Abstract: Computer technology for performing dynamic code branching of self-adapted code upon successful execution of a contextual scenario by artificial intelligence (AI) enabled edge device (for example, an autonomous vehicle or an industrial robotic device). predicting a second contextual scenario where the AI enabled edge device can perform a predetermined activity, and proactively deploying self-adapted code on the AI enabled edge device.

Abstract: Provided are techniques for performing edge processing by selecting edge devices based on security levels. A security policy is identified for a job to determine a security level for the data. A number of the edge devices that are to be included in a participating group to execute the job is identified. A subset of edge devices that meet the security level are identified by comparing security data of each of the edge devices with the security level. In response to determining that the subset of edge devices includes that number of edge devices, the edge devices from the subset are added to the participating group. The job is executed using the edge devices in the participating group and the one or more cloud nodes, while maintaining the security level in processing the data and in communications across the edge devices and the one or more cloud nodes.

Abstract: Voice command type entry used as a basis for applying “audio effects” (see definition herein), “sound effects” (see definition herein) and/or audio edits (see definition herein) to a sound signal. This may be done so that the various types of instructed audio processing evoke, in typical listeners, a desired sentiment or mood. Artificial intelligence may be used to accomplish this objective.

Abstract: An embodiment for augmented reality (AR)-based visualization of an accidental situation in a multi-machine environment is provided. The embodiment may include receiving real-time and historical data relating to an activity. The embodiment may also include identifying a context of the activity and at least one property of one or more objects associated with the activity. The embodiment may further include identifying one or more items of safety equipment used by a user. The embodiment may also include assigning a compatibility score to the user. The embodiment may further include in response to determining the compatibility score is not adequate, executing a digital twin simulation of an avatar of the user. The embodiment may also include creating a visual animation of a resultant state of the avatar of the user consistent with the executed digital twin simulation. The embodiment may further include displaying the visual animation to the user.

Abstract: A driverless vehicle system comprises a processor that is configured to communicate information related to attributes of a focus autonomous vehicle (FAV) to an other peer vehicle (PV) and/or a central repository system (CRS). The processor is further configured to communicate information about a corrective action by at least one of the FAV and a previously contacted vehicle to the CRS or to a further peer vehicle that is within a predefined region.

Abstract: The present invention may include a processor that coupling vehicles into a linked vehicle, where each vehicle has a powertrain device with an attachment device, where the attachment device detaches the powertrain device from one of the vehicles. The processor causes the attachment device to detach the powertrain device from at least one of the vehicles based on determining that a weight of the linked vehicle should be reduced.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for simulating industrial safety is provided. The present invention may include receiving data for a physical ecosystem, the physical ecosystem being comprised of a plurality of physical assets. The present invention may include generating a digital twin of the physical ecosystem, wherein the digital twin includes a digital representation of the plurality of physical assets. The present invention may include simulating a performance of the digital twin in a plurality of conditions. The present invention may include providing one or more recommendations to a user based on the performance of the digital twin in the plurality of conditions.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for proactive preparation of an intelligent ecosystem of Internet of Things (IoT) devices based on a virtual reality (VR) interaction. The method comprises identifying a plurality of machine devices in a physical environment, and identifying a plurality of IoT devices within proximity of the machine devices. The method further comprises providing a VR environment for display on a VR headset of a user. The VR environment comprises a VR model of the physical environment. The method further comprises receiving, as input, VR interaction data indicative of one or more VR interactions of the user in the VR environment. The method further comprises determining, based on the VR interaction data, which of the machine devices the one or more VR interactions involve, and proactively awakening at least one of the IoT devices based on the determining.

Abstract: A computer hardware system includes a full self-driving (FSD) assistive system for assisting a user with a trip using a FSD autonomous vehicle and hardware processing configured to initiate the following executable operations. Based upon a first user input to a computing device associated with the user, a proposed route of the trip is received. A previously-stored user profile of the user and a context of the trip is retrieved. The vehicle is searched for based upon the user profile, the proposed route, and the context. The vehicle is configured using the user profile. External sensors are polled for road conditions along the route, and the road conditions are forwarded to the vehicle. An onboard analytics device of the vehicle uses the road conditions to change a driving mode of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided are techniques for dynamically creating and playing a scenario replication for an activity on one or more visual and audio devices. One or more patterns and one or more contexts are stored. One or more goals are stored for a user. A current context is identified from data from a plurality of data sources. The current context is matched to a stored context of the one or more contexts. A pattern associated with the matched context is identified. A recommendation of an activity is provided based on the pattern and based on a goal of the one or more goals. A scenario replication is created with at least one of visual elements and audio elements for the recommendation. One or more visual and audio devices are identified. The scenario replication is played on the one or more visual and audio devices.

Abstract: Provided are techniques for enhancing applications based on effectiveness scores. Application functionalities of applications in an application landscape are identified. Application logs for the applications are analyzed to identify how the application functionalities are executing. Groups of application functionalities are formed, where each of the groups includes different application functionalities that perform a similar function. For a group of the groups, an effectiveness score is assigned to each of the different application functionalities in that group. For each application functionality, a corresponding recommendation is identified on how that application functionality is to be modified based on the effectiveness score for that application functionality compared to the effectiveness score of each of the other application functionalities in the group. Each application functionality to be modified is automatically updated based on the corresponding recommendation.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for automatically aligning a wrist-mounted display device to a primary display device to facilitate simultaneous use of both display devices. Historical usage information corresponding to a user using both devices is leveraged to determine usage patterns for the devices together. Subsequently, when the primary display device is used by the user, the usage patterns are used to determine when the wrist-mounted display device can be used together with the primary display device. Position information from each device is used to determine a position for the wrist-mounted display device to automatically relocate to for aligning the wrist-mounted display device and the primary display device to have similar viewing directions. The wrist-mounted display device is automatically aligned to the position, and a usage of the aligned wrist-mounted display device is initiated based on the historical usage patterns.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for defect repair is provided. The present invention may include detecting a defect in a structure. The present invention may include generating a repair plan to fix the defect using a plurality of work robots. The present invention may include programming the plurality of work robots with task assignments. The present invention may include deploying the programmed plurality of work robots to a staging area proximate to the defect. The present invention may include locating a target area of the defect using the programmed plurality of work robots. The present invention may include placing a repair material at the staging area. The present invention may include filling the located target area with the repair material using the programmed plurality of work robots. The present invention may include fusing the repair material with the located target area to fix the detected defect.

Abstract: The present specification describes a computer-implemented method. According to the method, an object within a range of vision of a user is identified via a capture device on a wearable augmented reality (AR) system worn by the user. A user interaction with an identified object within the range of vision of the user is monitored. A notification related to the identified object is generated and presented on a display device of the wearable AR system.

Abstract: Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer product for generating virtual assistance. An associated method includes generating virtual assistance includes receiving a plurality of sensor data associated with a surveillance system; generating a virtual environment based on an analysis of the plurality of sensor data; and inserting an augmented reality-based assistance agent associated with an authority communicatively coupled to the surveillance system into the virtual environment.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for manual driving of an autonomous vehicle via a virtual steering wheel. The embodiment may include identifying a user request to manually drive an autonomous vehicle. In response to determining that driving credentials of the user are validated, the embodiment may include displaying a virtual steering wheel to the user within the autonomous vehicle. The embodiment may include providing haptic feedback to the user in response to hand-based interaction with the displayed virtual steering wheel. The embodiment may include enabling manual drive of the autonomous vehicle by the user via the displayed virtual steering wheel.

Abstract: A computational device of a virtual reality system receives a volumetric video in an uncompressed form. A first portion of the volumetric video that is less than an entirety of the volumetric video is compressed, wherein a second portion of the volumetric video that is less than the entirety of the volumetric video is maintained in the uncompressed form.

Abstract: A processor may receive environment data associated with a smart environment having one or more intelligent environment device. A processor may analyze the environment data and intelligent environment device information, wherein the intelligent environment device information is associated with the intelligent environment device. A processor may generate a simulation based, at least in part on, the environment data and the intelligent environment data. A processor may identify one or more hazards in the smart environment from the simulation, wherein the one or more hazards are associated with the one or more intelligent environment devices.

Abstract: Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer product for optimizing activities. An associated method includes optimizing activities includes receiving at least one workflow associated with a facility; rendering a virtual environment of the facility based on the workflow; analyzing a plurality of activities of a user associated with the workflow; and optimizing the workflow within the virtual environment based on the analysis.

Abstract: A processor may identify that one or more client-side applications have been initiated. The processor may identify a browser container. The processor may securely run the one or more client-side applications in the browser container. A website server may collect data that is to be transferred to a browser and sent back from the browser, and the browser container may be associated with the browser. The processor may permit a transfer and sending of the data between the website server and the browser. The transfer and sending of the data may include session specific information that is to be cached on a client-side.