Abstract: A wearable device and a method for performing one or more actions using a wearable device are disclosed. The wearable device includes a bezel ring, a watch dial a flexible ring, and a plurality of springs. The bezel ring includes a plurality of holes along a circumference of the bezel ring for placement of a plurality of magnets. The watch dial includes an outer periphery with another plurality of holes at a uniform distance. The watch dial also includes an inner periphery to house inertial sensors at a predetermined position. The flexible ring placed in between an inner surface of the bezel ring and the watch dial. A plurality of springs are placed within the other plurality of holes of the outer periphery of the watch dial. The bezel ring is configured to support at least one of tilting, shifting and rotation over the watch dial.

Abstract: Method for cutting a watch crystal along a contour in a plate of transparent material, with the following steps: making, on a first side of the plate, a first cut line or kerf to form a first chamfer, for each crystal of the plate; turning the plate over and marking the position of the first chamfers or of a previously made machined marking; making, on a second side, a second cut line or kerf to form a second chamfer, for each crystal; separating the crystals by machining through the plate at each contour to form an edge of the crystal.

Abstract: A control circuit includes: a controller; a controlled system; and a filter for smoothing a return signal. The controller acts on the controlled system vis-à-vis a control signal and the return signal acts on the controller. The controller and the filter are simultaneously adjustable by an adjustment. In an embodiment, the adjustment is made on the basis of a method that includes: measuring or estimating an output signal as a measurement or estimate; transferring, using the measurement or estimate, the output signal into the return signal; determining a power density spectrum of the return signal; and limiting a control signal of the controller such that a power of the control signal does not exceed a predefined limiting value.

Abstract: The controlling method uses a control specification. In the method, at least part of the progression of the controlling process is monitored, and at least one quality criterion characterizing the quality of the control method is determined, (e.g., ascertained), in accordance with the progression. The control specification is adjusted in accordance with the quality criterion.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for controlling electrically-powered trash compactors and receptacles. The system first receives data associated with a storage receptacle configured to communicate with the system via a network, wherein the data is received from a server storing information transmitted by the storage receptacle, the storage receptacle having an energy storage for powering operational functions performed by the storage receptacle. The system then identifies a parameter of the storage receptacle associated with an operational function of the storage receptacle, and transmits a signal to the storage receptacle for modifying the parameter based on the data associated with the storage receptacle to yield a modified operation of the storage receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling a multivalent energy supply system comprising at least two energy generators which use at least two different energy carriers in order to provide energy in the form of heat and/or cold and/or electrical energy. The energy supply system further comprises a closed-loop controller for each energy generator for controlling controlled variables of the energy generator and a control device for coordinatedly controlling the closed-loop controllers. The control device detects at least one energy supply request for at least one energy form of heat and/or cold and/or electrical energy. For each energy generator, the control device determines target values for meeting the at least one energy supply request based on the particular energy carrier being used, wherein the target values may also include instructions for switching the energy generator on or off, and outputs the target values to the closed-loop controllers.

Abstract: A method to identify physical parameters of a mechanical load with integrated reliability indication includes: applying a first control signal to a mechanical device in a control circuit; measuring a first return signal; and using a power density spectrum of the first return signal to stipulate an excitation signal for the mechanical device.

Abstract: An intelligent actuation device is described herein. The device includes an actuator, and includes both local and cloud based control facilitated by motors and actuators in each actuation device. Each device further includes a processor with settings stored in memory that direct a controller. Sensors send both local and remote sensor data along with real time weather data to a processor. The processor uses this sensor data to update charts and schedules in memory, then sends commands to the controller based on these updated charts and schedules according to user defined and factory set parameters. Additionally, each actuation device includes a network device and wireless transmitters enabling connection via a mesh network, the network controlled by one or more mobile devices which receive user input.

Abstract: A system, supplied by a power supply, is switched into standby mode by an electronic device that includes a charging input coupled to a charge voltage obtained from the voltage delivered by the power supply. A first input is coupled to the power supply and a power supply output is coupled to the system. A storage capacitive element is coupled to the charging input and configured to be charged by the charge voltage. A switching circuit, coupled between the first input and the power supply output, disconnects the power supply output from the first input when the voltage across the terminals of the storage capacitive element is higher than a threshold. A discharge circuit discharges the storage capacitive element so that the capacitor voltage becomes lower than the threshold. The switching circuit further re-connects the first input to the power supply output at the end of the discharge period.

Abstract: A setting system 1 includes a device configuration database DB1 that stores setting data in a first format in which a device parameter to be set to a field device 11 and identification information that logically identifies the device parameter are associated, and for which authority prescribed in advance is required in order to change the stored data, and in which, using device configuration information specifying the physical structure of the field device 11 and the setting data in the first format obtained by reference to the database DB1, setting data is generated in a second format in which physical information specifying the physical address at which the device parameter is to be set is associated with the device parameter, and is set to the field device. According to this setting system, it is possible to perform exchange of a field device without any requirement for engineering by a system engineer, thereby avoiding a device in production efficiency.

Abstract: An electronic device and an operation method of the electronic device are disclosed. The electronic device includes a communication module, a memory and a processor. The communication module is configured to communicate with a communication relay. The memory is configured to store registration information of at least one IoT device and scenario information associated with operating an operation state of at least one registered IoT device according to information associated with an unregistered external electronic device. The processor is configured to receive the information associated with the unregistered external electronic device via the communication relay. The processor is also configured to select the scenario information corresponding to the information.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for determining an order of power devices connected in a serial string. A command is transmitted, to at least one first power device of a plurality of power devices, to change an output electrical parameter. At least one electrical signal is caused to be transmitted from at least one second power device of the plurality of power devices. At least one measured value responsive to the electrical signal is received from at least one of the plurality of power devices. A determination is made, by analyzing the at least one measured value, which ones of the plurality of power devices are ordered in the serial string between the at least one first power device and the at least one second power device.

Abstract: A server is connected to machines that perform cutting machining via a network. A common database shared by the machines is stored in the server, the database includes machining result information used in steps included in a cutting machining process performed by the machine and information on a use frequency of the machining result information. A machining result information presentation request to present machining result information that satisfies cutting conditions input by an operator of the machine is received from the machine. When the machining result information presentation request is received, the machining result information that satisfies the cutting conditions is extracted from the database and is presented to the machine based on the use frequency of the machining result information. A machining program is created based on machining result information selected by the operator among pieces of machining result information from the machine and is presented to the machine.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of devices, systems, and methods related to controlling machines using operator control units and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). In an exemplary embodiment, a machine control system includes a machine, a programmable logic controller coupled to the machine, and an operator control unit. The operator control unit includes a user interface configured to receive one or more commands from an operator for controlling the machine, and a wireless interface configured to transmit a message based on the one or more commands received via the user interface. The programmable logic controller is configured to, in response to receiving the message transmitted by the operator control unit, transmit one or more control signals to the machine to control operation of the machine. The system does not include any machine control unit (MCU) separate from the operator control unit and the programmable logic controller.

Abstract: A controller of the present invention for a drive mechanism which is driven by a plurality of motors includes a position command calculation unit and a torque command calculation unit, the position command calculation unit delivers a common position command value to each of the motors and the torque command calculation unit switches, according to the operation state of the drive mechanism, between individualization control for individually performing the output of an integral element of the torque command calculation unit to each of the motors and sharing control for sharing the output of the integral element of the torque command calculation unit to the motors.

Abstract: In a controller of the present invention that controls a drive mechanism driven by a plurality of motors, when a state where the output of the motors is zero shifts to a state where the output is non-zero such that a preload torque is provided by a preload torque superimposition unit, at least one of the motors forms a contact portion between the drive mechanism and the motor by speed control based on a speed detection value detected in a speed detection unit, and in a state where the contact portion is formed, the preload torque is provided by the preload torque superimposition unit.

Abstract: One variation of a method for normalizing manufacturing data includes: identifying a type of the digital component description document, including a set of part descriptor entries describing a set of physical parts, based on categories of physical parts described in part descriptor entries within the digital component description document; accessing a set of part descriptor rules corresponding to the type of the digital component description document; detecting deviation of a part descriptor entry, in the set of part descriptor entries, from a part descriptor rule in the set of part descriptor rules; at the user portal, serving a prompt to manually correct the part descriptor entry; and, in response to alignment between the digital component description document and the set of part descriptor rules, importing the set of part descriptor entries into the component library.

Abstract: A numerical control apparatus acquires a before-machining workpiece shape and an after-machining part shape from a cycle command analyzer that analyzes a machining cycle command and from the analysis result. Then, based on the workpiece shape and the part shape, a machining field is determined, and a toolpath of the tool of the machine tool is generated based on the machining field. Based on the shape and the position of the predetermined obstacle and the toolpath, it is determined whether the obstacle is expected to interfere with the tool. When the obstacle is determined to interfere with the tool, the toolpath is modified so that the obstacle will not interfere with the tool.

Abstract: Some embodiments facilitate creation of an industrial asset item via a rotary additive manufacturing process. For example, a build plate may rotate about a vertical axis and move, relative to a print arm, along the vertical axis during printing. An industrial asset item definition data store may contain at least one electronic record defining the industrial asset item. A frame creation computer processor may slice the data defining the industrial asset item to create a series of two-dimensional, locally linear frames helically arranged as a spiral staircase of steps (and each step may be oriented normal to the vertical axis. Indications of the series of two-dimensional frames may then be output to be provided to a rotary three-dimensional printer.

Abstract: A manufacturing-job apparatus includes a control module, a holding module, and a job module. The holding module is configured to hold a job object. The job module is configured to execute a job for the job object. The control module includes a communication unit and a common interface. The communication unit is configured to communicate with each of the holding module and the job module. The common interface is configured to supply motive power to both of the holding module and the job module.

Abstract: An industrial process is monitored and controlled by displaying at least one process page in a process page window, providing an operator configurable region, and providing at least one item display element representing at least one process component, sub-process or operation on the process page and being movable on top of the operator configurable region. A movement of the item display element from the process page on to the operator configurable region is determined, and the operator configurable region is caused to display a corresponding docked display element in the operator configurable region. The docked display element is configured to enable control of the process component, sub-process or operation the docked display element represents from the operator configurable region.

Abstract: In a diagnostic method for a positioning device of a process plant, such as a chemical plant, a food processing plant or the like, which includes an actuator (e.g. pneumatic or electric actuator) with a drive shaft and a positioning armature, such as an actuator valve, with a positioning shaft, the drive shaft and the positioning shaft being connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner (e.g. by a detachable coupling interface and/or a positive-locking torque coupling, such as a claw coupling), a first measurement signal is detected during a movement of the drive shaft, and the first measurement signal or a derivative of the first measurement signal is evaluated with respect to a step-like change in order to detect a rotational backlash.

Abstract: A plant control and monitoring device includes a communication card having a first wireless communication chip on which a first unique ID is recorded, a CPU card having a second wireless communication chip on which a second unique ID is recorded, an input card having a third wireless communication chip on which a third unique ID is recorded, and a power supply unit having a fourth wireless communication chip on which a fourth unique ID is recorded. The first wireless communication chip reads out a unique ID from the second wireless communication chip or the fourth wireless communication chip, and transmits a read out unique ID to a maintenance tool through a control network. In a plant control and monitoring system, when the maintenance tool receives a unique ID transmitted through the control network, the maintenance tool collates the received unique ID with an ID database.

Abstract: A system for RF communications with UAVs which includes two distinct frequency bands, one for optional use to support datagrams between a UAV payload and a computer or controller and a second RF communications band dedicated to command and control and navigation datagrams transception between the UAV and a host controller or control network. Embodiments of the system are implemented to cover, with regard to the second RF communications sub-system, a large region suitable for enabling communications with a number of UAVs by creating a skyward projected cell system, and dividing its frequency range into sub-channels, where sub-bands into which the frequency range may be divided may be used in a re-use scheme.

Abstract: A host vehicle includes a driver re-engagement assessment system and an X-by-wire device adapted for both manual control and automated control by an automated guidance system. The driver re-engagement assessment system includes a controller, a user interface, and test execution module and a test evaluation module. The user interface is configured to interface with an occupant and output an occupant directive signal for manual control to the controller. The test execution module initiates an occupant re-engagement test upon receipt of the occupant directive signal by the controller. The test evaluation module is configured to receive an occupant performance signal indicative of occupant performance during the re-engagement test, and evaluate the occupant performance signal to determine a test pass result and a test fail result. The manual control of the host vehicle is assumed by the occupant upon the determination of the test pass result.

Abstract: A vehicle control system including: an acquisition unit that is configured to acquire a traffic situation of an advancing direction destination of a subject vehicle; a prediction unit is configured to predict a future state related to the subject vehicle or the periphery of the subject vehicle with reference to the traffic situation that is acquired by the acquisition unit; and a control unit that is configured to perform vehicle control, and is configured to suppress switching or release of the vehicle control in a case where the prediction unit is configured to predict that the vehicle control will return to a state before the switching or the release is performed within a predetermined period or within a predetermined travel distance after the switching or the release of the vehicle control is performed.

Abstract: A security system that uses an automated vehicle to patrol, for example, a neighborhood includes a host-vehicle, a perception-sensor, and a controller. The host-vehicle is operable to patrol a neighborhood without an occupant in the host-vehicle. The perception-sensor is mounted on the host-vehicle. The perception-sensor is operable to detect a situation in a neighborhood. The controller is in communication with the perception-sensor. The controller is configured to report when the situation is a violation of rules of the neighborhood.

Abstract: Systems of an autonomous vehicle and the operations thereof are provided. Autonomous vehicles may rely on data inputs, processes, and output commands. Errors due to translation errors, failed or faulty equipment, connections, and other components may cause a dynamic vehicle path to approach a dynamic safe zone. If so, a warning message may be sent and processed by the motion control system, when the vehicle is responding to commands correctly, or actuator control, when the vehicle is not responding to commands correctly. Should the vehicle's path approach the safe zone, a failure message is sent to the appropriate system for mitigation.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving training of sub-modules for autonomously controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes generating projected controls for autonomously controlling the vehicle through a driving scene by analyzing sensor data about the driving scene using an end-to-end (E2E) model. The E2E model is based, at least in part, on at least one of the sub-modules. The method includes training the E2E model according to the projected controls and labels for the sensor data that indicate expected controls for driving the vehicle through the driving scene. The method includes transferring electronic data of the E2E model into the at least one of the sub-modules associated with the E2E model to initialize the at least one of the sub-modules to improve operation of the at least one sub-modules at sub-tasks for autonomously controlling the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium stores instructions executable by one or more processors to implement an aggregate self-driving control architecture (SDCA) for controlling an autonomous vehicle. The aggregate SDCA includes a plurality of SDCAs each including a different motion planner. Each motion planner is configured to receive signals descriptive of a current state of an environment through which the autonomous vehicle is moving, and each SDCA is configured to generate candidate decisions for controlling the autonomous vehicle by using the respective motion planner to process the received signals. The aggregate SDCA also includes a decision arbiter configured to receive the candidate decisions generated by the SDCAs, generate decisions for controlling the autonomous vehicle by processing the candidate decisions, and provide signals indicative of the generated decisions to one or more operational subsystems of the vehicle to effectuate maneuvering of the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium stores instructions executable by one or more processors to implement an aggregate self-driving control architecture (SDCA) for controlling an autonomous vehicle. The aggregate SDCA includes a plurality of SDCAs each including a different motion planner. Each motion planner is configured to receive signals descriptive of a current state of an environment through which the autonomous vehicle is moving, and each SDCA is configured to generate candidate decisions for controlling the vehicle by using the respective motion planner to process the received signals. The aggregate SDCA also includes a decision arbiter configured to receive candidate decisions output by the SDCAs, generate decisions for controlling the vehicle by dynamically selecting from among the candidate decisions based on a current state of a desired mode signal, and provide signals indicative of the generated decisions to one or more operational subsystems of the vehicle to effectuate maneuvering of the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium stores instructions executable by one or more processors to implement a self-driving control architecture for controlling an autonomous vehicle. A perception component receives sensor data and generates signals descriptive of a current state of the environment. Based on those signals, a prediction component generates signals descriptive of one or more predicted future environment states. A motion planner generates decisions for maneuvering the vehicle toward a destination, at least by using the signals descriptive of the current and future environment states to set values of one or more independent variables in an objective equation. The objective equation includes terms corresponding to different driving objectives over a finite time horizon. Values of one or more dependent variables in the objective equation are determined by solving the equation subject to a set of constraints, and values of the dependent variables are used to generate decisions for maneuvering the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus and an information processing method that make it possible to appropriately guide a flying object to a target object even in a case where a translucent substance such as fog exists. In a first period, a gated image of a target object is captured, and in a second period, a user handles a guidance control device for projecting a spotlight, in the same direction as an image capturing direction for capturing the gated image, by changing a distance and a direction, in order to bring the target object into a state in which the target object can be captured as the gated image, and then a laser pointer is projected on the target object. Thus, a flying object is guided toward reflected light that is the light of the laser pointer reflected by the target object, and thereby the flying object can be appropriately guided to the target object even in a case where a translucent substance such as fog exists.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices related to the control and operation of a carrier for supporting a payload. In one aspect, a carrier may comprise: a stator configured to be coupled to a base support, the stator comprising a spherical surface; and a frame operably coupled to the stator via a plurality of piezoelectric actuators, wherein the frame is configured to rotate relative to the stator about one or more rotational axes, and wherein the frame is configured to support a plurality of payloads in a manner that substantially balances a weight of the plurality of payloads relative to the stator.

Abstract: A robotic work tool system (200) comprising a robotic work tool (100) and a beacon marker (280), said robotic work tool (100) comprising a beacon sensor (175) configured to sense a signal being transmitted by the beacon marker (280), said beacon marker (280) marking an area (270) around an obstacle (260) in a work area (205) in which said robotic work tool (100) is arranged to operate, wherein said robotic work tool is configured to determine a proximity to a beacon marker (280) and to adapt its operation accordingly.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle controller includes a memory and a processor programmed to execute instructions stored in the memory. The instructions include detecting that a host vehicle is on a low friction surface, generating a composite map representing locations of a plurality of high friction surfaces, selecting one of the plurality of high friction surfaces, and autonomously navigating the host vehicle to the selected high friction surface by executing a slip control process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous driving support apparatus and method capable of generating road information for autonomous driving, correcting an error, and updating the road information. The autonomous driving support apparatus of the present disclosure includes at least one autonomous vehicle and a server. The autonomous vehicle senses a traveling road to generate camera recognition information including road information, signpost information, traffic light information, construction section information, and future route information. The server analyzes at least one piece of camera recognition information received from a controller of the at least one autonomous vehicle to update predetermined road map information, and transmits the updated road map information to the at least one autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous cruise control apparatus and a control method thereof. An embodiment provides an autonomous cruise control apparatus including: a sensing module configured to detect an object adjacent to the vehicle; a vehicle movement distance calculation unit configured to calculate a vehicle movement distance for moving the vehicle to the left or right using a preset method; and a control module configured to perform a control operation to move the vehicle by the vehicle movement distance when movement of a following vehicle behind the vehicle by a preset width or more is detected by the sensing module. Therefore, an emergency vehicle may be allowed to smoothly travel during autonomous cruise control by detecting travel of the emergency vehicle and creating a travel path for the emergency vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium stores instructions executable by one or more processors to implement a self-driving control architecture for controlling an autonomous vehicle. A perception and prediction component receives sensor data, and generates (1) an observed occupancy grid indicating which cells are currently occupied in a two-dimensional representation of the environment, and (2) predicted occupancy grids indicating which cells are expected to be occupied later. A mapping component provides navigation data for guiding the vehicle toward a destination, and a cost map generation component is configured to generate, based on the observed occupancy grid, the predicted occupancy grid(s), and the navigation data, cost maps that each specify numerical values representing a cost, at a respective instance of time, of occupying certain cells in a two-dimensional representation of the environment.

Abstract: A work area determination system for an autonomous traveling work vehicle includes a photographing device for photographing a predetermined area including a work area and acquiring a photographic image thereof, a positioning device for obtaining position information indicative of a position at which the photographic image has been acquired, a map generation section for generating a map based on the photographic image and the position information, a displaying section for displaying the map, and a work area determination section for determining the work area in which the autonomous traveling work vehicle is to work, based on an area designation for the map displayed in the displaying section.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an autonomous vehicle policy generation system may include a state input generator generating a set of attributes associated with an autonomous vehicle undergoing training, a traffic simulator simulating a simulation environment including the autonomous vehicle, a roadway associated with a number of lanes, and another vehicle within the simulation environment, a Q-masker determining a mask to be applied to a subset of a set of possible actions for the autonomous vehicle for a time interval, and an action generator exploring a remaining set of actions from the set of possible actions and determining an autonomous vehicle policy for the time interval based on the remaining set of actions and the set of attributes associated with the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a vehicle control system includes: a determination unit determining a schedule of a running locus and speed control of a subject vehicle; a running control unit automatically performing at least speed control of the subject vehicle on the basis of the schedule determined by the determination unit; and an interface control unit causing a display unit to display information representing a position or a section at which the subject vehicle accelerates or decelerates in the speed control in association with information representing the running locus on the basis of the schedule determined by the determination unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an autonomous vehicle, comprising: a housing; a driving module, mounted on the housing; a limit detecting module, mounted on the housing and detecting a distance between the autonomous vehicle and a limit; an energy module, mounted on the housing and providing energy for the autonomous vehicle; a control module, electrically connected to the driving module and the limit detecting module, the control module enables to the driving module to execute steering according to a signal representing an angle relationship between the autonomous vehicle and the limit and sent by the limit detecting module, such that an acute angle or right angle is always formed between the central axis of the autonomous vehicle and one lateral side of the limit when the steering is finished, and an acute angle or right angle is formed between the central axis of the autonomous vehicle and another lateral side of the limit when the steering begins; and if judging that the driving of the autonomous vehicle m

Abstract: An apparatus for use in positioning a trailer includes an autonomous unit connectable with the trailer and having at least one wheel. A sensor unit connected to the autonomous unit determines the position and/or speed of the autonomous unit. A controller receives the at least one signal from the sensor unit and controls the direction and/or speed of movement of the autonomous unit.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle configured to generate a pull-out path to pull-out from a stationary state. The autonomous vehicle includes: an object detection device to detect an object within a distance range of the autonomous vehicle; at least one processor; and at least one computer memory operably connectable to the at least one processor and having stored thereon instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to perform operations including: generating the at least one pull-out path for the autonomous vehicle; based on detecting at least one object blocking the at least one pull-out path, transmitting first information to the at least one object; determining whether second information is received from the at least one object; and controlling the autonomous vehicle to perform the pull-out based on a result of transmitting the first information and whether the second information was received from the at least one object.

Abstract: A method and system for guiding a self-driving vehicle. The vehicle comprises an ultrasound-based proximity sensing system. The method comprises determining a location and an orientation of the vehicle in a predetermined coordinate system; in the vehicle, receiving a predetermined route from the traffic control unit; by a vehicle control unit, controlling the vehicle to travel along the predetermined route while estimating a vehicle travel path; receiving an ultrasound signal from a beacon having a known location in the predetermined coordinate system, wherein the ultrasound signal transmitted by the beacon uniquely identifies the beacon location; determining a relative position of the vehicle in relation to the beacon by means of ultrasound signals transmitted between the beacon and the vehicle; and determining a location of the vehicle in the predetermined coordinate system based on the determined relative position of the vehicle and the known location of the beacon.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body, a removable cab, a cargo movement subsystem, and a computing device. The removable cab is attachable to the body. The computing device includes a processor and a memory. The computing device is programmed to actuate at least one vehicle subsystem to move the vehicle to deliver cargo stored in the cab and the cargo movement subsystem move the cargo. The cargo movement subsystem is arranged to move the cargo from the cab to a position accessible from an exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: In one example, a position of landscape modifiers within a worksite is determined and a position output indicative of the position of the landscape modifiers is generated. Based on the position output, different types of worksite areas within the worksite are identified and an area identifier output indicative of the types of worksite areas is generated, as is a location of the worksite areas within the worksite. The worksite areas are prioritized based on the type. A route is generated for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based on the prioritized worksite areas. Control signals are provided to the UAV based on the route. In another example, a user input mechanism on a user interface is configured to receive a user input indicative of field data for a worksite and at least one vehicle control variable for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to carry out a worksite mission within the worksite.

Abstract: Objects of the present disclosure include providing a technique which can efficiently guide an unmanned aerial vehicle to a particular part of a target object. Provided is a control device for an unmanned aerial vehicle including a camera. The control device comprises a bright spot detection unit configured to detect, from an image captured by camera, a bright spot generated by a laser pointer; a flight control unit configured to perform, based on position of the bright spot in the image, flight control over the unmanned aerial vehicle. In such structure, the camera detects the bright spot, generated by the irradiation of spot-type indicating laser beam from the total station, on a wall surface, and the flight control over the unmanned aerial vehicle is performed in a manner that the unmanned aerial vehicle follows the bright spot.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic system for showering devices, comprising means for personalizing a showering program to a specific user or profile, selective control of shower nozzles or water dispensers dedicated to different portions of the body, means for digitally sensing and controlling the temperature of water or air, and an adjustable drainage disposal system. The adjustable drainage disposal system may optionally comprise means for pumping waste water up to a toilet, receptacle or to a drain.