-vehicle controlled in the simulation by the autonomy stack; providing an updated ego-vehicle in the simulation, the updated ego-vehicle controlled in the simulation by the updated autonomy stack; generating a real-time simulation by positionally synchronising the ego-vehicle with the updated ego-vehicle; and displaying the real-time simulation on a display device.

Abstract: Generally disclosed is a capo and related methods of use. Operably, the capo may be secured to the neck of stringed musical instruments to barre its strings. Suitably, the capo may (1) generally feature a replaceable and adjustable strap, (2) be configured for quick relocation among the frets of a stringed musical instrument with a tapering neck, and (3) be configured for quick adjustment of the pressure applied to strings barred thereby.

Abstract: Generally disclosed is a capo and related methods of use. Operably, the capo may be secured to the neck of stringed musical instruments to barre its strings. Suitably, the capo may (1) generally feature a replaceable and adjustable strap, (2) be configured for quick relocation among the frets of a stringed musical instrument with a tapering neck, and (3) be configured for quick adjustment of the pressure applied to strings barred thereby.

Abstract: Sequential sputtered film deposition of distinct materials on a workpiece is obtained with discrete targets composed of such distinct materials disposed on separate area portions of a common cathode/heatsink. Sputtering without cross contamination of the deposited films is enabled during an interval of relative motion between the target and workpiece or in an indexed static relative disposition, wherein the workpiece projection is entirely proximate one such portion to deposit the respective layer.

Abstract: Sequential sputtered film deposition of distinct materials on a workpiece is obtained with discrete targets composed of such distinct materials disposed on separate area portions of a common cathode/heatsink. Sputtering without cross contamination of the deposited films is enabled during an interval of relative motionbetween the target and workpiece or in an indexed static relative disposition, wherein the workpiece projection is entirely proximate one such portion to deposit the respective layer.