Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. In some embodiments, the robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In other embodiments, readily deformable end effectors are used.

Abstract: Ingestible devices with a relatively large payload volume or sample volume, as well as related components, systems and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: Ingestible devices with a relatively large payload volume or sample volume, as well as related components, systems and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction.

Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction.

Abstract: A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. In some embodiments, the robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In other embodiments, readily deformable end effectors are used.

Abstract: Ingestible devices with a relatively large payload volume or sample volume, as well as related components, systems and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: A thermal gate for turning on or off the flow of molten molding material into a mold cavity comprises a narrow passage formed by an extremely thin-walled tube of iron-nickel alloy surrounded by a thin sleeve of insulation, this sub-assembly being inserted into a water-cooled mold. When the tube is supplied with electric current, it rapidly heats to a temperature above the melting point of the molding material, permitting such material to flow into the mold cavity. The thin insulating sleeve maintains a temperature gradient across its wall thickness to permit the tube to remain at the desired temperature without undue power input. When it is desired to stop flow of material through the passage, the current is shut off, and the low thermal inertia of the tube and sleeve permit the tube to rapidly transfer its heat to the water-cooled mold, thereby freezing the molding material in the passage.