Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can access a plurality of schema-based encodings providing a structured representation of an environment captured by one or more sensors associated with a plurality of vehicles traveling through the environment. The plurality of schema-based encodings can be clustered into one or more clusters of schema-based encodings. At least one scenario associated with the environment can be determined based at least in part on the one or more clusters of schema-based encodings.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can access a plurality of schema-based encodings providing a structured representation of an environment captured by one or more sensors associated with a plurality of vehicles traveling through the environment. The plurality of schema-based encodings can be clustered into one or more clusters of schema-based encodings. At least one scenario associated with the environment can be determined based at least in part on the one or more clusters of schema-based encodings.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can access a first set of schema-based encodings associated with a first environment, wherein a schema-based encoding provides a structured representation of an environment based on a scenario schema. First information representing scenario information associated with the first environment can be generated based at least in part on the first set of schema-based encodings. One or more attributes for the first environment can be determined based at least in part the first information.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can access a plurality of schema-based encodings providing a structured representation of an environment captured by one or more sensors associated with a plurality of vehicles traveling through the environment. The plurality of schema-based encodings can be clustered into one or more clusters of schema-based encodings. At least one scenario associated with the environment can be determined based at least in part on the one or more clusters of schema-based encodings.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can access a first set of schema-based encodings associated with a first environment, wherein a schema-based encoding provides a structured representation of an environment based on a scenario schema. First information representing scenario information associated with the first environment can be generated based at least in part on the first set of schema-based encodings. One or more attributes for the first environment can be determined based at least in part the first information.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine sensor data captured by at least one sensor of a vehicle while navigating an environment over a period of time. Information describing one or more agents associated with the environment during the period of time can be determined based at least in part on the captured sensor data. A schema-based encoding describing the environment during the period of time can be generated based at least in part on the determined information and a scenario schema, wherein the schema-based encoding provides a structured representation of the environment during the period of time.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine sensor data captured by at least one sensor of a vehicle while navigating an environment over a period of time. Information describing one or more agents associated with the environment during the period of time can be determined based at least in part on the captured sensor data. A schema-based encoding describing the environment during the period of time can be generated based at least in part on the determined information and a scenario schema, wherein the schema-based encoding provides a structured representation of the environment during the period of time.

Abstract: Metamaterial systems capable of exhibiting changes in thermal conductivities in response to an external control or input, as well as methods relating thereto. The metamaterial systems include first and second plates, and a metamaterial core between and thermally coupled to the first and second plates. The metamaterial core comprises a plurality of elements coupled to and contacting each other, with each of the elements being a pseudo-tetrahedron having surfaces that define surface-to-surface contacts with at least one other of the elements. A force is applied to the metamaterial core that increases contact pressures between the elements at the surface-to-surface contacts thereof and thereby increases thermal contact conductivities at the surface-to-surface contacts and increases a thermal conductivity of the metamaterial core.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the proximity between two components using a hardstop, an actuator and an emitter/detector passing light through a passage in the actuator are disclosed. The passage provides attenuation to the light which changes as the gap between the components changes allowing the measurement and control of the gap. Methods of determining the topology of the components using the apparatus are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of dimension control and monitoring between a processes fixture and a susceptor, and position determination of wafers are described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the proximity between two components using a hardstop, an actuator and an emitter/detector passing light through a passage in the actuator are disclosed. The passage provides attenuation to the light which changes as the gap between the components changes allowing the measurement and control of the gap. Methods of determining the topology of the components using the apparatus are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the proximity between two components using a hardstop, an actuator and an emitter/detector passing light through a passage in the actuator are disclosed. The passage provides attenuation to the light which changes as the gap between the components changes allowing the measurement and control of the gap. Methods of determining the topology of the components using the apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A plasma source assembly for use with a processing chamber includes a blocker plate with at least one elongate slot through the blocker plate. The elongate slots can be have different lengths and angles relative to sides of the blocker plate.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the proximity between two components using a hardstop, an actuator and an emitter/detector passing light through a passage in the actuator are disclosed. The passage provides attenuation to the light which changes as the gap between the components changes allowing the measurement and control of the gap. Methods of determining the topology of the components using the apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A plasma source assembly for use with a processing chamber includes a blocker plate with a first set of apertures within an inner electrical center of the blocker plate and smaller apertures around the outer peripheral edge. The apertures can decrease gradually in diameter from the electrical center outward to the peripheral edge or can be in discrete increments with the smallest at the outer peripheral edge.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of dimension control and monitoring between a processes fixture and a susceptor, and position determination of wafers are described.

Abstract: A cellular material barrier system for reducing sound transmission. The cellular material system includes a planar cellular metamaterial arrangement which includes at least one unit cell, the unit cell includes a sound normalizing arrangement, and a planar metamaterial arrangement coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a first side, the planar metamaterial arrangement includes a plate, and a frame affixed to the plate, the sound normalizing arrangement configured to normalize incident sound received at non-normal angle to thereby convey sound at normal angles to the planar metamaterial arrangement, the unit cell further comprising a back layer that is coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a second side, opposite the first side, the back layer is made from a porous material, including at least one of a fibrous layer, polymeric foams, ceramic foams, and metallic foams.

Abstract: Metamaterial systems capable of exhibiting changes in thermal conductivities in response to an external control or input, as well as methods relating thereto. The metamaterial systems include first and second plates, and a metamaterial core between and thermally coupled to the first and second plates. The metamaterial core comprises a plurality of elements coupled to and contacting each other, with each of the elements being a pseudo-tetrahedron having surfaces that define surface-to-surface contacts with at least one other of the elements. A force is applied to the metamaterial core that increases contact pressures between the elements at the surface-to-surface contacts thereof and thereby increases thermal contact conductivities at the surface-to-surface contacts and increases a thermal conductivity of the metamaterial core.

Abstract: A cellular material barrier system for reducing sound transmission. The cellular material system includes a planar cellular metamaterial arrangement which includes at least one unit cell, the unit cell includes a sound normalizing arrangement, and a planar metamaterial arrangement coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a first side, the planar metamaterial arrangement includes a plate, and a frame affixed to the plate, the sound normalizing arrangement configured to normalize incident sound received at non-normal angle to thereby convey sound at normal angles to the planar metamaterial arrangement, the unit cell further comprising a back layer that is coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a second side, opposite the first side, the back layer is made from a porous material, including at least one of a fibrous layer, polymeric foams, ceramic foams, and metallic foams.