Abstract: A vehicle stability control device includes a yaw moment generation device and a control device. A variation yaw moment generated by simultaneous turn and acceleration/deceleration is expressed as a function of a longitudinal acceleration and a lateral acceleration. A longitudinal force and a lateral force of a tire have non-linear load dependency. The variation yaw moment when assuming that the load dependency is linear is a first variation yaw moment. The variation yaw moment considering the non-linear load dependency is a second variation yaw moment that is expressed as a product of the first variation yaw moment and a correction gain. In vehicle stability control, the control device controls the yaw moment generation device to generate a counter yaw moment counteracting the second variation yaw moment, based on the longitudinal acceleration, the lateral acceleration, and the correction gain.

Abstract: One variation of a method for influencing entities proximal a road surface includes, at an autonomous vehicle: over a first period of time, detecting a pedestrian proximal a road surface; predicting an initial path of the pedestrian an initial confidence score for the initial path of the pedestrian based on and motion of the pedestrian during the first period of time; in response to the initial confidence score falling below a threshold confidence, replaying an audio track audible to the pedestrian and calculating a revised path of the pedestrian and a revised confidence score for the revised path based on motion of the pedestrian following replay of the audio track; and autonomously navigating across the road surface according to a planned route in response to the revised path of the pedestrian falling outside of the planned route and the revised confidence score exceeding the threshold confidence.

Abstract: A speed control system for a vehicle includes an electronic controller configured to automatically cause a vehicle to operate in accordance with a target speed value. The electronic controller is further configured to receive information relating to movement of at least a portion of a vehicle body or at least a portion of a body of an occupant relative to a vehicle, and to automatically adjust the value of the target speed value in dependence on the received information.

Abstract: A method is provided for preselecting a gear in a multi-clutch transmission of a vehicle upon exiting free-wheeling state, wherein the multi-clutch transmission being operated in a free-wheeling state having a gear of a first set of gears preselected and a first friction clutch being disengaged; the method including the steps of: A) upon determining that at least one predetermined condition for exiting free-wheeling state is met; increasing the rotational speed of the prime mover towards a rotational synchronization speed of the preselected gear; the second friction clutch being in a closed state such that the rotational speed of the input shaft of the second friction clutch increases with the increasing rotational speed of the prime mover; B) disengaging the second friction clutch; C) engaging, at a suitable time point, at least one tooth clutch of the second subset of the tooth clutches corresponding to a gear of the second set of gears such that the gear of the second set of gears becomes preselected.

Abstract: A control system of a vehicle includes an engine, a continuously variable transmission, drive wheels, a clutch, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to release the clutch and stop the engine when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied during traveling, such that the vehicle performs coasting. The electronic control unit is configured to keep the continuously variable transmission at a speed ratio established at start of the coasting, during the coasting of the vehicle. The electronic control unit is configured to restart the engine that has been stopped and perform downshift of the continuously variable transmission, when a predetermined return condition is satisfied during the coasting. The electronic control unit is configured to engage the clutch after the downshift is started, such that the vehicle returns from the coasting.

Abstract: A method for stopping of a motor vehicle including providing a creep torque via a drive train of the motor vehicle and then increasing, independently of the driver, engine speed of a drive engine of the drive train to increase a drive torque of the drive engine and simultaneously increasing, independently of the driver, a braking torque of a brake system of the motor vehicle to balance the drive torque and the braking torque of the motor wherein the maximum braking torque is as great as the creep torque during a standstill of the motor vehicle. The method then maintains the braking torque and simultaneously reduces the engine speed of the drive engine to point at which the motor vehicle comes to a standstill.

Abstract: Vehicles, systems, and methods for shifting a manual transmission into neutral during autonomous braking are provided. An exemplary system for shifting a vehicle into neutral during autonomous braking includes a manual transmission for transferring power from an engine to a differential using gears manually selected by a gear selector. Also, the system includes an actuator mounted to the vehicle and to the gear selector. Further, the system includes a controller coupled to the actuator and configured to direct the actuator to force the gear selector into neutral during an autonomous braking event.

Abstract: A motor vehicle controller that carries out a method which includes: receiving a signal indicative of a surface friction parameter, surface_friction, the surface friction parameter corresponding to a coefficient of friction between a road wheel and a driving surface; receiving a signal indicative of a position of an accelerator control with respect to an allowable range of positions, accel_ctrl_pos; determining a critical powertrain torque limit value PT_TQ_CRIT in dependence at least in part on the value of surface_friction; and providing a traction warning indication to a driver in dependence on the value of accel_ctrl_pos and PT_TQ_CRIT.

Abstract: A vehicle control system is provided to promptly execute an ignition retard of the engine during shifting a gear stage in such a manner as to prevent an engine misfire, while switching air/fuel ratio from lean-burn ratio to stoichiometric ratio. An air/fuel ratio is switched between a stoichiometric ratio and a lean-burn ratio based on an operating point of an engine determined based on an engine speed and an engine torque. If a shifting operation of gear stage and a switching operation of the air/fuel ratio from the lean-burn ratio to the stoichiometric ratio are expected to be executed simultaneously, a controller delays the shifting operation of gear stage until completion of the switching operation of the air/fuel ratio.

Abstract: A system includes an engine, a transmission driven by the engine, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a speed input, receive feedback indicative of a load of the engine at a current engine speed, compare the load to a predetermined load threshold at the current engine speed, determine an expected engine speed based at least on the current engine speed, a current gear ratio, and an expected gear ratio, determine an estimated engine power at the expected engine speed and a current engine power at the current engine speed, and command a gear downshift when the load is greater than or equal to the predetermined load threshold and when the estimated engine power is greater than the current engine power.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for integrating engine water injection technology with a CVT transmission. Responsive to a driver demand, a controller may determine whether to maintain a current water injection state or transition to an alternate water injection state based on each of the efficiency of the transition, water availability, and any engine limitations that may be incurred at the engine speed-load following the transition. To improve the net fuel economy benefit while addressing the engine limitation, the water injection state transition may be combined with a CVT adjusted engine speed-load regime, while maintaining engine power output.

Abstract: A convenience apparatus for a vehicle includes a user sensing unit configured to sense a user located outside the vehicle; an object sensing unit configured to sense an object other than the user located outside the vehicle; and a processor. The processor is configured to determine at least one geo-fence established around the vehicle; determine, based on the user sensing unit sensing the user outside the vehicle, whether an entrance event or an exit event of the user has occurred based on the at least one geo-fence; determine that the object sensing unit has sensed an object outside the vehicle; and based on determining that the object sensing unit has sensed the object outside the vehicle and that the entrance or exit event of the user has occurred, provide a signal that controls an operation of the vehicle according to the entrance or exit event of the user.

Abstract: In one aspect, a computerized system for controlling automotive functions of a vehicle, includes a multi-core system on chip; a hypervisor including a multi-core synchronization function for a plurality of cores on the system on chip; and a plurality of automotive function modules in communication with the plurality of cores through the hypervisor.

Abstract: Certain embodiments use image-based technologies (e.g., digital cameras, light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems, etc.) to monitor a driver-side floor space in a vehicle cabin and warn the driver when a foreign object is blocking or may potentially block a vehicle control (e.g., brake pedal). A foreign object can include a bottle, can, electronic device, keys, books, or the like. In some cases, foreign objects are detected by comparing a current image of the driver-side floor space with a reference image that is known to be free of foreign objects. The difference image can be used to identify any foreign objects in the driver-side floor space, and a corrective action can be taken to address the potential danger. Some corrective actions may include an audio and/or video alert to the driver, or in some cases, the vehicle may autonomously guide the vehicle to a safe location and stop.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically monitoring driving behavior of a driver of a vehicle, are described. Information pertaining to one or more loads to be transported by vehicles is received. One or more first driving behavior parameter thresholds are determined based at least in part on a first fragility indicator of a load to be transported by the vehicle during a first portion of a route. The first fragility indicator is determined at least in part based on the information pertaining to the one or more loads. The driving behavior of the driver of the vehicle is caused to be monitored during the first portion of the route based on the one or more first driving behavior parameter thresholds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mining site comprising an extraction shaft passing through an ore body. Also included in the mining site are a lower shaft intersecting a path of the extraction shaft, a starting station extending from the lower shaft and from a bottom of the path of the extraction shaft, an arrival station overhanging above a top of the extraction shaft, and a upper shaft extending from the arrival station. In a particular aspect, the extraction shaft can be dug at a shallow angle between 10 and 45 degrees from horizontal. A shallow angle mining method for constructing the mining site is also provided. The present disclosure additionally introduces a hydro-electric site having a penstock dug at a shallow angle, and a method of digging a penstock.

Abstract: A linear transport system comprises at least one carriage which has at least one permanent magnet and at least one roller, an energizable stator device which has multiple coils, and a guide rail which is arranged on the stator device and which serves for guiding the carriage. The guide rail comprises a running surface for the rolling of the roller of the carriage, such that the roller can roll on the running surface during a displacement, guided by way of the guide rail, of the carriage, wherein at least one electrical contacting device is provided which is formed separately from the roller and which is designed to form an electrical connection between the carriage and the guide rail during the displacement, guided by way of the guide rail, of the carriage.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises a pair of trucks near each end of the railcar, and a well component supported by and disposed between the trucks. The well component comprises two parallel top chords. A pair of end sections are supported by the trucks and disposed at each end of the railcar. At least one end section comprises a pair of running boards. Each running board is disposed on one of the top chords of the well component. The end section further comprises a well platform disposed near an end of the well component at a first height generally even with the pair of running boards and an end platform disposed near one end of the railcar at a second height. The second height is lower than the first height. The end section also comprises an inclined connecting platform extending between the end platform and the well platform.

Abstract: A railway vehicle and an axle box structure thereof are provided. The axle box structure includes an axle box body and a positioning node mounting seat. The axle box body includes an upper box body and a lower box body. The upper box body and the lower box body enclose a bearing mounting chamber together. A lower end surface of the upper box body has a convex portion, and an upper end surface of the lower box body has a concave portion. A first semi-circular hole and a second semi-circular hole are respectively provided at the middle of the upper box body and the lower box body. If the convex portion and the concave portion are assembled in a sealed coupling manner, the bearing mounting chamber is formed by the first semi-circular hole and the second semi-circular hole.

Abstract: An improved coupler knuckle with an improved interior configuration for handling forces imparted on the knuckle and transferring said imparted forces through the knuckle and improving handling of linear force loads and their transmission the interior having a force handling structure that includes spaced apart layers and cavities, with a cavity extending between the nose section and the tail section of the coupler knuckle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for changing the direction of travel of a rail-bound vehicle, comprising a feeding rail section, a removing rail section, and a connecting rail section, which can be moved from a first position, in which the connecting rail section is arranged in relation to the feeding rail section in such a way that the rail-bound vehicle can drive onto the connecting rail section, to a second position, in which the connecting rail section is arranged in relation to the removing rail section in such a way that the vehicle can drive onto the removing rail section, by means of a motion comprising at least one rotational motion about an axis of the rotational motion. The invention further relates to a rail-bound ride having such a device, and to a method for operating such a device.

Abstract: A visual diagnostic system for a rail vehicle having multiple assets is disclosed. The visual diagnostic system may have a data interface configured to receive a data stream from a wayside unit. The data stream includes values of a plurality of parameters measured made by the wayside unit. The data interface may also be configured to receive geo-information and configuration-information. The system further includes a memory device configured to store the data stream and a controller configured to determine, from the geo-information and the configuration-information, a geographic location of each of the multiple assets. The controller is further configured to determine prognostic information associated with an operational status of each of the multiple assets. The controller may further render for display in a user interface a visual representation of the rail vehicle with the prognostic information for each asset of the rail vehicle.

Abstract: A temperature control device for temperature control of a steering device, characterized in that the temperature control device has at least one heat-conducting device, at least one thermoelectric device, and at least one fluid transport apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a steering apparatus for a vehicle, the apparatus including: a plate bracket supported on distance brackets and having a first slot through which an adjustment bolt passes, the distance brackets being coupled to the outer circumferential surface of an upper tube to face each other; a stationary gear coupled to the plate bracket, wherein the stationary gear has a second slot that corresponds to the first slot and through which the adjustment bolt passes and first gear teeth formed at opposite edges thereof; and a movable gear having a through-hole through which adjustment bolt passes and second gear teeth formed on opposite sides thereof and engaged with the first gear teeth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device for locking a movable component, in particular a superposition drive of a superimposed steering system, comprising a locking element reciprocatable between a locking position and a release position, which in the locking position cooperates with a movable component located outside a housing of the locking device; and a damping device which damps a movement of the locking element into the release position. The damping device comprises a damping element with a damping portion which is located outside the housing of the locking device. The locking device is designed such that during a movement of the locking element into the release position an end of the locking element moves out of the housing of the locking device and impinges on the damping portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power steering apparatus capable of realizing a reduction in an axial dimension of the apparatus. A resolver 16, which detects a rotational position of a motor rotor 13, is provided between a motor element 15 and a steering housing 6 in a direction of an x axis. A bolt 19, which fixes a motor housing 17 to the steering housing 6, is provided so as to overlap the resolver 16 in the direction of the x axis radially outside the resolver 16.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bearing assembly for a vehicle steering apparatus, which includes a bearing including an inner ring fastened to a rack bar, an outer ring disposed outside the inner ring with a ball interposed therebetween, and a sealing member provided between the inner ring and the outer ring, and an elastic clip including a body pressed against an outer peripheral surface of the outer ring, fastening portions bent toward sides of the outer ring from both ends of the body, and elastic portions extending from respective ends of the fastening portions and protruding laterally of the outer ring to each have a curvature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rack assist type electric power steering apparatus. The power steering apparatus includes: a ball nut coupled to a rack bar via balls to be rotated, and configured to cause the rack bar to slide; a bearing mounted on an outer peripheral surface of the ball nut so as to support rotation of the ball nut; and a support member coupled to at least one of a space between one side of an outer race of the bearing and a housing and a space between the other side of the outer race of the bearing and the housing so as to support the bearing.

Abstract: In an electric power steering device assisted by a brushless motor, an induced voltage from a brushless motor is detected when a main power supply is off. The motor is determined to be in a high rpm state when the induced voltage is in a first transient state from a voltage?a high rpm detection threshold Th1 to a voltage?Th1, thereby setting an intermittent excitation cycle of a revolution angle sensor connected to the motor to a short cycle. The motor is determined to be in a low rpm state when the induced voltage becomes a voltage?a high rpm detection threshold Th2 after a wait period corresponding to an electrical angle between peaks or valleys of an output voltage has elapsed in a second transient state from a voltage?Th1 to a voltage?Th2, thereby setting the cycle to a long cycle.

Abstract: A method for performing autonomous operation of a vehicle is provided. The method identifies, by at least one processor, an error condition of an electric power steering (EPS) device onboard the vehicle; obtains, by the at least one processor, input trajectory data for the autonomous operation of the vehicle; calculates, by the at least one processor, a feedforward rear steer angle, based on the input trajectory data; calculates, by the at least one processor, a feedback signal of the feedforward rear steer angle; calculates, by the at least one processor, a final steer angle command, using the feedforward rear steer angle and the feedback signal; and operates a steering mechanism of the vehicle using the final steer angle command, to autonomously maneuver the vehicle according to the final steer angle command.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for drilling in steering knuckles, which comprises locating a casted steering knuckle onto a drilling fixture for a steering knuckle, and aligning the center lines of the maching points of the left and right pieces of the steering knuckle. The method provided by the present invention can meet the requirement for simultaneously drilling the left and right symmetrical pieces of the steering knuckle when in use, and in the meantime, has outstanding advantages of advance technology, high positioning precision, firmness in positioning, high machining efficiency and the like.

Abstract: A target monitoring system and method are provided herein. An imager is configured to image a scene rearward of a vehicle and containing a target disposed on a trailer attached to the vehicle. A controller is configured to receive images from the imager, modify each image to increase the size of the imaged target, and analyze the modified images to determine at least one trailer related information.

Abstract: A method of controlling a backing system for a vehicle and trailer assembly comprises initiating a backing system mode with an electronic control unit (ECU) for the backing system when a start system input is received from a control device. At least one input is received by the ECU from the control device which includes information about a desired vehicle action. The ECU interprets from the at least one input the desired vehicle action and calculates a required vehicle response to achieve the desired vehicle action. The ECU then sends a request to at least one vehicle system to perform the calculated vehicle response.

Abstract: Provided is a press-molded product capable of improving the bonding strength between a vehicle body reinforcing member and the other member or the rigidity of a vehicle body by enlarging a cross-section of a member to a fullest extent of a design cross-section without forming a notch for preventing a press-molding failure in a ridge-portion flange. A press-molded product is formed by a steel plate having a tensile strength of 340 MPa or more, and includes an inward continuous flange in at least one end portion in a predetermined direction, the inward continuous flange being obtained by continuously forming a ridge-portion flange formed inward in the end portion of the ridge portion, a first flange formed inward in at least a part of an area of the end portion of a first surface portion, and a second flange formed inward in at least a part of an area of the end portion of a second surface portion.

Abstract: This automobile member has a closed cross section including joint portions in which edge portions of two side walls of an inner panel are joined with edge portions of two side walls of an outer panel, in which in a first region, a first region outer height ho1 and a first region inner height hi1 have a constant value and the difference between the first region outer height ho1 and the first region inner height hi1 is smaller than the difference between a second region outer height ho2 and a second region inner height hi2; in a second region, the second region outer height ho2 has a value which is larger than the second region inner height hi2 and constant, or the second region outer height ho2 has a value which is smaller than the second region inner height hi2 and constant; in a first transition region, a first transition region outer height ho1˜2 is continuously varied between the first region outer height ho1 and the second region outer height ho2, and a first transition region inner height hi1˜2 is contin

Abstract: The present invention is a structure for fixing a roof module of a vehicle, which is improved to insert and fix a polymer panel for a joining between a vehicle body structure as a steel structure and a component made of a material other than steel. The present invention provides a structure for fixing a roof module of a vehicle, comprising: a roof rail of a vehicle; a roof panel made of a material different from that of the roof rail, which is fixed at the roof rail; a polymer member coupled between the roof rail and the roof panel; and a joint member which joins the roof rail, the roof panel, and the polymer member.

Abstract: A vehicle front portion structure includes a cowl having an outside air introduction duct and a cowl louver. The cowl louver includes an outer plate portion and an inner plate portion disposed below the outer plate portion and covering the outside air introduction duct from the upper side of the vehicle. An outside rib protruding from the outer plate portion toward the inner plate portion and an inside rib protruding from the inner plate portion toward the outer plate portion are disposed in an intake space. A virtual straight line passing through an end portion of the intake space on a front side of the vehicle and an end portion of the intake space on a rear side of the vehicle intersects with at least one of the outside rib and the inside rib.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes: a pair of left and right bottom first frame and bottom second frame extending in a front-rear direction and supporting a floor plate; a bottom front frame, coupling a front end of the bottom first frame and a front end of the bottom second frame, extending linearly in a width direction and to which a first support member of a gear box for front wheels is welded; a front vertical frame coupled to the bottom front frame and extending in a top-bottom direction; and a door frame supporting a door and extending in the top-bottom direction, a fender cover provided behind a front wheel so that a front end thereof is attached to the front vertical frame and a rear end thereof is attached to the door frame, and a rear portion of the fender cover for the front wheel rising perpendicular to a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A vehicle understructure includes a transaxle including a plurality of enclosures and a fastening part that mutually fastens outer edge parts of the enclosures, an undercover including an interference part that is made of resin, is displaced upward when a road surface interferes with the undercover, and faces the fastening part, and a metal plate that reinforces at least a portion of the interference part.

Abstract: A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle includes a first frame forming a closed cross-section portion, a reinforcing member disposed in the closed cross-section portion and connected to the first frame, and another vehicle-body member connected to an outer surface of the first frame. A connection portion of the first frame and the reinforcing member includes a rigid joint portion where the first frame and the reinforcing member are joined, and a flexible joint portion where the first frame and the reinforcing member are joined, with a damper member being disposed therebetween. The other vehicle-body member is connected to the first frame in a manner such that at least a part of the other vehicle-body member overlaps the flexible joint portion in a thickness direction of the first frame, and has a high rigidity portion that enhances rigidity at the part that overlaps the flexible joint portion.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement comprising a base reinforcing structure including a plurality of ribs and having a first surface and a second surface, an expandable adhesive material located onto a first portion of the first surface, and a sealant material located around an edge of the second surface, the second surface being substantially free of any of the plurality of ribs.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a work implement and a cab positioned forward of the work implement. The cab defines a cab interior that includes a vehicle operator portion, an implement operator portion defined rearward of the vehicle operator portion, and an implement operator seat positioned in the implement operator portion that is configured to face rearward toward the work implement. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a work implement; a cab positioned forward of the work implement; a vehicle operator seat mounted within the cab that faces a front of the vehicle; an implement operator seat mounted within the cab rearward of the vehicle driver seat and that faces a rear of the vehicle; and one or more controls mounted proximate the implement operator seat that are configured for operating the work implement. A system for operating a work implement also is provided.

Abstract: A resilient or flexible skirt panel assembly having an integral bracing system. In operation, the bracing system need not attach to a trailer base rail. The innovation discloses straight, straight-angled and curved skirt panel orientations. Additionally, angled braces, “v-braces,” “v-wings,” and integral rib bracing mechanisms are disclosed. In aspects, the skirt panel and bracing mechanisms can absorb (or bend) under force while effectively having a “memory” to return to their original shape upon removal of the force. The skirt assembly can include a hem along the bottom edge of the skirt panel thereby enhancing performance and longevity of the assembly. Additionally, an “anti-skid” clamping assembly can be employed to connect the skirt assemblies to the trailer I-beam, base rail or cross-members.

Abstract: Cab extender systems and methods are provided for reducing the aerodynamic drag on a pickup truck. A cab extender system includes a cab with a roof panel and a rear wall. The cab extends upward on the vehicle to the roof panel and the rear wall extends downward from the roof panel. A tailgate is disposed at a rear of the vehicle and a utility box extends between the rear wall and the tailgate. An extender extends in a rearward direction from the roof panel a length of between ten and twenty centimeters from the rear wall.

Abstract: A paving machine for spreading, leveling and finishing concrete having a main frame, center module, bolsters laterally movably, and a crawler track associated with respective aft and forward ends of the bolsters. A bolster swing leg for each crawler track supports an upright jacking column. A worm gear drive permits rotational movements of the crawler track and the jacking column. A hinge bracket is interposed between each swing leg and a surface of the bolsters to enable pivotal movements of the swing leg. A length-adjustable holder engages the pivot pin on the hinge bracket and pivotally engages the swing leg. The holder permits pivotal motions of the swing leg in its length-adjustable configuration and prevents substantially any motion of the swing leg in its fixed-length configuration. A feedback loop cooperates with transducers keeping the crawler tracks position. The paving machine can be reconfigured into a narrowed transport configuration.

Abstract: A snowmobile track stud support includes a base configured to be coupled to a track of a snowmobile. A first boss extends from the base. The first boss includes a distal end having a boss aperture within which a stud can be disposed. A second boss extends from the base. The second boss includes a distal end with a boss aperture within which a stud can be disposed. A support flange extends from at least one of the first and second bosses and is disposed between the first and second bosses. The support flange includes a peak that projects away from the base. The distance from the peak to the base is greater than the distance from the distal end of the first boss to the base.

Abstract: The self-moving device comprises an outer frame (100), and a base body (200) rotatably connected on the outer frame (100). The base body (200) includes a control unit and a walking unit. A fixing pin (300) is connected to the base body (200). One end of the fixing pin (300) is movably fixed to the base body (200), and the other end is a pin head (320). When the pin head (320) is engaged within the pin slot (110), the base body (200) is connected to and engaged with the outer frame (100). When the pin head (320) is separated from the pin slot (110), the base body (200) rotates with respect to the outer frame (100). When the detection mechanism detects that the pin head (320) is engaged and fixed within the pin slot (110), the control unit controls the walking unit.

Abstract: An example method includes determining a plurality of candidate support regions for a support member of a robotic device. The method also includes determining a support region score (SRS) for each candidate support region, wherein the SRS for a given candidate support region depends on a surface geometry of the given candidate support region. The method additionally includes determining an adjacent relation scores (ARS) for each candidate support region, wherein the ARS for a particular candidate support region is based at least on a plurality of SRSs of a plurality of support regions surrounding the particular candidate support region. Based on the determined SRSs and the determined ARSs, the method further includes selecting at least one support region from the plurality of candidate support regions and providing instructions for the robotic device to place the support member on the at least one selected support region.

Abstract: A stem includes a stem body, one of the extremities of which includes element for attaching a handlebar, the opposite extremity including two parallel arms connected to a pivot tube by an articulation associated with clamping element which immobilize the stem in a chosen position. The clamping element includes a pair of frustoconical bodies connected to the extremities of the arms. The frustoconical bodies are received in housings of complementary shape. The frustoconical bodies are connected by a connecting element capable of moving them closer to one another in order to clamp them in the respective housing, and of loosening them by moving them further apart one from the other so as to allow the continuous adjustment of the inclination of the handlebar. The cone angle of the frustoconical bodies possesses a sufficiently low value to permit them to be pinched inside their housings.

Abstract: A trailing link multi-bar suspension assembly for a cycle having improved stability includes a first arm having a first arm fixed pivot and a first arm shock pivot. A shock link has a shock link fixed pivot and a shock link floating pivot. A shock absorber has a first shock mount and a second shock mount. A wheel carrier has a wheel carrier first pivot and a wheel carrier second pivot spaced apart from one another, and a wheel mount that is adapted to be connected to a wheel. A control link has a control link floating pivot and a control link fixed pivot, the control link floating pivot being pivotably connected to the wheel carrier second pivot, and the control link fixed pivot being pivotably connected to the first arm control pivot.