Abstract: A robotic end effector is provided which includes an end effector blade, and a plurality of wafer support pads disposed on the surface of the end effector blade. Each of the plurality of wafer support pads includes a pad body having a central protrusion and having first and second fasteners disposed on opposing sides of the central protrusion.

Abstract: A robot is provided which includes a hub; an elbow joint; a wrist assembly; a first upper arm which is rotatably attached on a first end thereof to the hub, and which is attached on a second end thereof to the elbow joint; a first lower arm which is attached on a first end thereof to the elbow joint, and which is attached on a second end thereof to the wrist assembly; and a hard stop which extends over the elbow joint and a portion of the lower arm. The hard stop prevents the wrist assembly from contacting the hub when the motor of the robot is not engaged.

Abstract: A lift hoop is provided which includes a frame having a central opening, and a plurality of wafer support structures disposed on the frame. Each of the plurality of wafer support structures includes a base which is attached to the frame, and fingers which are mounted with threaded fasteners to the base and which extends from the base in the direction of the central opening. Each of the plurality of fingers is equipped with a protrusion (bump) upon which a wafer sits, and a stop. The stop is spaced apart from the protrusion. The stop has a non-planar surface which faces the central opening, and contains a point that forms the shortest distance between the stop and the protrusion.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a test case run analyzer may filter out failure events with known causes from a test report. The test case run analyzer may receive a test report of a test case run of an application process. The test case run analyzer may automatically identify a failure event in the test case run. The test case run analyzer may automatically compare the failure event to a failure pattern set. The test case run analyzer may filter the test report based on the failure pattern set.

Abstract: A system for designing, testing, and employing graphical computer code includes a graphics editor for creating a graphical display. The graphical display is made up of a plurality of graphical objects constructed by the graphics editor. A translator creates a high-level computer language code of the graphical object. The translator is connected to the graphics editor. A compiler receives the high level computer language code from the translator.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for defining a mold to allow the pouring of a concrete wall therein is disclosed along with a method of use thereof wherein two identically configured panel members each define slots therein which receive flanges of a connecting member. The connecting member is designed to be placed into the slots in the panel members at the site of construction thereby allowing shipment of the panel members as well as the connecting members to the construction site collapsed or packaged in a compact manner. The connecting member includes a central spacer mid section which can be configured having various lengths in order to accommodate forming of concrete poured walls of different thicknesses based upon the decision made at the site of construction.