Abstract: A method and system is provided for laser piercing of thick plate material that allows for rapid transition to a cutting operation that can reliably produce a piercing hole and complete a cutting operation of the intended shape in a short time, while improving the cutting quality of the cutting after switching from the piercing operation. The cutting nozzle has a centrally located laser. The piercing operation applies a laser beam to the cut work while axially supplied pure oxygen gas is applied towards the cutting work. Additionally, a direction controlled nozzle adjacent the main cutting port provides a discharge of high pressure compressed air non-axially relative to the cutting operation to clear excess molten metal and debris from the kerf thereby increasing the efficiency of the piercing and shortening the cycle time.

Abstract: A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up that includes two or three overlapping aluminum alloy workpieces involves constraining a free end of an overlapping portion of a first aluminum alloy workpiece against movement away from an underlying second aluminum alloy workpiece to counteract the thermally-induced forces that cause out-of-plane deformation of one or more of the aluminum alloy workpieces during laser welding. Such constraint of the free end of the first aluminum alloy workpiece may be accomplished by clamping, spot welding, or any other suitable practice. By constraining the free end of the first aluminum alloy workpiece, and thus inhibiting out-of-plane deformation of the aluminum alloy workpieces when laser welding is practiced in a nearby welding region, the occurrence of hot cracking is minimized or altogether eliminated in the final laser weld joint.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for manufacturing a decorated part having a dynamic visual effect of a design that is drawn onto the surface of a work, thus reducing the manufacturing cost. The decorated part is manufactured by a laser-irradiating process, which involves irradiating a laser onto a decorative surface 4, thus forming a design 20 having many laser-processed linear grooves 21 closely aligned in a specific direction F1 on said decorative surface. Also, in the laser-irradiating process, said design 20 is formed such that the angle ?2 that is made by the specific direction F1 and by the direction F2 in which the laser-processed linear grooves 21 are extending is gradually changing into the direction in which such laser-processed linear grooves are aligned.

Abstract: A coated pane with a communication window includes a base pane, a metal-containing coating on the base pane, a grid area made of intersecting, de-coated inner gridlines in the metal-containing coating, wherein the grid area has a grid area edge, and the grid area edge has intersecting outer gridlines, wherein the outer gridlines have interruptions increasing in size from the outer edge of the grid area all the way to the end of the grid surface edge.

Abstract: A basic loading and unloading system comprising a laser, shuttle, and controller, a module being added to the system in a manner whereby neither the laser, shuttle or controller needs to be physically modified.

Abstract: A laser processing machine for carrying out hole-forming on a plate-shaped workpiece is provided. A first program storage that stores a plurality of hole-forming programs and a second program storage that stores a plurality of cutout piece drop programs are also provided. A program selector that selects, from the second program storage, a cutout piece drop program associated with a hole-forming program selected from the first program storage to form the hole on the workpiece. A working head controller that controls a laser processing head according to the hole-forming program and the cutout piece drop program that are selected is also provided. A motion path of the processing head after forming the hole on the workpiece and a jetting condition of assist gas to an inside of the outline from the processing head on the motion path are programed in each of the plurality of cutout piece drop programs.

Abstract: A method for metallurgically bonding a cylinder liner in a bore in an engine block includes axially aligning the cylinder liner with a bore in the engine block, rotating the cylinder liner about the aligned axis, and translating the cylinder liner along the aligned axis to position the cylinder liner within the bore.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a brazing sheet made of an aluminum alloy, which can maintain excellent strength after braizing and corrosion resistance even though the sheet is thinned The brazing sheet 1A includes a core material 2, a brazing material 4 provided on at least one side of the core material 2, and an intermediate layer 3 provided between the core material 2 and the brazing material 4 on the at least one side, wherein the core material 2 includes Cu: 0.50 to 1.10% by mass, Si: 0.10 to 1.10% by mass, and Mn: 0.60 to 2.00% by mass, and Al and inevitable impurities, and the intermediate layer 3 includes Zn: 0.50 to 10.00% by mass, and Si: exceeding 0.20% by mass and 1.10% by mass or less, and Al and inevitable impurities, and wherein the brazing material 4 is made of an AlSi based alloy.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a boss welding positioning tool. The boss welding positioning tool may, at least, include a purge base, a purge gas delivery connector, and features for aligning two items to be welded together. The purge gas delivery connector may be configured to be coupled to the purge base and may include ports that receive purge gas and deliver purge gas to an inner portion of the items to be welded.

Abstract: An apparatus for plate punching and laser cutting, characterized in that it comprises a bearing frame on which, on one machine front, a punching unit and a laser cutting unit are assembled; said punching unit comprising two punching heads, one overlapping the other, an upper head with punches and a lower head with cavities; said laser cutting unit comprises two laser cutting heads, one overlapping the other, an upper head with a laser cutting device, and a lower head with a support frame for the plate to be processed and fumes extraction assembly; each of said heads is set in motion in an independent manner along an axis to transversal to the direction of forward movement of a plate to be processed.

Abstract: A work positioner includes a first work retaining portion for retaining a first workpiece, a first drive portion for outputting a first rotational force about a first rotation axis and imparting a first angular movement about the first rotation axis to the first work retaining portion, a bearing portion supporting the first work retaining portion in cooperation with the first drive portion, a base arranged away from the first rotation axis, a first support column extending along a first support axis extending from the base toward the first rotation axis and supporting the first drive portion, and a second support column extending along a second support axis extending between the base and the first rotation axis so as to be parallel to the first support axis and supporting the bearing portion. The first support column includes a plurality of first support column pieces arranged along the first support axis.

Abstract: A chuck mechanism enables downsizing of the device with a simple structure, has a wide open/close width of clamps, and hardly causes a dent or scar on pipes. The chuck mechanism includes a horizontally arranged shaft, a frame, a pair of dog leg shaped link members, parallel link members, a pair of clamp members, and a swing drive mechanism.

Abstract: An adjustable depth magnetic device comprises a switchable magnet, switchable magnet carrier, or switchable magnet integrated into a carrier, constrained by and locked into position by a receiver that is separate from or integrated into an object or fixture. The adjustable depth magnetic device may be affixed to or integrated into an object for the purpose of constraining said object to a ferrous target; or the adjustable depth magnetic device may be affixed to or integrated into a fixture to facilitate manufacturing, production, and/or assembly operations.

Abstract: A machine tool includes a base, a table, a main spindle, and a trunnion unit. The table is installed on the base. A tool is mounted to the main spindle. The main spindle is caused to approach a workpiece on the table along an up-down direction. The trunnion unit is configured to rotatably hold the table on which the workpiece is placed using a rotation axis along a front-rear direction as a center. The trunnion unit is disposed movable in a right-left direction.

Abstract: A system and method for orienting a workpiece on an assembly line to prepare the workpiece for an operation is provided. The method includes positioning a flexible fixture on the assembly line. The flexible fixture has a base and at least one adjustable component. The workpiece is positioned on the flexible fixture. A first orientation of the workpiece relative to the flexible fixture is detected with a detection device and transmitted to a calibrator. The calibrator determines a difference between the detected first orientation of the workpiece and a predetermined fixture orientation and transmits instructions from the calibrator to the flexible fixture to move the workpiece from the detected first orientation to the predetermined fixture orientation. The workpiece is moved with the at least one adjustable component into the predetermined fixture orientation and is fixedly held with the adjustable component.

Abstract: A contactlessly measuring measuring system having a contactlessly measuring measuring device, with a light transmitter portion and a light receiver portion, for determining the position of a tool or for determining the longest cutting edge of a rotating tool in a tool machine. A light barrier system is formed by the light transmitter portion and the light receiver portion, each being associated with a leg of an essentially U-shaped support structure of the measuring device. A fluid blowing device, associated with the measuring device, is provided for cleaning a tool to be measured, and/or a sealing air feed is provided in the area of a measuring beam of the measuring device designed as a light barrier measuring system, and/or a protective/closing device is provided at the light transmitter portion and/or the light receiver portion of the measuring device designed as a light barrier measuring system.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a grinding machine (1) for grinding a surface of a workpiece (6), wherein the grinding machine (1) has at least one abrasive holder (2), on which at least one abrasive (4) is arranged, and at least one drive device for moving the abrasive holder (2), wherein the drive device has at least one drive shaft (12), on which an eccentric element (16) is arranged and which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (18), wherein the eccentric element (16) is arranged on the abrasive holder (2) at a distance from the axis of rotation (18), wherein it is possible to adjust the distance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) and a method for processing brake linings (44) which are mounted on lining supports (46), comprising a conveying device (16) for the continuous and automated displacement of brake linings (44) to be processed and at least one processing station (12). The conveying device (16) of a device according to the invention (10) comprises a plurality of support surfaces, which are driven by the conveying device (16) and are circumferentially arranged, for the arrangement of lining supports (46) of the brake linings (44) to be processed and positioning means rotating with the support surfaces, said positioning means counteracting a rotation of the lining carriers (46).

Abstract: The present invention comprises a Grinding or sanding machine for grinding or sanding a surface of a workpiece (8), wherein the grinding or sanding machine has at least one transportation device for transporting a workpiece (8) in a transportation direction; at least one revolving grinding or sanding belt (2); and at least one pressure beam (12) for exerting a pressure in the direction of the transportation device on the grinding or sanding belt (2), wherein a plate (14) which is mounted so as to be movable in a plane that is perpendicular to the direction of the exertable pressure is disposed between the grinding or sanding belt (2) and the pressure beam (12).

Abstract: An oscillating power tool with an electric motor is provided, including an armature shaft with an armature and a fan wheel, including an eccentric arranged on the armature shaft at one end thereof, a first balancing mass for balancing an unbalance of the eccentric and possibly an eccentric bearing, being arranged in the proximity of the eccentric or the eccentric bearing, respectively, however, at an axial distance, further including a second balancing mass for balancing a couple unbalance caused by the axial distance between the eccentric and the eccentric bearing, respectively, and the first balancing weight, wherein the second balancing mass is arranged on the armature shaft at the side facing away from the eccentric or the eccentric bearing. Also a method for balancing such an electric motor is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and materials for slip ring grinding of a generator rotor, without the need of dismounting the slip ring from the rotor of the generator, and allowing the grinding process to be performed whilst the generator is on full-load operation. As such the methods and materials of the present invention differs from current solution. Whilst allowing on-line grinding of the slip ring, the current solutions require low-speed rotations and accordingly operational shutdown of the generator. Allowing on-load grinding, the present invention greatly shortens the downtime of the generator and to perform maintenance on the slip ring beyond the provided standard maintenance schedule.

Abstract: A machine featuring a treatment tool that grinds a surface to a desired profile, imparts a desired roughness to that surface, and removes contamination from the surface, the machine configured to control multiple independent input variables simultaneously, the controllable variables selected from the group consisting of (i) velocity, (ii) rotation, and (iii) dither of the treatment tool, and (iv) pressure of the treatment tool against the surface. The machine can move the treatment tool with six degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polishing pad comprising a buffer sheet containing a pressure distribution sheet. The invention also relates to a polishing apparatus and a method for manufacturing a polishing pad.

Abstract: Provided is a treatment composition for chemical mechanical polishing, for treating an object to be treated including a wiring layer containing a metal, the treatment composition for chemical mechanical polishing containing: (A) a nitrogen-containing compound; (B) at least one kind of compound selected from the group consisting of a surfactant and polyacrylic acid; and (D) a pH adjusting agent, in which in terms of electrode charge transfer resistance value obtained by AC impedance measurement using the metal for an electrode, a sum of electrode charge transfer resistance values RA+RB in aqueous solutions each containing the component (A) or (B) and the component (D), and an electrode charge transfer resistance value RC in an aqueous solution containing the components (A), (B), and (D) have a relationship of RC/(RA+RB)>1.

Abstract: A grinding head includes: a guide rail; a first grinding assembly and a second grinding assembly which are located at two ends of the guide rail respectively and can move along the guide rail; and a number of filling assemblies, which are disposed between the first grinding assembly and the second grinding assembly, wherein dimensions and/or quantity of the filling assemblies are based on a width between the first grinding assembly and the second grinding assembly, wherein the filling assemblies can cooperate with the first grinding assembly and the second grinding assembly to form an entire grinding bottom face. The width of the bottom face of the grinding head can be adjusted so that the waste of grinding cloth due to grinding a thin display panel surface by a grinding head with a wide bottom face can be avoided and the operating efficiency can be enhanced.

Abstract: A grinding arm for grinding workpieces with an inner profile with a grinding wheel. The grinding arm has a tube-shaped base body with a longitudinal axis, in which the grinding wheel is supported at one axial end region. A first drive for the grinding wheel is arranged in its other axial end region. A first transmission system transmits the rotation from the first drive to the grinding wheel. In order to adjust arbitrary angles of inclination of the grinding wheel in the grinding arm, the grinding wheel is arranged on a grinding spindle driven by the first transmission system and rotating around an axis of rotation. The grinding spindle is supported in a carrier body arranged in the base body rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis as well as perpendicular to the axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation and the axis intersect.

Abstract: An apparatus for chemical mechanical polishing includes a support for a polishing pad having a polishing surface, and an electromagnetic induction monitoring system to generate a magnetic field to monitor a substrate being polished by the polishing pad. The electromagnetic induction monitoring system includes a core and a coil wound around a portion of the core. The core includes a back portion, a center post extending from the back portion in a first direction normal to the polishing surface, and an annular rim extending from the back portion in parallel with the center post and surrounding and spaced apart from the center post by a gap. A width of the gap is less than a width of the center post, and a surface area of a top surface of the annular rim is at least two times greater than a surface area of a top surface of the center post.

Abstract: A socket may include a socket body comprising a fastener engagement aperture configured to receive at least a portion of a fastener and a forward sleeve affixed external to the socket body at a forward end of the socket body. The forward sleeve may be configured to rotate radially relative to the socket body, and translate axially relative to the socket body. The socket may also include a biasing member configured to urge the forward sleeve to translate axially relative to the socket body in a direction towards the forward end of the socket body. Further, the socket body may include an internal cavity, and the socket may include a magnet disposed within the internal cavity. The magnet may be configured to translate axially within the internal cavity relative to the socket body and be configured to magnetically attract the fastener to the forward end of the socket body.

Abstract: A locking structure for a hand tool contains: a body including a driving head. The driving head has an accommodation cavity and a notch, and the accommodation cavity has a trench and an indentation. A fixer is accommodated in the indentation and has a limiting groove, a cutout, a post, and a recess. A second actuation member is housed in the limiting groove and has a locking portion, a locating portion, a protrusion, a control portion, a first aperture, and a second aperture. A release button is accommodated in the notch and has a tough for housing a retaining element. Furthermore, a first stop ring is located under the second actuation member and is configured to separate the second actuation member from the first actuation member, a ratchet rotation block is fixed under the first stop ring, and a second stop ring is mounted under the ratchet rotation block.

Abstract: A tool assembly for screwdriver with quick-release drill bits includes a bit main body, a sliding sleeve, a spring and a locating bolt. The bit main body has a shaft, and an outer periphery of a front end of the shaft has a plurality of axial cutting surfaces to form a connecting portion with a polygonal cross section. The sliding sleeve comprises a rear end and a front end, and a driving hole with a polygonal cross section axially penetrates through the sliding sleeve. An engaging groove formed at an inner periphery of the driving hole is located adjacent to the rear end of the sliding sleeve. The spring, the locating bolt and the engaging groove are configured to effectively shorten lengths of the connecting portion of the main body and the sliding sleeve thus lowering the manufacturing cost and increasing the competitive advantage in the market.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a broken pressure balanced valve cartridge from the valve body without breakage of the cartridge. This apparatus operates to separate the inner cartridge piece from the valve by exerting primarily axial forces on the cartridge during removal. The apparatus utilizes a pair of long, low profile forks with hooks on the end that are designed to be inserted in between the valve body and inner piece of a broken pressure-balanced valve cartridge. These forks are connected to an alignment device, which aligns the forks once they have been inserted in between the valve body and pressure-balanced valve cartridge, to the specific angle required to allow the hooks to engage the inner piece of the cartridge for removal. Running through the alignment device is a threaded rod with a handle on the top and a swivel block on the bottom. The threaded rod generates the axial force to remove the broken pressure balanced valve cartridge from the valve body.

Abstract: A device for extracting wall anchors having a pair of handle portions and a pair of nose portions. The first nose portion having at least a bite implement disposed at a proximate tip of the first nose portion. A concaved portion of the bite implement is operable for clamping on a rim portion of the wall anchor to be removed. The second nose portion has at least a spiral groove implement, wherein the spiral groove implement is operable for mating with an inside thread of the wall anchor so that the wall anchor can be pulled out of the wall, and wherein the first nose portion is substantially shorter than said second nose portion to allow a portion of the tip of the first nose portion to be inserted into the inside thread of the wall anchor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electric chisel capable of being matched with a domestic electric drill to be used. The electric chisel comprises an electric drill, a casing, a push rod and chisel head mechanism and a groove cam mechanism. The top of the casing is provided with an oil hole, and a rubber plug is arranged on the oil hole to be used for preventing dust; the two ends of the groove cam mechanism are provided with a first bearing and a second bearing respectively, and a first groove and a second groove are formed below the first bearing and the second bearing respectively and positioned in the inner wall of the casing. The groove cam mechanism is provided with a groove, and the push rod and chisel head mechanism is connected with the groove cam mechanism and performs reciprocating motion up and down in the groove of the groove cam mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gear adjusting device for a gearbox of an impact drill, comprising a front gearbox housing, a torsional cover, a reduction mechanism and a tripping mechanism which comprises annular adjusting screws, tripping columns and a tripping cushion. Each tripping column is sleeved with a compression spring with two ends respectively connected to the bottom of a corresponding adjusting screw and a corresponding tripping column. The torsional cover is in threaded drive connection with each adjusting screw. The lower end of each tripping column is connected with the reduction mechanism. The tripping cushion is slidably connected to the front gearbox housing along the vertical direction. A cushion locking structure is disposed between the torsional cover and the front gearbox housing. The tripping cushion can be locked and fixed by the cushion locking structure when the torsional cover is rotated anticlockwise, and then the tripping cushion cannot move vertically.

Abstract: A power tool is provided such that noise can be reduced at a wide range of rotation speeds. A speed setting dial to be operated by a worker is disposed on a rear end part of a housing of a grinder. A control part controls driving of a motor by setting the rotation speed of the motor in response to the value of a speed setting signal which indicates a value (voltage) corresponding to an amount of rotation of the speed setting dial by the worker. Although the control part basically causes the rotation speed of the motor to change continuously in response to the rotation amount of the speed setting dial, the control part sets the rotation speed of the motor while avoiding a predetermined rotation speed region in which the noise level is increased due to mechanical and acoustic resonances.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable work station that provides a strong work surface combined with a significant volume of secure tool storage. The disclosed invention allows a single user to collapse, load, transport, unload, assemble and move the apparatus to a specific work area without assistance. Once at the designated work site, the apparatus of the present invention can be locked in place, preventing unwanted motion during use. Further, the disclosed invention provides an adjustable height work surface that includes the ability to transport large construction materials safely.

Abstract: A foot touch position following apparatus includes a foot touch position detection part configured to detect a position where a human foot touches a surface; and a moving part configured to move the foot touch position following apparatus based on the detected result of the foot touch position detection part.

Abstract: An arm supporting exoskeleton comprises a shoulder base coupled to an arm link mechanism. The arm link mechanism comprises a proximal link and a distal link configured to rotate relative to each other about a rotating joint; at least one arm-coupler adapted to couple a user's arm to the distal link; a tensile force generator coupled to the proximal link and the distal link, and providing a torque to flex the distal link relative to the proximal link; and a protrusion located substantially at the rotating joint. When the distal link extends past a toggle angle, the protrusion constrains the tensile force generator, and the torque provided by the tensile force generator remains substantially small, When the protrusion does not constrain the tensile force generator, the torque tends to flex the distal link relative to the proximal link, thereby reducing human shoulder forces and torques required to raise the arm.

Abstract: An arm supporting exoskeleton comprises a shoulder base coupled to an arm link mechanism. The arm link mechanism comprises a proximal link and a distal link configured to rotate relative to each other about a rotating joint; at least one arm-coupler adapted to couple a user's arm to the distal link; a tensile force generator coupled to the proximal link and the distal link, and providing a torque to flex the distal link relative to the proximal link; and a protrusion located substantially at the rotating joint. When the distal link extends past a toggle angle, the protrusion constrains the tensile force generator, and the torque provided by the tensile force generator remains substantially small. When the protrusion does not constrain the tensile force generator, the torque tends to flex the distal link relative to the proximal link, thereby reducing human shoulder forces and torques required to raise the arm.

Abstract: A manipulator includes a mount member, a base member with threaded openings and an aperture, two links, and an output member with threaded openings and an aperture. The manipulator also includes three motors mounted to the mount member and three drive trains connected to the motors, respectively.

Abstract: A system adapted for supporting workflow in a three-dimensional space which provides, among other things, hands-free control and adjustment of lighting within the three-dimensional space. The system of the present invention is also adapted for delivering, tracking, and retrieving tools in the three-dimensional space. The system of the present invention includes various subsystems, which are referred to herein as modules, that both act independently and co-dependently, as will be described in greater detail below, in conjunction with a central control computer module. The modules consist, in an exemplary embodiment, of the cable robot module, the central computer module, the imaging module, the illumination module, and the object manipulator module.

Abstract: A control device for controlling driving of a robot having a force detection unit includes a processor which, when causing the robot to carry out work a plurality of times, performs force control on the robot based on an output from the force detection unit and teaches the robot a first position, in a first round of the work, and which, in a second round of the work, performs position control on the robot based on first position data about the first position acquired in the first round of the work and causes a predetermined site of the robot to move to the first position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and apparatus of scheduling welding operations. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method includes identifying seams on a welding object in a three-dimensional model for the welding object based on geometry of bodies contained in the welding object. The method also includes determining a welding sequence based on the seams, welding parameters and welding process requirements. The method further includes generating an operation procedure for a welding robot based on another three-dimensional model for the welding robot, the welding sequence, robot path parameters and the welding parameters to schedule the welding operations of the welding object.

Abstract: A simulation device for simulating the operations of a robot that follows a workpiece when the workpiece is conveyed by a conveyer that conveys workpieces along an arc-shaped track. The simulation device includes a robot model arranging section that arranges a robot model in virtual space; a conveyer model arranging section that arranges a conveyer model in the virtual space, the conveyer model being capable of conveying a workpiece model along an arc-shaped virtual track; a workpiece model arranging section that arranges a workpiece model on the conveyer model in the virtual space; a detection device model arranging section that arranges a detection device model in the virtual space capable of detecting the workpiece model; an operation range setting section that sets a following operation range of the robot model in the virtual space; and a simulation execution section that executes simulations.

Abstract: An unmanned conveyance vehicle includes a monitoring section which includes, as monitoring regions for detecting obstacles, a first monitoring region and a second monitoring region which is capable of detecting obstacles that are more distant than the first monitoring region, and a light emitting section which emits light in the first monitoring region, in which when an obstacle is detected within the first monitoring region, a vehicle is caused to perform an emergency stop. Ordinarily, when the unmanned conveyance vehicle stops the light emission of the light emitting section and detects an obstacle within the second monitoring region, the unmanned conveyance vehicle causes the light emitting section to emit light. Accordingly, when an operator enters the second monitoring region, the operator is capable of recognizing a distance at which, when reached by the unmanned conveyance vehicle, the unmanned conveyance vehicle will perform the emergency stop.

Abstract: A control apparatus that controls a first robot arm provided with a first force detection part and a second robot arm provided with a second force detection part, includes a processor that configured to move the first robot arm until a target force is detected by the first force detection part and performs impedance control on the second robot arm based on output of the second force detection part in at least a part of a movement period in which the first robot arm is moved.

Abstract: A mechanical arm positioning method configured to position a mechanical arm at a fixed point. The method includes capturing a positioning pattern through an image-capturing module disposed on mechanical arm to generate an image with a positioning image, the positioning image corresponding to positioning pattern. Subsequently, whether a center of positioning image is located at a center of the image is determined. If not, a position of mechanical arm is adjusted in parallel with a plane where the positioning pattern is located until the center of positioning image is located at the center of the image. Subsequently, whether an area of positioning image is substantially equal to a predetermined area is determined. If not, a distance between mechanical arm and positioning pattern is adjusted perpendicular to plane where the positioning pattern is located until the area of positioning image is substantially equal to predetermined area.

Abstract: A companion robot includes a body, a sensing unit, a positioning unit, a network unit, an input unit, a storage device, and at least one processor. The processor controls the companion robot to receive a destination, generate a walking path of the companion robot according to the destination and a current location of the companion robot, obtain a walking direction and a walking speed of a user, and control the companion robot to walk along the walking path according to the walking direction and the walking speed.

Abstract: Example implementations may relate to a haptic hand-holdable controller. In particular, an example device may take the form of a haptic controller, which senses tactile information and provides force feedback for a more intuitive user experience. The force feedback may indicate a state of the device that is being controlled. An example haptic handheld controller may be utilized to manipulate data input to a robot, a tablet computer, and/or any other type of computing device. In an example embodiment, the haptic handheld controller may be such that the controller indicates to the user what manipulation of different types of data feels like, for example, by using operating modes for the haptic handheld controller where a motor varies feedback to the handheld controller.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling an indoor autonomous robot. A method of controlling an indoor autonomous driving of a robot in a cloud system includes receiving, by the cloud system, first sensing data that is generated by a mapping robot autonomously driving in a target facility using a first sensor that detects the first sensing data with respect to an inside of the target facility; generating an indoor map of the target facility based on the first sensing data; receiving, from a service robot present in the target facility through a network, second sensing data that is generated by the service robot using a second sensor that detects the second sensing data with respect to the inside of the target facility; and controlling an indoor autonomous driving of the service robot with respect to the target facility based on the second sensing data and the generated indoor map.