Abstract: Engineered T cell receptor (TCR) sequences, cells expressing such sequences and methods of use thereof are provided. The engineered receptors are mutagenized in vitro, and selected for target activation potency in combination with selection for a pMHC affinity that is sufficiently low to reduce off-target cross-reactivity.

Abstract: A system for charging a plurality of vehicles parked in a parking area. The system includes an offboard vehicle control module configured to plan routes for each one of the plurality of vehicles in the parking area, and send drive instructions to an onboard control module of each one of the plurality of vehicles for driving the plurality of vehicles along the planned routes, the drive instructions including steering instructions, acceleration instructions, and brake instructions. A charging station management module is configured to execute a charging sequence for managing charging of the plurality of vehicles at a charging station, select a subject vehicle for charging from the plurality of vehicles according to the charging sequence, and send a charging notification to the offboard vehicle control module indicating that the subject vehicle has been selected for charging.

Abstract: A robotic lifting and orienting system for an overspray-free paint system includes: a base coupled to wheels; and an automated carrier coupled to the base. The automated carrier includes: a fixture assembly configured to hold an object to be painted; one or more manipulators configured to move the fixture assembly relative to a paint robot; a propulsion system connected to the wheels and configured to move the robotic lifting and orienting system; and a control module configured to control the one or more manipulators and the propulsion system to control positioning and orienting of the object relative to at least one of the paint robot and an overspray-free paint applicator of the paint robot.

Abstract: An overspray-free paint system includes: a paint robot including an overspray-free paint applicator; and a first fixture robot for lifting and orienting a fixture assembly relative to at least one of the paint robot and the overspray-free paint applicator, the fixture assembly configured to hold an object to be painted by the overspray-free paint applicator, the first fixture robot including a first gripper configured to grab a first portion of the fixture assembly, and the first fixture robot configured to lift and orient the fixture assembly via the first gripper.

Abstract: A paint curing system is provided. The paint curing system includes a robot arm, a first light, a lamp panel, and a control module. The robot arm includes a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. The first light is disposed at the second end of the robot arm and is configured to cure paint on a first panel of a vehicle. The lamp panel is positioned adjacent to the vehicle and includes a second light that is configured to cure paint on a second panel of the vehicle. The control module configured to actuate the robot arm and position the first light relative to the first panel of the vehicle, selectively turn on and off the first light, and selectively turn on and off the second light.

Abstract: A robotic system is provided. The robot system includes a robot arm, a lamp assembly, and a control module. The robot arm includes a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. The lamp assembly is disposed at the second end of the robot arm and includes at least one ultraviolet (UV) light that is configured to cure paint on a panel of a vehicle. The control module is configured to actuate the robot arm and position the lamp assembly relative to the panel of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a testing apparatus for friction and wear, which includes a testing mechanism, a controller, a lubrication system, a cooling system, a loading system, and a detection system. The controller is communicatively connected to the testing mechanism. The lubrication system is adapted to be in communication with the testing mechanism and communicatively connected to the controller. The cooling system is adapted to be in communication with the testing mechanism. The loading system is adapted to be in communication with the testing mechanism and communicatively connected to the controller. The detection system is adapted to be connected to the testing mechanism and communicatively connected to the controller.

Abstract: An electrical connector verification system including a microphone for detecting a first sound generated by an engagement of a locking mechanism of an electrical connector and for generating a first signal representative of the first sound, a processor for generating a control signal in response to the first signal matching a second signal representative of a second sound generated in response to a correct engagement of the locking mechanism of the electrical connector above a certainty threshold, and a user interface for displaying an indication of a correctly seated electrical connector in response to the control signal.

Abstract: A robotic system for forming a moldable workpiece is provided. The robotic system includes a robot, an end effector, an adjustment module, and a control module. The robot is configured to pass the workpiece through a machine. The end effector is configured to be attached to the robot and configured to grasp and release the workpiece. The end effector is adjustable to a plurality of different configurations. The adjustment module is configured to determine a change in the workpiece from (a) a first form of the workpiece prior to the passing of the workpiece through the machine to (b) a second form of the workpiece after passing of the workpiece through the machine. The control module is configured to adjust a present configuration of the end effector to a second configuration based on the change in the workpiece from (a) the first form to (b) the second form.

Abstract: Disclosed are an attractive electromagnetic flanging method using a stepped magnetic field shaper for a small metal pipe fitting, and a device. The problems that an existing electromagnetic flanging method uses a dual-coil and dual-power system, is complicated in control and coordination, and cumbersome in assembly configuration, and a forming effect of using a single coil system is poor are solved. The superior performance of a magnetic field in a specific area can be strengthened during flanging forming through the special stepped magnetic field shaper, such that an effect of replacing provision of an axial background magnetic field coil is achieved. The method solves the problem of insufficient radial electromagnetic force in the single coil system, and simplifies the problems of complicated control and coordination and cumbersome assembly configuration of the dual-coil system.

Abstract: An overspray-free paint system includes: a paint robot including an overspray-free paint applicator; and a first fixture robot for lifting and orienting a fixture assembly relative to at least one of the paint robot and the overspray-free paint applicator, the fixture assembly configured to hold an object to be painted by the overspray-free paint applicator, the first fixture robot including a first gripper configured to grab a first portion of the fixture assembly, and the first fixture robot configured to lift and orient the fixture assembly via the first gripper.

Abstract: A robotic lifting and orienting system for an overspray-free paint system includes: a base coupled to wheels; and an automated carrier coupled to the base. The automated carrier includes: a fixture assembly configured to hold an object to be painted; one or more manipulators configured to move the fixture assembly relative to a paint robot; a propulsion system connected to the wheels and configured to move the robotic lifting and orienting system; and a control module configured to control the one or more manipulators and the propulsion system to control positioning and orienting of the object relative to at least one of the paint robot and an overspray-free paint applicator of the paint robot.

Abstract: An angle grinder includes a housing, an output shaft at least partially extending out of the housing and being rotatable about a first axis relative to the housing, a sleeve fixedly connected to the housing, a first shield surrounding the output shaft and detachably connected to the sleeve, a second shield surrounding at least a part of the first shield and detachably connected to the first shield, and a connector configured for connecting the second shield to the first shield. The second shield is formed or connected with a mounting element for cooperating with the connector, and the connector and the mounting element are separately formed.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a pair of electrical connectors for electrically connecting to one another to close an electric circuit. The assembly further includes a connection indicator attached to one or more of the electrical connectors. The connection indicator generates a feedback, in response to the electrical connectors being one of connected to one another and disconnected from one another. The connection indicator is separate from the electric circuit, and the feedback is at least one of a radio frequency signal (RF signal), an electronic signal, a visible light, and an acoustic signal.

Abstract: A control system includes: a command module configured to generate first linear and angular velocity commands for a follower autonomous mobile robot (AMR); an error module configured to: generate a first error for the follower AMR between the first linear velocity command and a present velocity of the follower AMR; and generate a second error for the follower AMR between the first angular velocity command and a present angular velocity of the follower AMR; a proportional integral (PI) module configured to: generate a second linear velocity command for the follower AMR based on the first error using PI control; and generate a second angular velocity command for the follower AMR based on the second error using PI control; and a driver module configured to apply power to one or more electric motors of the follower AMR based on the second linear velocity command and the second angular velocity command.

Abstract: Described herein are thermo-responsive microbead compositions, methods of making such microbead compositions, and method employing the microbeads to evaluate cellular responses elicited by mechanical force.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a charging station, a plurality of power socket assemblies, and at least one power line. The charging station includes a charging station control module. The plurality of power socket assemblies are operable to supply power to a vehicle. The at least one power line electrically connects the charging station to each of the plurality of power socket assemblies. The charging station is configured to supply power to any one of the plurality of power socket assemblies through the at least one power line.

Abstract: An electric tool includes an output member, a motor, and a housing. The motor includes a rotor shaft, a rotor core, and a stator component. The rotor shaft is configured to rotate around a first axis. The stator component includes a coil winding. The stator component surrounds the first axis to separate the accommodation cavity into a first space and a second space. The first space includes a first end and a second end. The motor further includes a first end cover and a second end cover. The first end cover is disposed at the first end of the first space. The second end cover is disposed at the second end of the first space. A passage is formed between the second end cover and a structure surrounding the first space, and the passage is configured to place the first space into communication with the second space.

Abstract: A power tool includes a shaft locking assembly and an electric motor. The shaft locking assembly includes a first state where a chuck is restrained from rotating and a second state where the chuck is released to rotate. The shaft locking assembly includes multiple locking portions and an execution portion. The multiple locking portions are formed on or connected to a drive shaft or the chuck. The execution portion is optionally engaged with at least one locking portion. When the execution portion moves to a first position, the execution portion is engaged with the at least one locking portion such that the shaft locking assembly is in the first state. The electric motor includes a stop state where the first position is in the at least one locking portion when the electric motor stops.

Abstract: A sander includes a housing, a baseplate assembly, an output shaft rotating about a first axis, an electric motor, and an electric motor shaft extending along a second axis. A first included angle formed between the first axis and the second axis is less than or equal to 60 degrees.