Abstract: A soft continuum robotic module comprises a plurality of inflatable actuators disposed between plates. Via inflation or deflation of one or more of the actuators, the module may extend, contract, twist, bend, and/or exert a grasping force. One or more modules may be combined to form a robotic arm with multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: Implementations of the present specification provide a video retrieval method and apparatus. In the method, a video frame in a video to be matched is obtained; an image feature and a text feature are extracted from the video frame; the image feature and the text feature are fused based on a center variable used to represent a cluster center to obtain a fused feature, where the center variable is used to associate features of different modes of a same video; and video retrieval is performed in a video database based on the fused feature to determine a video in the video database that matches the video to be matched, where a plurality of videos and video features corresponding to the plurality of videos are stored in the video database.

Abstract: Elastomeric actuators and methods of making the same are provided herein. In some examples, an actuator includes a body comprising a plurality of pairs of frustums, wherein the body is configured to receive a fluid to extend the actuator and to remove the fluid to contract the actuator. In some examples, each pair of frustums includes two thin frustum shells sharing a common base circle diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a codrug that cleaved in the gut, preparation therefor, and a use thereof. Specifically, provided is a codrug compound in formula I. Also provided are a method of using the present compound for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancers, as well as a method and an intermediate for preparing the present compound.

Abstract: Provided are graphitic carbon materials and methods of making graphitic carbon materials. Also provided are compositions of the graphitic carbon materials with nanoparticles disposed thereon and methods of making the compositions. Also disclosed are devices utilizing the graphitic carbon materials and/or the compositions. The graphitic carbon materials are porous and have a desirable graphitic content. The graphitic materials may be nitrogen- and/or metal-doped. The nanoparticles may be platinum or platinum/transition metal nanoparticles. The compositions may be used in oxygen reduction reaction applications.

Abstract: Phase contrast and dark-field X-ray imaging enable imaging of objects that absorb or reflect very little X-ray light. Disclosed is a method and systems for performing coded-mask-based multi-contrast imaging (CMMI). The method includes providing radiation to a coded mask that has a known phase and absorption profile according to a pre-determined pattern. The radiation is then impingent upon a sample, and the radiation is detected to perform phase-reconstruction and image processing. The method and associated systems allow for the use of maximum-likelihood and machine learning methods for reconstruction images of the sample from the detected radiation.

Abstract: A soft continuum robotic module comprises a plurality of inflatable actuators disposed between plates. Via inflation or deflation of one or more of the actuators, the module may extend, contract, twist, bend, and/or exert a grasping force. One or more modules may be combined to form a robotic arm with multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention provides preparation of a semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase inhibitor and use thereof. In particular, disclosed in the present invention are a compound as represented by formula I, or a stereoisomer or a racemate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound. Also disclosed in the present invention is that the compound can inhibit semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase.

Abstract: Hybrid catalyst suitable for use in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell and method of preparing same. In one embodiment, the hybrid catalyst is iron-free and includes an Mn—N—C support and platinum-containing nanoparticles that are dispersed on the Mn—N—C support. The Mn—N—C support preferably comprises atomically dispersed and nitrogen coordinated MnN4 moieties and has a particle size of about 30 to 200 nm. The platinum-containing nanoparticles preferably have a particle size ranging from about 2 to 8 nm and are made of platinum or a platinum-cobalt intermetallic alloy, such as a cubic L12 Pt3Co alloy or a tetragonal L10 PtCo alloy. The hybrid catalyst may be made by combining a quantity of a hexachloroplatinic acid solution with a quantity of an Mn—N—C support, sonicating the mixture in an ice bath, freeze-drying the sonicated product, calcinating the freeze-dried product under a forming gas, and heating the calcinated product.

Abstract: Phase contrast and dark-field X-ray imaging enable imaging of objects that absorb or reflect very little X-ray light. Disclosed is a method and systems for performing coded-mask-based multi-contrast imaging (CMMI). The method includes providing radiation to a coded mask that has a known phase and absorption profile according to a pre-determined pattern. The radiation is then impingent upon a sample, and the radiation is detected to perform phase-reconstruction and image processing. The method and associated systems allow for the use of maximum-likelihood and machine learning methods for reconstruction images of the sample from the detected radiation.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure include receiving a query, the query including an expression macro (EM), processing the query to provide a raw parse tree, the raw parse tree including an initial node representative of the EM, retrieving metadata corresponding to the EM, the metadata including a definition string, replacing the initial node with a node based on the definition string to provide a consumable parse tree, and executing the query within the database system using the consumable parse tree to provide a query result.

Abstract: A smart shoe, smart shoe system, and a method of a smart shoe are disclosed. A smart shoe system may be used for monitoring patient activity. The smart shoe system may include a shoe having a plurality of pneumatic pressure sensors. The pressure sensors may be configured to detect pressure at a plurality of points in the sole of the shoe. The smart shoe may also include a microprocessor coupled to the pressure sensors and a GPS integrated circuit. The GPS integrated circuit may be used for correlating position of the smart shoe system to activity data generated by the plurality of pressure sensors. Additionally, the smart shoe system may include a flash memory storage for storing data generated by the microprocessor and pressure sensors.

Abstract: Techniques for identifying representative patients from a patient group are provided. Based on an outcome of interest, one or more patients can be grouped according to phenotyping features associated with the outcome of interest. Additionally, in response to grouping the one or more patients, a representative patient of the one or more patients can be determined based on values associated with the phenotyping features.

Abstract: A class of five-membered fused with six-membered heterocyclic compounds represented by formula I and a pharmaceutical composition, preparation, and an application thereof are disclosed. These compounds have TRK kinase inhibitory activity and can treat diseases related to TRK dysfunction.

Abstract: Provided are a preparation of semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase inhibitor and the use thereof. In particular, disclosed are a compound as shown in formula I, or a stereoisomer or racemate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed is that the above-mentioned compound can inhibit semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase.

Abstract: Provided are a preparation and applications of a six-membered fused with six-membered heterocyclic compound, specifically, provided in the present invention is a compound as represented by formula I as follows, where the definitions of the groups are as described in the description. The compound has TRK kinase inhibiting activity and can serve as a pharmaceutical composition for treating TRK dysfunction-related diseases.

Abstract: This application discloses a method for predicting an attribute of a target object based on machine learning and a related device, which belong to the field of data prediction technologies. According to the method, a global feature of the target object is determined based on a rule feature representing historical and future change rules of a detection feature, and the global feature is refined to obtain at least one local feature of the target object, so that the refined local feature can better reflect the feature of the target object, and the attribute of the target object is further predicted based on the local feature, thereby improving the precision of the predicted attribute. When the attribute of the target object is a predicted diagnosis result, the precision of the predicted diagnosis result can be improved.

Abstract: A dataset regarding a plurality of applications is obtained. A set of parameters is determined from the dataset, comprising at least a sample performance trajectory, a risk factor, and a performance outcome. A maximum likelihood of each performance outcome is determined using a likelihood function, the likelihood function being a mixture model of a trajectory model and an outcome model. The set of parameters is updated according to the maximum likelihood of each performance outcome. A performance trajectory model is built according to the updated set of parameters. The plurality of applications is then grouped into subgroups according to the performance trajectory model, each subgroup containing one or more applications, and each of the one or more applications in a given subgroup having a same or similar trajectory to each other. An alert associated with the applications in at least one of subgroups may be generated.

Abstract: A soft continuum robotic module comprises a plurality of inflatable actuators disposed between plates. Via inflation or deflation of one or more of the actuators, the module may extend, contract, twist, bend, and/or exert a grasping force. One or more modules may be combined to form a robotic arm with multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A robotic ankle system provides an assistive force for the heel-up portion of a user gait. Energy is stored in a spring responsive to a heel-on portion of the gait, and then released as the heel-up portion begins. In this manner, the gait of a user is assisted. The systems and methods are of particular use for those affected by stroke or in connection with rehabilitation activities.