Abstract: Techniques are disclosed where LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) boundaries are augmented for routing an autonomous mobile robot. LIDAR sensors on an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) detect multiple surfaces on a device coupled to an object. The detecting of the multiple surfaces by the LIDAR sensors creates a pattern recognizable by the LIDAR sensors. The pattern is recognized using a program of a computer communicating with the LIDAR sensors and the AMR. Using the computer, the pattern is translated into a boundary message including instructions for generating an artificial buffer for the AMR.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pressurized sleeve for routing of linear components is provided. The pressurized sleeve is disposed to at least partially surround a flexible line object. A plurality of pouches is disposed in the robotic cable sleeve. At least two pouches of the plurality of pouches have different predetermined hydrostatic pressures from one another which induce axial movement of at least a portion of the robotic cable sleeve and a corresponding portion of the at least partially surrounded linear component.

Abstract: Mechanical gripping of a component in an automated work environment can include positioning first and second moveable grippers in opposed relation to one another. Each of the first and the second moveable grippers including actuatable pins arranged in an array, and the arrays of actuable pins are in opposed relation to one another. The actuatable pins are movably attached to a backplate on each of the first and second moveable grippers to slide in an inward direction into apertures, respectively, in the backplate when compressed by an inward force. In response to the actuable pins contacting an object between the first and second moveable grippers when the first and second movable grippers are moved toward each other to grasp the object, the actuatable pins contacting the object depressing inwardly into the backplates on each of first and second moveable grippers, respectively.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for protecting at least two cable connectors. A robot inserts a key housing of a fixture plate into a fixture plate holder hole in a fixture plate holder. The robot locks the fixture plate into the fixture plate holder via use of the key housing, a key pin, and a key spring which is mechanically coupled to the key pin. A key spring force imposed by the key spring on the key pin moves the key pin into a locked position within the key housing and the fixture plate holder. The locked position mechanically locks the fixture plate into the fixture plate holder. The key pin and the key spring are part of either the fixture plate or the fixture plate holder. The at least two cable connectors is attached to a top surface of the fixture plate.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for pressurized routing linear components. The method includes obtaining data related to a project. Features are extracted from the obtained project data. The extracted features include linear component characteristics and project environment characteristics. A project design is obtained based on at least one of user input and predetermined extracted features from the extracted features from the obtained project data. The project design includes installation or uninstallation of a linear component in relation to an apparatus. Pressurization is calculated of a plurality of pouches disposed in a pressurized sleeve for the installation or uninstallation of the linear component in relation to the apparatus based on the project design. The calculated pressurization of the plurality of pouches disposed in the pressurized sleeve is implemented.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pressurized sleeve for routing of linear components is provided. The pressurized sleeve is disposed to at least partially surround a flexible line object. A plurality of pouches is disposed in the robotic cable sleeve. At least two pouches of the plurality of pouches have different predetermined hydrostatic pressures from one another which induce axial movement of at least a portion of the robotic cable sleeve and a corresponding portion of the at least partially surrounded linear component.

Abstract: Picking and placing operations for assembling a hardware device using a tool that can include implementing an assembly operation of a hardware device having a workpiece, which includes positioning the workpiece on a workstation in proximity to proximity sensors. In a following step, an order may be assessed on an order system. Parts and specification data may be retrieved based on the order for the hardware device. Workstation inventory can be assessed for the workstation. Parts can then be pulled based on the order and the workstation inventory. A label can be scanned on the workpiece. Thereafter, using the tool dynamically picking and installing or uninstalling parts into required locations of the workpiece.