Abstract: This technology provides systems and methods for a vehicle computing system (VCS) for autonomous driving. This VCS furnishes End-to-End models that provide sensing, prediction, planning, decision-making, and control functions. The VCS executes vehicle control algorithms, trains general AI models, and makes inferences from those AI models. Specifically, a computing subsystem of the VCS performs computation methods that train a tensor-centered model and/or make inferences from a tensor-centered model. Additionally, the VCS gathers data from a roadside unit network, an onboard unit, a cloud platform, a traffic control center/traffic control unit, and a traffic operations center (TOC), thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving.

Abstract: Provided are a defect detection method and apparatus, and a computer-readable storage medium. Specifically, the method includes: obtaining a to-be-detected image; obtaining a feature map of the to-be-detected image based on the to-be-detected image, where the feature map of the to-be-detected image includes a feature map of spatial position coordinate information; and performing defect detection on the to-be-detected image based on the feature map of the to-be-detected image. By modifying a neural network structure of defect detection and extracting the feature map of spatial position coordinate information during the detection, this application makes the neural network for use of defect detection sensitive to a spatial position, thereby enhancing sensitivity of a detection neural network to the spatial position, and in turn, increasing accuracy of detecting some specific defect types by the detection neural network, and increasing accuracy of defect detection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pipe, wherein the pipe has a corrosion-resistant layer and a base layer in the thickness direction, the corrosion-resistant layer being at least disposed on the inner wall of the pipe, and the corrosion-resistant layer further comprises, in addition to Fe and inevitable impurities, the following chemical elements in percentage by weight: 0<C?0.05%; Si: 0.3-0.6%; Mn: 0.5-2.0%; Ni: 8.00-14.00%; Cr: 16.00-19.00%; Mo: 2.00-3.50%; N: 0.02-0.20%; and Ti: 0.01-0.2%, and Cr, Mo, N, and Ti satisfy the following inequation: Cr+2.8×Mo+16×N+2×Ti?22.0%. Correspondingly, the present invention further discloses a method for manufacturing the above pipe comprising the steps of: (1) preparing a corrosion-resistant layer slab and a base layer slab; (2) assembling the corrosion-resistant layer slab and the base layer slab to obtain a composite slab; (3) heating and rolling: heating the composite slab at a temperature of 1150-1230° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tube, which has, in the thickness direction, a corrosion-resistant layer and a base layer. The corrosion-resistant layer is at least located on the inner wall of the tube. The corrosion-resistant layer, in addition to Fe and inevitable impurities, further contains the following chemical elements in wt %: 0<C?0.08%; Si: 0.3-0.6%; Mn: 0.5-2.0%; Ni: 11.00-13.00%; Cr: 16.50-18.00%; Mo: 2.00-3.00%; N: 0.02-0.2%; and Cu: 0.01-0.3%, wherein Cr, Mo, N and Cu satisfy the following inequation: Cr+3.3×Mo+16×N+10×Cu?26.0%. Correspondingly, further disclosed is a method for manufacturing the tube, comprising the steps of: (1) preparing a corrosion-resistant layer slab and a base layer slab; (2) assembling the corrosion-resistant layer slab and the base layer slab to obtain a clad slab; (3) heating and rolling: heating the clad slab at a temperature of 1150 to 1200° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a high voltage device built from modular low voltage cells. Each low voltage cell includes a plurality of low voltage semiconductor devices and one or more low voltage passive components. Each cell can be a current-bidirectional two-quadrant switch or a four-quadrant switch. All the cells may be identical and controlled with a delay time in between. Therefore, the total on and off time of the high voltage device can be controlled to reduce the output equivalent dv/dt. The cell's voltage balancing can be achieved through a control algorithm disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a function-based computing power allocation system (FCPAS), which is a component of an Intelligent Road Infrastructure System (IRIS). The FCPAS incorporates advanced computing capabilities that effectively allocate computational power for prediction, planning, and decision making functions. Specifically, through the FCPAS, an AV can acquire additional computational resources for vehicle prediction, planning, and decision-making functions, thereby enabling safe and efficient autonomous driving. Additionally, tailored to different traffic scenarios, the FCPAS can allocate data and computational resources (including but not limited to CPU and GPU) for vehicle automation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multifunctional climbing operation platform and an operation method thereof. The multifunctional climbing operation platform includes a main machine, clamping devices, a bolt retightening device, and an auxiliary sleeve replacement box, wherein the clamping devices each include: a fixed seat; and a pair of claw bars swingably arranged on the fixed seat and each including a rear bar body and a front bar body hinged together, wherein when the pair of claw bars are opened, an inner angle between the rear bar body and the front bar body is greater than 180°, the main machine and the clamping devices can climb along an object to be climbed, the bolt retightening device can replace different sleeves from the auxiliary sleeve replacement box, and can screw a bolt on the object. The present disclosure has the advantages of a large avoidance range and diverse functions.

Abstract: A robot integrated joint unit and a legged robot applying same are related to the technical field of robot joints. The robot integrated joint unit comprises a first electric motor and reducer assembly, a second electric motor assembly, a second reducer assembly, and a first output connecting rod. Two motors of two joints are disposed on a same side of the joints, thus preventing the need for electric motor power cables to run through the joints, effectively alleviating fatigue damage of the electric motor power cables, and extending the service life of the electric motor cables. The electric motor components and the joint connecting rod obviate the need to reserve dedicated cable through holes and a cable placement mechanism, thus allowing enhanced structural reliability; further increasing the degree of integration of a dual joint unit, reducing the axial size of the joint unit, and enhancing structural visual appeal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tube, having a corrosion resistant layer and a base layer in a thickness direction. The corrosion resistant layer is at least located on the inner wall of the tube. In addition to Fe and inevitable impurities, the corrosion resistant layer further contains the following chemical elements in wt %: 0<C?0.08%; 0<Si?0.75%; 0<Mn?2.0%; Ni: 10.00-14.00%; Cr: 16.00-18.00%; Mo: 2.00-3.00%; and N: 0.02-0.20%, with Cr, Mo and N satisfying the inequation: Cr+3.3×Mo+16×N?25%. Correspondingly, further disclosed is a method for manufacturing the tube, including the steps: (1) preparing a corrosion resistant layer slab and a base layer slab; (2) assembling the corrosion resistant layer slab and the base layer slab to obtain a clad slab; (3) heating and rolling: heating the clad slab at a temperature of 1100 to 1200° C., and then performing multi-pass rolling, with the total reduction rate being not less than 90%, and the final rolling being performed at a temperature of not less than 900° C.

Abstract: The present application discloses an overload impact-resistant planetary reducer, including a tooth face portion made of a rigid material and a buffer portion capable of being elastically deformed. The buffer portion is made of a material having certain rigidity and capable of being elastically deformed under an impact force, and is coaxially nested with the tooth face portion to form a reducer component capable of preventing overload impact. The planetary reducer is capable of being elastically deformed under the impact force, effectively absorbing energy during overload impact, thus protecting transmission parts such as gears. The structure is simple and practical. The present application further discloses an overload impact-resistant planetary reducer, a robot joint and a quadruped robot.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for reconstructing an image of a midpalatal suture based on a Sobel operator and belongs to the technical field of image processing. Firstly, data preprocessing is performed on a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) file of a midpalatal suture of a maxilla to obtain a plurality of local images of the midpalatal suture. Merging fusion is then performed on the plurality of local images of the midpalatal suture to obtain a reconstructed image of the midpalatal suture, and a Sobel operator is utilized for optimization during the merging fusion. Thus, an overall profile of a region shape of the midpalatal suture can be reconstructed in a same image from midpalatal suture regions distributed in multiple layers of CBCT images, facilitating intuitive and accurate judgment on the midpalatal suture region by a doctor.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems, methods, and datasets for automatically and precisely generating highlight or summary videos of content. In one or more embodiments, the inputs comprise a text (e.g., an article) of the key event(s) (e.g., a goal, a player action, etc.) in an activity (e.g., a game, a concert, etc.) and a video or videos of the activity. In one or more embodiments, the output is a short video of an event or events in the text, in which the video may include commentary about the highlighted events and/or other audio (e.g., music), which may also be automatically synthesized.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present application is a hybrid automatic repeat request feedback method, which comprises the steps that: an HARQ-ACK codebook includes HARQ-ACK information of M PDSCHs, the M PDSCHs are all scheduled by first-type PDCCHs, and the first-type PDCCHs are used for activating an SPS configuration; the order of the HARQ-ACK information of the M PDSCHs in the HARQ-ACK codebook is arranged according to at least one parameter value among cell indexes, BWP indexes, SPS configuration indexes and PDSCH transmission moments of the M PDSCHs. The embodiments of the present application also provide a hybrid automatic repeat request feedback method with the participation of second-type PDCCHs for releasing SPS and dynamically configured third-type PDCCHs. The present application also provides a terminal device and a network device to which the method is applied. The present application solves the problem of how to generate an HARQ-ACK codebook when there are multiple PDSCHs in an SPS configuration condition.

Abstract: A method for screening tobacco resistance against root-knot nematode based on intensive seedling production is provided. The method has two biological properties: inducing and stimulating the hatching of nematode eggs by host root exudates, and easily infecting the root cap elongation zone by hatched second-instar larvae. The second-instar larvae hatched by the root-knot nematode eggs are continuously inoculated. After that, under cultivating the infected tobacco seedlings in shallow water infiltrating and humidifying substrate, the created temperature, humidity and air permeability conditions are suitable for disease induction. After disease investigation, disease index is calculated, and the resistance of tested cultivars is evaluated according to the disease index. The method features simple operation, high selection efficiency, and high accuracy and reproducibility.

Abstract: A preparation method of a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for separation and concentration of 4-methylsterane compounds is provided. A template molecule, a functional monomer, a porogen, an initiator and a cross-linking agent are mixed and subjected to polymerization to prepare a polymer with the template molecule, which is then treated to remove the template molecule, so as to give the desired MIP. The template molecule is ?-sitosterol or deoxycholic acid. The obtained molecularly imprinted polymer has multiple stable hole structures and binding sites inside, and has memory and recognition functions for the 4-methylsterane compounds, exhibiting excellent specific adsorption performance. The MIP can contribute to the accurate identification of correlation between depositional environment and maturity of crude oils or source rocks. A molecularly imprinted polymer prepared by such method, a chromatographic column and an application thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an autonomous vehicle and intelligent control (AVIC) system with distributed AI computing, which is a component of a Connected Automated Vehicle Highway (CAVH) system. This AVIC system is configured to realize training and application for distributed AI computing by providing automated vehicles (AVs) and/or connected automated vehicles (CAVs) with vehicle-specific control instructions comprising instructions for vehicle longitudinal and lateral position, speed, and steering and control. Detailed and time-sensitive vehicle-specific control instructions comprise control instructions for speed, spacing, lane designation, vehicle following, lane changing, and/or route guidance. Specifically, through the system, CAVs can be effectively and efficiently controlled by the AVIC system.

Abstract: A preparation method of a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for separation and concentration of 4-methylsterane compounds is provided. A template molecule, a functional monomer, a porogen, an initiator and a cross-linking agent are mixed and subjected to polymerization to prepare a polymer with the template molecule, which is then treated to remove the template molecule, so as to give the desired MIP. The template molecule is ?-sitosterol or deoxycholic acid. The obtained molecularly imprinted polymer has multiple stable hole structures and binding sites inside, and has memory and recognition functions for the 4-methylsterane compounds, exhibiting excellent specific adsorption performance. The MIP can contribute to the accurate identification of correlation between depositional environment and maturity of crude oils or source rocks. A molecularly imprinted polymer prepared by such method, a chromatographic column and an application thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle AI computing system (VACS) that supports autonomous driving through an Onboard Unit (OBU) for vehicle-based computing and distributed computing based on vehicle road-cloud. The vehicle-based computing can effectively complete various computational tasks by using onboard computing resources. The distributed computing allows the vehicle to work in collaboration with roadside units (RSUs) and/or the cloud to effectively complete various computational tasks. The VACS features an OBU with a sensing module, a communication module, and a data processing module that integrates data from vehicle sensors, RSUs, and the cloud. The OBU also includes a vehicle control module that helps control the vehicle based on the data of RSU and cloud. The VACS leverages high performance computation resources to implement end to end driving tasks including sensing, prediction, planning and decision making, and control.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a detection method, a detection device, and a storage medium. The detection method may comprise: obtaining a to-be-detected image; obtaining a plurality of confidence levels corresponding to a plurality of detection items according to the to-be-detected image; and determining a detection result of the to-be-detected image according to the plurality of confidence levels and a plurality of detection thresholds, where the plurality of detection thresholds may be corresponding to the plurality of detection items and may be a non-inferior solution of objective functions of an overkill rate and a missed detection rate, the overkill rate may be the ratio of qualified ones detected as defective, and the missed detection rate may be the ratio of defective ones detected as qualified.

Abstract: A tab bending detection method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: performing skeleton extraction on a sectional image of multiple layers of tabs to obtain a skeleton image of the multiple layers of tabs; merging damaged connected components in the skeleton image to obtain a merged connected component, where the damaged connected components are connected components on which breaking occurs in a same tab section; calculating a target number of the multiple layers of tabs based on the merged connected component and an undamaged connected component; and detecting, based on the target number and a preset number, whether any tab in the multiple layers of tabs is in a bending state. The damaged connected components are merged to obtain the merged connected component.