Abstract: Additive friction stir methods for joining materials are provided. The methods comprise providing first and second substrates to be joined; providing a forming plate comprising one or more forming cavities; placing the first and second substrates in communication with the forming plate; placing the first and second substrates in communication with each other; rotating and translating an additive friction-stir tool relative to the substrates; feeding a filler material through the additive friction-stir tool; deforming the filler material and the first and second substrates; and extruding one or more of the filler material and the first and second substrates into one or more of the forming cavities of the forming plate. Interaction of the additive friction-stir tool with the substrates generates heat and plastic deformation at the joint to weld the substrates at the joint. The methods include introduction of reinforcing material at the joint through addition of the filler material.

Abstract: A machine tool for machining workpieces comprising a support structure, a punching device mounted on the support structure, and a laser machining device mounted on the support structure. The machine tool includes a suspension device provided between the punching device and the laser machining device to reduce the laser machining device from being stimulated to move unintentionally due to the operation of the punching device. The suspension device has a spring rate which can be adjusted by a laser positioning device. The laser positioning device can move the laser machining device relative to the workpiece into a functional position and also into a position remote from the functional position. The spring rate of the suspension device is adjusted such that the functional position of the laser machining device is assigned a higher spring rate than that assigned to the position of the laser machining device remote from the functional position.

Abstract: A laser processing head apparatus with a camera monitor includes a light source for illumination having a near-infrared laser diode that generates a near-infrared laser beam of which upper limit value is a wavelength of a laser beam for processing, and out of processing point-emitted light, a processing point-reflected laser beam and illumination light for imaging, which have passed through a condensed lens and a laser beam reflection mirror and are directed to the camera respectively. An optical filter blocks transmission of the processing point-emitted light and the processing point-reflected laser beam, and transmits the illumination light for imaging.

Abstract: A laser processing apparatus has a suction unit for suctioning debris. The suction unit includes a debris trapping chamber and a cleaning unit for cleaning the inside of the debris trapping chamber. The cleaning unit includes a shutter for closing an opening of the debris trapping chamber and a cleaning water supply port for supplying cleaning water to the debris trapping chamber when the opening thereof is closed. The shutter closes the opening of the debris trapping chamber, the suction unit exerts a suction through the suction port, and cleaning water is supplied from the cleaning water supply port to the debris trapping chamber and suctioned through the suction port to clean the inside of the debris trapping chamber.

Abstract: To provide a molding apparatus that has satisfactory thermal energy efficiency and can be reduced in size and a molding method. A molding apparatus 1 includes a tape conveying mechanism 6 that conveys a molding material 10 having flexibility to a molding position on a stage 2, a laser radiating mechanism 7 that radiates a laser beam on the molding material 10 conveyed to the molding position, and a moving mechanism 4 that moves the molding position P relatively to the stage.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to tubular welding wires for arc welding processes, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). The tubular welding wire includes a metal sheath surrounding a granular core. The metal sheath includes greater than approximately 0.6% manganese by weight and greater than approximately 0.05% silicon by weight. Further, the metal sheath has a thickness of between approximately 0.008 inches and approximately 0.02 inches.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a paste composition and a process for forming a solderable polyimide-based polymer thick film conductor. The paste composition comprising an electrically conductive metal, a polyimide, an organosilicon compound and an organic solvent and can be cured by heating at a temperature of 320 to 380° C. The invention also provides an electrical device containing a solderable polyimide-based polymer thick film conductor formed using the paste composition.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for cooling an airfoil of a blade during a welding repair operation on the airfoil. At least one polymeric pouch is positioned adjacent a surface of the airfoil, and a coolant fluid is passed through the polymeric pouch during the repair operation on the airfoil.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a liquid-cooled heat sink assembly, including: providing a heat transfer element including a heat transfer base having opposite first and second sides, and a plurality of thermally conductive fins extending from the first side of the heat transfer base, the second side of the heat transfer base to couple to a component(s) to be cooled; providing a coolant-carrying structure including a coolant-carrying base and a coolant-carrying compartment through which liquid coolant flows, the coolant-carrying base including a plurality of fin-receiving openings sized and positioned for the plurality of thermally conductive fins of the heat sink base to extend through; and attaching the heat transfer element and coolant-carrying structure together with the plurality of thermally conductive fins extending through the fin-receiving openings in the coolant-carrying base into the coolant-carrying compartment.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a server room cooling apparatus, the method including: providing a housing; providing at least one frame in the housing; providing, on the at least one frame, a barrier wall configured to divide a space inside the housing into at least two spaces; forming a mist ejection unit configured to eject mist to an outer air supplied from outside the server room cooling apparatus, at a side of a supply unit that is formed by the barrier wall and supplies outer air to a server room; forming a filter unit configured to filter outer air supplied from outside the server room cooling apparatus, at a side of the mist ejection unit; and forming an outer air inflow unit into which outer air flows, at one side of the filter unit.

Abstract: A vibration suppression method and a machine processing system for properly suppressing vibration of a workpiece during processing, by which it is not necessary that a fixing jig for a workpiece be provided with a special device. A robot has a movable section and a gripping section such as a hand attached to a front end of the movable section. The gripping section is configured to grip a portion of the workpiece, which is different from a part of the workpiece held by the fixing jig, during machining of the workpiece by a machine tool. By holding the workpiece by using the robot during the machining of the workpiece, the workpiece can be prevented from being deformed by a machining reaction force, whereby vibration generated during the machining can be limited.

Abstract: A workpiece support (1) for removing material from a dental workpiece (2) which is held by the workpiece support (1) and is rotated together with the workpiece support (1) about a drive rotation axis (3) when material is being removed. The workpiece support (1) has at least two workpiece support parts (4, 5, 6) which can be separated from each other and connected to each other. One of the workpiece support parts (4, 5) has at least one compensation region (7) with a material projection (8) for introducing a compensation surface (9) by removing material, and the other workpiece support part (6) has a seating surface (10) for connecting to the compensation surface (9) in a formfitting manner.

Abstract: In a precision machine tool wherein a spindle head 20 that is movable in the up and down direction is disposed on a column 14 disposed on a bed 10 and a water storage space for storing temperature-regulated cooling water is formed inside the column 14, the column 14 has, in a lower part thereof, intake ports 38a and 38b through which cooling water is led into the water storage space, the column 14 has, in an upper part thereof, a drain opening 40 through which a cooling water is led outside, and an air vent hole 49 through which air in the column is discharged is formed at a position higher than the drain opening 40.

Abstract: A washing system that can reliably remove chips attached to the surface of a jig on which a workpiece is placed. The washing system includes a nozzle, a manipulator for moving the nozzle, an imaging part for capturing an image of a region on which a workpiece is placed, a chip detecting part for detecting a chip in the region based on the image captured by the imaging part, a arrangement determining part for determining a position and posture of the nozzle when the fluid is sprayed to the chip, a manipulator controlling part for controlling the manipulator so that the nozzle is located at the determined position and posture, and a fluid supplying part for injecting, through the nozzle, the fluid that has been supplied to the nozzle.

Abstract: A manufacturing system is proposed, said manufacturing system having a plurality of machine tools for performing chip-forming working operations on workpieces and comprising a plurality of work sequence devices, each of which comprises at least one machine tool, wherein the work sequence devices are sequentially arranged and different chip-forming workpiece working operations are performed in different work sequence devices, and comprising an automated transport device for transporting workpieces within and between work sequence devices, wherein at least one branch is provided in which a plurality of work sequence devices are arranged, wherein devices for non-chip forming workpiece treatment are arranged outside of the at least one branch.

Abstract: A rotating tool (1) includes a tool body (5) including a polishing tool (2) and a shank (3), and a flange part (4) provided in the tool body (5). The polishing tool (2) includes a plurality of linear grinding members (6) and a grinding member holder (7) to hold the linear grinding members (6). The flange part (4) is an annular member (8), and attached to the grinding member holder (7) in a state of being movable in the direction of an axial line (L) and rotatable about the axial line (L). When the inner circumferential surface of a hole (H) formed in a workpiece (W) is processed, the grinding member holder (7) and the annular member (8) are inserted into the hole (H). When the run-out on the front side of the rotating tool (1) occurs, the annular member (8) comes into contact with the peripheral wall surface of the hole (H), whereby the run-out of the tool body (5) is reduced.

Abstract: A grinding/milling machine for levelling of horizontal surfaces, having a mobile drive unit, including a vertically pivotable boom suspended from the mobile unit, a rigid girder pivotally fastened at the end of the boom and two motorized machining and/or milling machines, each being arranged at a respective opposite end of the rigid girder.

Abstract: In a scroll machining method, a scroll has a disc-like end plate and a scroll wall extending from a first side surface of the disc-like end plate, and the scroll is driven to rotate around a center axis C of the scroll, and a first cutter machines a side wall surface of the scroll wall while the scroll is rotating. The first cutter is a non-rotary cutter. When the scroll is machined, the scroll rotates around its center axis, and the first cutter does not rotate around its axis, thereby improving the scroll's machining precision and machining efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inner surface finishing of a workpiece, in which the inner surface of the workpiece defines an opening with axial symmetry around the longitudinal axis of the workpiece. The method may include the following steps. An abrasive medium may be poured inside the opening; urging the abrasive medium to rotate about the longitudinal axis, thereby imposing a centrifugal force on the abrasive medium to accelerate the abrasive medium outwards from the center of rotation towards the inner surface of the opening, where the abrasive medium impacts the inner surface of the opening; and the workpiece may be rotated about the longitudinal axis in a direction opposite the first direction, concurrently.

Abstract: A magnetic field manipulated localized polishing system includes a container holding a volume of a magnetic abrasive fluid. The magnetic abrasive fluid contains abrasive particles. A motor is positioned under the container. A magnet is coupled to the motor such that the motor induces rotation of the magnet. A workpiece is suspended in the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning brush and a cleaning apparatus that can effectively discharge dust, removed from a dresser disk of a CMP apparatus upon cleaning the dresser disk, to the outside of the cleaning system in order to prevent the dust from being again deposited on the dresser disk. A cleaning brush includes a large number of brushes formed to protrude on its top surface, vertical through-holes and into which a nozzle for ejecting a cleaning fluid is inserted, and a recessed groove formed on a lower surface that lower ends of the through-holes and face. It is configured such that dust deposited onto the brushes upon cleaning the dresser disk is discharged to outside from the recessed groove through a gap between the surrounding of the nozzle and the inner surface of the through-holes and together with the cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A flexible abrasive article includes a unitary backing having first and second opposed major surfaces and comprising a polyurethane. In some embodiments, the backing has an average thickness of from 4 to 6 mils (102 to 152 microns), a tensile strength of 500 to 3200 psi (3.45 to 22.1 MPa), and an ultimate elongation of 230 to 530 percent. In some embodiments, the flexible abrasive article has a tensile strength of 400 to 2400 psi (2.8 to 16.5 MPa), and a ultimate elongation of 180 to 380 percent. An abrasive layer is disposed on and secured to the unitary backing.

Abstract: A weather-resistant polishing pad, including an upper layer operating for polishing, a buffer layer, and a transparent base. The buffer layer is disposed between the upper layer and the transparent base, and the upper layer, the buffer layer, and the transparent base are bonded via a pressure sensitive adhesive or an adhesive agent. The upper layer includes a weather-resistant polyurethane prepolymer, a curing agent, and a functional filler. The polyurethane prepolymer is a polymerization product of polyol and polyfunctional isocyanate. The polyfunctional isocyanate includes a first isocyanate containing no benzene ring, or the first isocyanate having an isocyanato group and a benzene group, and the isocyanato group and the benzene group are connected indirectly.

Abstract: A superabrasive element includes a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate, the superabrasive table including a polished surface having a polished finish, the polished surface extending over at least a central, apical region of the superabrasive table, and an unpolished surface including an unpolished finish, the unpolished surface surrounding a majority of the polished surface. A method of manufacturing a superabrasive element includes providing a superabrasive element having a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate and polishing at least a central, apical region of the superabrasive table to form a polished surface, without polishing an unpolished surface of the superabrasive table, the unpolished surface surrounding a majority of the polished surface.

Abstract: A connector contains a body including: a first inserting orifice, a second inserting orifice, a first fixer, and a second fixer. The first inserting orifice is defined on a first end of the body, and the second inserting orifice is formed on a second end of the body opposite to the first end of the body, such that a connection rod for connecting two main woodworking clampers is inserted into the first inserting orifice and the second inserting orifice. The first fixer is inserted into the first inserting orifice from one side surface of the body to fix the connection rod, and the second fixer is inserted into the second inserting orifice from the one side surface of the body to position the connection rod more securely.

Abstract: A rafter angle square door clamp stand system functions like a truss, utilizing tension and compression. A horizontal tension base is suspended off of the ground by rotatable support members, one at each end of the base. The tension base has a “T” shaped slot that runs the length of the base. Two rafter angle squares, each having a “T” shaped member, slide into the slot of the base, one from each end of the base, with the vertical edges of the angle squares facing each other. The weight of the door on the tension base causes the base to flex downward, and the rafter squares to compress, holding the door in an upright position. Stop elements prevent the angle squares from moving backwards when the door is compressed and clamped. The system can be converted to support cylindrical objects, by reversing the positions of the angle squares.

Abstract: Vise grip pliers capable of stably clamping an object with a simpler structure than that of normal vise pliers and also providing a vise grip function by means of a simple operation. To this end, the present invention has first and second jaws formed at the front end of a body, forms a space in which a ring pin can be provided, by outwardly bending handles, and then rebending the same without extending the handles immediately after hinge parts cross each other, in addition to, one hinge crossing the jaws in an X-shape by a hinge pin (P), and ensures the vise grip function by providing a tapered ring in the ring pin space, and then recrossing the handles in an X shape.

Abstract: A multi-functional clamping device is disclosed. The multi-functional clamping device includes a handle portion having a vice grip handle, and a clamping portion coupled to the handle portion. The clamping portion includes opposing clamps. The multi-functional clamping device also includes an accessory mount coupled to the clamping portion. The position of the accessory mount is adjustable or non-adjustable with respect to the clamping portion. Further, the multi-functional clamping device includes an accessory locking fixture coupled to the accessory mount.

Abstract: In a tightening tool for tightening a nut to a shear bolt, e.g., a shear wrench by which a chip is cut and a predetermined torque for tightening the nut is obtained, the handling property of the tool can be improved while readily available and commonly used versatile 18V batteries are used as a power source to obtain a high output. Two 18V batteries are attached side-by-side on a battery attaching part as the power source. The two 18V batteries are electrically connected in series to output 36V power source. The battery attaching part is provided so as to straddle a lower portion of the motor unit and a lower portion of the handle unit, such that a center of gravity can be lowered, and stability of the handling property of the tool can be improved.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool motor includes a cylinder, a rotor set, an output shaft and an internal hammering device received in a roller cylinder of the rotor set. A front cover and a rear cover respectively mounted on two opposite ends of the roller cylinder, wherein a front bearing and a rear bearing are respectively disposed in the front cover and the rear cover. The roller cylinder has two opposite ends respectively connected to the first bearing and the second bearing and the two opposite ends of the roller cylinder respectively abut against the front cover and the rear cover. Consequently, the roller cylinder does not needs to form any terminal structures on its two opposite ends for simplifying structure, reducing manufacturing cost and narrowing volume.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an open-mouth inlet at a first end and an outlet at a second end distal from the inlet. The inlet is configured to receive at least one hardware fastener. The apparatus also includes a hollow channel that includes a stem portion and a tapered portion between the inlet and the outlet. The tapered portion includes tapered compliant fingers having an initial diameter. The hollow channel is configured to guide the at least one hardware fastener from the inlet to the tapered portion. The tapered compliant fingers are configured to stop the at least one hardware fastener from gravity feeding through the outlet and to retain the at least one hardware fastener within the hollow channel. The tapered portion is configured to radially spread the compliant fingers to an expanded diameter to permit the at least one hardware fastener to release through the outlet.

Abstract: A method of obtaining high clamp force accuracy at a threaded joint mounting process by a power tool includes: registering, during a certain interval of the mounting process, tightening and loosening torques applied on the joint, rotational movement of an output shaft relative to a housing, and housing angular displacements about a rotation axis and in relation to an immobile point; calculating output shaft true rotational movements by comparing its rotational movements relative to the housing with the registered housing angular displacements; comparing the applied tightening and loosening torques during the certain interval to determine a clamp force related tightening torque; relating the determined tightening torque to the calculated output shaft rotational movements to determine a clamp force coefficient of the threaded joint; and completing the mounting process by tightening the joint to a target clamp force level by applying a determined clamp force coefficient based torque.

Abstract: A seal installation guide sleeve for installing a radial lip seal onto a shaft. The radial lip seal includes a flexible sealing lip. The guide sleeve includes a cylindrical lip engaging surface, and includes an annular flange portion extending from the cylindrical lip engaging surface. The guide sleeve also includes a plurality of tabs extending from the annular flange portion. The guide sleeve is pre-installed in the radial lip seal such that the flexible sealing lip engages the cylindrical lip engaging surface, thereby protecting the flexible sealing lip from damage as the radial lip seal is installed onto the shaft.

Abstract: A multi-functional TPMS sensor fastener torque tool includes a torque driver and a user interface which allows a user to identify the TPMS sensor to be serviced, obtain a recommended fastener torque from a reference torque value database, measure the torque applied to the sensor fastener and alert the user when the reference torque has been reached or exceeded. In one example, the reference TPMS fastener torque values are stored in a memory device in the torque tool which are accessible through a plurality of graphic user interface menus on a display device.

Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a cylinder and a drive piston within the cylinder being acted on by a driving force resulting from a pressure differential. The powered fastener further includes a drive blade coupled to the drive piston and operable to drive a fastener, and an adjustable valve for selectively introducing air from ambient atmosphere into the cylinder, thereby changing the pressure differential acting on the drive piston. By adopting a self-contained vacuum generating means as described above, the present invention does not rely on any external vacuum source and powered fastener driver can be used and carried with conveniently.

Abstract: An improved nail set and nail set kit that includes nail set having a body having a head adapted for striking with a hammer and a tip portion that includes a notch therein that is sized to accommodate the rectangular head of a pneumatically driven finish nail.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool 1 has a tool socket 2 to hold a tool 4 on a working axis 11, a motor 5 and a pneumatic striking mechanism 6. A driven shaft 7 is coupled to the tool socket 2 in order to rotate the tool around the working axis 11. A slip clutch 24 is arranged in the drive train between the motor 5 and the driven shaft 7. The slip clutch 24 has a disk 25 on the drive side and a disk 26 on the driven side. On a driving ring surface 28 that is in contact with the disk 26 on the driven side, the disk 25 on the drive side has first sectors 33 that have a high friction value as well as second sectors 34 that have a low friction value. On the driven ring surface 29 that is in contact with the driving ring surface 28, the disk 26 on the driven side has third sectors 35 that have a high friction value as well as fourth sectors 36 that have a low friction value.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a work tool having an electric motor, a power transmission means that receives motive power from the electric motor and transmits the motive power to a tip tool, a gear housing for accommodating at least a portion of the power transmission means, weights swingably supported on the gear housing, and coil springs that function as an urging means for urging the weights such that the weights are located at an initial neutral position, wherein the weights and the coil springs are provided respectively on the two sides of the gear housing so as to put the power transmission means therebetween, and a rotational support axle is provided that functions as a connecting means for connecting the weights provided on both sides of the gear housing so as to connect the weights such that the weights swing integrally.

Abstract: A key-shaped multi-tool device is presented. The invention is a multi-tool device that incorporates several tools used in everyday functions into a simple sturdy key-shaped device. The key-shaped device comprises a head section and a tail section. The head section comprises an opening with at least one section shaped to operate as a Hex wrench. The device further comprises a first cavity on the front side which is preferably shaped for use as a hex wrench and as a bottle opener. The tail section comprises a semi-sharp cutting blade that is safe to the touch. The tail section further comprises a claw from its proximal end to an adjoining a second cavity near its mid-section. The claw is such that it could be used for multiple functions. The second cavity is shaped as a Hex wrench.

Abstract: A device for Semi-truck and trailer applications. It is a tool used by truck operator's release a fifth wheel pins of a tractor/trailer assembly or the wheel adjustments and tandem axle trailer pin extractor apparatus. Also it is used as a tool for allowing uncoupling/decoupling of a trailer from a tractor and for shifting the locking pins in the undercarriage of a tandem axle trailer when it is desired to shift the position of the tandem axles relative to the trailer body. The tool is made of a hammer assembly with a spike head, shaft and wedge; a pipe structure handle with a taper at one end for attaching to assembly and a way for attaching to a cap and a way to attach the hammer assembly to the pipe structure handle. It has an extendable hook assembly with a hook at one end of an adjustable tube.

Abstract: A handheld tool is disclosed herein. The tool may include a central member comprising a first and second end. The tool also may include a plurality of storage pockets disposed within the central member about the first end of the central member. The storage pockets may be configured to store one or more tool accessories therein. The tool also may include a forward member comprising a first and second end. The second end of the forward member may be attachable to the first end of the central member. The tool may include a recessed attachment point disposed on the first end of the forward member. In some instances, the tool accessories may be attachable to the recessed attachment point. The tool may include a rear member comprising a first and second end. The first end of the rear member may be attachable to the second end of the central member.

Abstract: A combination electric tool includes a main body and at least one working part drivable via and separably attachable to the main body. The main body includes an electric motor and a control circuit with a signal recognition module having a microcontroller. The working part includes an identification module, the signal recognition module and the identification module being communicable such that the microcontroller can recognize the working part. A control method includes attaching the main body to the working part; judging which kind of working part is attached and selecting corresponding preset programs; sampling a working parameter value of the electric motor; comparing the sampled working parameter value of the electric motor with a corresponding preset value, and judging whether the electric motor is at an abnormal working state; and if yes, powering off the electric motor, and if no, returning to the previous step.

Abstract: A method for setting at least one parameter of a handheld power tool includes recording at least one first characteristic variable using at least one internal sensor unit or an external sensor unit and transmitting the first characteristic variable to at least one of (i) an internal data processing unit and (ii) an external data processing unit. The method further includes processing the first characteristic variable into at least one of (i) at least one first parameter output and (ii) an output of a combination of parameters and transmitting using a communication unit to at least one of (i) an internal open-loop and (ii) a closed-loop control unit. The method further includes calculating from the first parameter output at least one operating parameter of the handheld power tool and setting it on the handheld power tool.

Abstract: A tool with a transmission assembly having a reduction gearset and a speed selector. The speed selector has a member, an actuator and a shifter assembly. The member is movable between a first position, in which the member is non-rotatable, and a second position in which the member is coupled to a planet carrier of the reduction gearset for common rotation. The actuator includes a pivoting yoke and a follower that is coupled to the yoke. The follower engages the member so as to be axially movable with the follower. The shifter assembly has a selector switch, a switch fork, and a pair of springs. The selector switch is slidable between a first switch position and a second switch position. The shift fork is slidably coupled to the selector switch and receives the yoke. The springs cooperate to bias the shift fork relative to the selector switch into a neutral position.

Abstract: An embodiment relates to a tool, including: a handle having an interior cavity therein; a grip on the handle; a rod that is movable with respect to the interior cavity of the handle such that movements of grip are translated into movements of the rod to deploy and retract an end of the rod with respect to an end of the handle; and a tool element attached to the handle. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.

Abstract: A tool storage device includes a platform and a fastening seat. The platform has a first guide structure. The fastening seat has a first standing wall, a tongue projecting from the first standing wall, a second standing wall, and an interconnecting segment interconnecting the first and second standing walls. The fastening seat is rotatable relative to the platform between a first position where the first segment engages the first guide structure, and a second position where a distance between an end of the tongue which is opposite to the second standing wall and a center of gravity of the second standing wall varies from that when the fastening seat is at the first position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for calculating a torque of a walking assistance device, the method including receiving a measured joint angle, obtaining a gait parameter with respect to a transition among a predetermined number of gait states based on the joint angle, obtaining a gait cycle based on the joint angle, and obtaining an output torque based on the gait cycle and the gait parameter, is provided.

Abstract: A robot system includes a first robot for operation to which a work tool is attached, a second robot for delivery to which a hand is attached, a first visual sensor attached to the first robot, a first control device for controlling the first robot, and a second control device for controlling the second robot. The first control device detects the position of a workpiece when an operation is performed based on the image captured by the first imaging device. The second control device includes a second correction unit for calculating the amount of correction in the second robot which relates to a deviation of the position of the workpiece relative to the hand, based on the position of the workpiece which is acquired from the first control device.

Abstract: A data exchange system is disclosed herein for receiving motion and attribute data corresponding to user interactions via a robot animation application. The motion and attribute data can be associated with a virtual animation of a virtual character using the robot animation application on a computing device. The data exchange system can translate the motion and attribute data for implementation on a physical or virtual robotic device to perform the virtual animation.