Abstract: The control system includes a master device control part controlling a master device with a certain number of control axes by using master information and a slave device control part controlling a slave device with a certain number of control axes by using slave information. The control system includes an abstracted master information creating part for creating abstracted master information having a fixed number of elements based on a predetermined manner for allocation and according to the number of elements of the received master information. The slave device control part extracts elements in a number in accordance with the number of elements of the slave information from the fixed number of elements included in the abstracted master information based on a predetermined manner for extraction and according to the number of elements of the slave information to create the slave information.

Abstract: An automatic workpiece transfer machine including multiple conveyance robots configured to convey a workpiece with respect to multiple processing sections; and a control device configured to control driving of the conveyance robots, wherein the conveyance robots are provided with a transfer device configured to perform transfer of the workpiece between the processing sections, a traveling device configured to move the transfer device that is loaded on a traveling table with respect to the processing sections, and a workpiece holding device loaded on the traveling table and configured to hold the workpiece received from the transfer device, and the control device is provided with a workpiece transfer control section configured to, with respect to two adjacent of the conveyance robots, perform transfer of the workpiece between the transfer device of one of the two adjacent conveyance robots and the workpiece holding device of the other of the two adjacent conveyance robots.

Abstract: A device and method for judging the presence or absence of an abnormal clearance between paring elements of a passive joint of a robot. The device has sections configured to: calculate a score for each motion path, wherein the score is increased when the paring elements of an objective pair collide with each other and is decreased when the paring elements of the other pair collide with each other; generate a robot motion for moving the robot along the motion path having the score not lower than a predetermined threshold; measure a drive torque or a current value of a motor when the robot is moved according to the generated robot motion; calculate an index value based on a magnitude of variation of the measured drive torque or current value; and judge as to whether the abnormal clearance exists in the objective pair, based on the index value.

Abstract: A gear device includes an internal gear, an external gear partially meshing with the internal gear, relatively rotating around a rotation axis to the internal gear, and having flexibility, and a wave generator being in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the external gear and moving a meshing position of the internal gear and the external gear in a circumferential direction about the rotation axis, wherein a virtual straight line as an extension of a tooth trace of the internal gear intersects with the rotation axis in a sectional view cut along a plane containing the rotation axis.

Abstract: A parallel link robot includes a plurality of drive units and link units each driven by the corresponding drive unit. Each of the drive units includes a motor, a transmission mechanism that transmits the rotation of the motor to the link unit, and a housing that holds the motor. The housing includes a first connection portion, a second connection portion, and an opening through which the link unit extends. The first connection portion of one of the drive units and the second connection portion of another of the drive units are connected to each other, while the second connection portion of the one of the drive units and the first connection portion of another of the drive units are connected to each other.

Abstract: First information is acquired that is information of at least one of information about a user of a robot or situation information that is information about a situation around the robot. Conversation data is generated on the basis of the first information that is acquired. The conversation data creates an impression on the user that the robot and a predetermined target are having a conversation that corresponds to at least the first information. An outputter is controlled so as to output information based on the generated conversation data, thereby creating an impression on the user that the robot and the predetermined target are having the conversation that corresponds to at least the first information. The robot does not include a function that executes a conversation of a level greater than or equal to a level of the conversation based on the conversation data.

Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The mobile robot can have a motorized base and a robot body on the motorized base, the robot body including a rotatable ring that rotates horizontally around the robot body. A mechanical arm that can contract and extend relative to the robot body is coupled to the rotatable ring and performs a plurality of actions. A controller of the mobile robot provides instructions to the rotatable ring and the mechanical arm and can cause the mechanical arm to open a door, take an elevator to move to a different floor, and test whether a door is locked properly.

Abstract: Grasping of an object, by an end effector of a robot, based on a grasp strategy that is selected using one or more machine learning models. The grasp strategy utilized for a given grasp is one of a plurality of candidate grasp strategies. Each candidate grasp strategy defines a different group of one or more values that influence performance of a grasp attempt in a manner that is unique relative to the other grasp strategies. For example, value(s) of a grasp strategy can define a grasp direction for grasping the object (e.g., “top”, “side”), a grasp type for grasping the object (e.g., “pinch”, “power”), grasp force applied in grasping the object, pre-grasp manipulations to be performed on the object, and/or post-grasp manipulations to be performed on the object.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to method, system, medium, and implementations for configuring an animatronic device. Information is received about performance of a user exhibited in a dialogue between the user and an animatronic device which conducts the dialogue with the user in accordance with a configuration. The effectiveness of the configuration with respect to the user is assessed based on the information about the performance of the user and is used for machine learning at least one model, which is then used to adjust the configuration to generate an updated configuration for the animatronic device to use to continue the dialogue.

Abstract: A learning control unit includes a machining device performance calculation section for calculating performance of a machining device during machining or after machining based on a motion command issued to a robot by a controller, a machining command issued to the machining device by the controller, and machining results measured by a sensor, an operation speed correction information calculation section for calculating operation speed correction information of the robot based on the performance of the machining device so as to satisfy a preset acceptable condition of the machining error, and under an allowable load condition of the robot, and a learning completion determination section for determining whether or not learning has completed based on previous correction information and current correction information.

Abstract: A robot includes a handling portion handled in teaching an operation of a robot arm, a first sensor acquiring data of a first force acting on a tip of the robot arm, a second sensor acquiring data of a second force acting on the handling portion and a third sensor acquiring data of position and orientation of the tip of the robot arm. A controller of the robot is configured to generate teaching data having a first period and a second period based on analytical results of the first and second force data at a time of teaching the robot arm. The robot arm is controlled by position and orientation control based on the position and orientation data of the third sensor in the first period. The robot arm is controlled by force control based on the first and second force data in the second period.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a universal connection interface between a robot and a plurality of modular attachments are disclosed. Also disclosed are autonomous robotic system and devices comprising a control module in operative connection to a drive module and at least one task module, the drive module configured to move the system through a space as instructed by the control module, the at least one task module configured to perform a task or set of tasks as instructed by the control module. The robotic device also includes a data receiving unit. A command is given by the user to the robotic device to perform a function, and the device then transmits the data to the accessory task module through the data receiving unit. In one exemplary implementation, a robot may be assigned a plurality of different tasks to be accomplished by connecting to a plurality of different modular attachments to using a single universal connection interface.

Abstract: Provided is a driving control apparatus that can control relaxation of force in an actuator. The driving control apparatus is provided with: a driving control unit configured to control driving of the actuator according to a driving control signal; and a pressure control unit configured to control, according to a pressure control signal, involvement of the driving control signal in control of pressure to be generated by the actuator.

Abstract: A method for programming a robot in a vision base coordinate is provided. The method includes the following steps. A robot is drawn to an operation point. The coordinates of the operation point in a photo operation are set as a new point. A teaching image is captured and a vision base coordinate system is established. A new point is added according to the newly established vision base coordinate system. When the robot is operating, the robot is controlled to capture an image from a photo operation point. A comparison between the captured image and a teaching image is made. The image being the same as the teaching image is searched according to the comparison result. Whether the vision base coordinate system maintains the same corresponding relation as in the teaching process is checked. Thus, the robot can be precisely controlled.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a load is described, including: a body including a part or portion for engaging with or connecting to a load to be transported; a ground-engaging device supporting the body, the ground-engaging device for effecting movement of the body over a surface; a transmitter module; a receiver module; and a controller for communicating with the transmitter and receiver modules and the ground engaging device and for receiving status signals from components and/or devices of the apparatus, wherein the controller is capable of conducting a check as to the status of the components and/or devices of the apparatus, and after completing said check to provide an “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal to the transmitter module, wherein the transmitter module is configured to transmit the “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal, and wherein the receiver module is configured to receive from a first predetermined, or designated, other such apparatus its respective

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a load is described, including: a body including a part or portion for engaging with or connecting to a load to be transported; a ground-engaging device supporting the body, the ground-engaging device for effecting movement of the body over a surface; a transmitter module; a receiver module; and a controller for communicating with the transmitter and receiver modules and the ground engaging device and for receiving status signals from components and/or devices of the apparatus, wherein the controller is capable of conducting a check as to the status of the components and/or devices of the apparatus, and after completing said check to provide an “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal to the transmitter module, wherein the transmitter module is configured to transmit the “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal to a receiver module of one or more other apparatus and to its own receiver module.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to method, system, medium, and implementations for configuring an animatronic device. Information about a user is obtained for whom an animatronic device is to be configured to carry out a dialogue with the user and is used to select, from a plurality of selectable programs, a program related to a topic to be covered in the dialogue, where the program is to be used by the animatronic device to drive the dialogue with the user. The animatronic device is then configured based on the program for carrying out the dialogue with the user.

Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The mobile robot can have a motorized base and a robot body on the motorized base, the robot body including a rotatable ring that rotates horizontally around the robot body. A mechanical arm that can contract and extend relative to the robot body is coupled to the rotatable ring and performs a plurality of actions. A controller of the mobile robot provides instructions to the rotatable ring and the mechanical arm and can cause the mechanical arm to open a door, take an elevator to move to a different floor, and test whether a door is locked properly.

Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The mobile robot can have a motorized base and a robot body on the motorized base, the robot body including a rotatable ring that rotates horizontally around the robot body. A mechanical arm that can contract and extend relative to the robot body is coupled to the rotatable ring and performs a plurality of actions. A controller of the mobile robot provides instructions to the rotatable ring and the mechanical arm and can cause the mechanical arm to open a door, take an elevator to move to a different floor, and test whether a door is locked properly.

Abstract: Technologies pertaining to human-robot interaction are described herein. The robot includes a computer-readable memory that comprises a model that, with respect to successful completions of a task, is fit to observed data, where at least some of such observed data pertains to a condition that is controllable by the robot, such as position of the robot or distance between the robot and a human. A task that is desirably performed by the robot is to cause the human to engage with the robot. The model is updated while the robot is online, such that behavior of the robot adapts over time to increase the likelihood that the robot will successfully complete the task.

Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The mobile robot can have a motorized base and a robot body on the motorized base, the robot body including a rotatable ring that rotates horizontally around the robot body. A mechanical arm that can contract and extend relative to the robot body is coupled to the rotatable ring and performs a plurality of actions. A controller of the mobile robot provides instructions to the rotatable ring and the mechanical arm and can cause the mechanical arm to open a door, take an elevator to move to a different floor, and test whether a door is locked properly.

Abstract: Provided is a robot device including an image input unit for inputting an image of surroundings, a target object detection unit for detecting an object from the input image, an object position detection unit for detecting a position of the object, an environment information acquisition unit for acquiring surrounding environment information of the position of the object, an optimum posture acquisition unit for acquiring an optimum posture corresponding to the surrounding environment information for the object, an object posture detection unit for detecting a current posture of the object from the input image, an object posture comparison unit for comparing the current posture of the object to the optimum posture of the object, and an object posture correction unit for correcting the posture of the object when the object posture comparison unit determines that there is a predetermined difference or more between the current posture and the optimum posture.

Abstract: A robotic system that includes a mobile robot linked to a plurality of remote stations. One of the remote stations includes an arbitrator that controls access to the robot. Each remote station may be assigned a priority that is used by the arbitrator to determine which station has access to the robot. The arbitrator may include notification and call back mechanisms for sending messages relating to an access request and a granting of access for a remote station.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to method, system, medium, and implementations for configuring an animatronic device. Information about a user is obtained for whom an animatronic device is to be configured to carry out a dialogue with the user. One or more preferences of the user are identified from the obtained information and are used to select, from the plurality of selectable profiles, a first selected profile, which specifies parameters to be used to control a manner by which the animatronic device is to communicate with the user. The animatronic device is then configured based on the first selected profile for carrying out the dialogue in the manner specified.

Abstract: A proximity sensor apparatus has a detection electrode that forms an electrostatic capacitance between the detection electrode and an object to be detected. The detection electrode is fitted to an electrode base plate. The detection section detects electrostatic capacitance based on output of the detection electrode. The electrode base plate is supported by a push-button switch. When the object to be detected approaches the detection electrode, the electrostatic capacitance changes. Approach of the object to be detected can be detected by a change in electrostatic capacitance. When the object to be detected contacts the detection electrode, the push-button switch is turned on. The push-button switch is turned on, and thereby contact of the object to be detected can be detected.

Abstract: An example robot includes: a motor disposed within a housing at a joint configured to control motion of a member of a robot; a controller including one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) disposed within the housing and including a plurality of field-effect transistors (FETs) disposed on a surface of a PCB of the one or more PCBs facing the motor; a rotary position sensor mounted on the controller; a shaft coupled to a rotor of the motor and extending therefrom to the controller; and a magnet mounted within the shaft at an end of the shaft facing the controller.

Abstract: A retriever for retrieving objects, including an elongated arm; a container on one end of the arm having an opening providing access to an interior of the container; and an actuator on the other end of the arm. Operation of the actuator causes movement of a scraper plate between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the scraper plate is spaced from the opening. When in the closed position, the scraper plate contacts the container at the opening. If an object is located in the space between the scraper plate and the opening, then movement of the scraper plate between the open and closed positions pushes the object into the interior of the container. The object can then slide through a channel along the arm, and be retrieved by a user from an opening in the channel near the trigger.

Abstract: An end effector system is disclosed for a robotic system that includes a primary acquisition system that includes a primary end effector, and a secondary retention system that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the primary acquisition system, wherein at least a portion of the primary acquisition system may be drawn up within at least a portion of the secondary retention system such that the primary end effector system may be used to select an object from a plurality of objects, and the secondary retention system may be used to secure the object for rapid transport to an output destination.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a plurality of articles is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wheeled chassis, and a platform disposed on the wheeled chassis. The apparatus also includes a manipulator coupled to the wheeled chassis and operably configured to load a first article of the plurality of articles at a first position on the platform, or unload the first article of the plurality of articles from the first position on the platform. The apparatus further includes at least one actuator operably configured to cause successive relative rotational movements between the manipulator and the platform to provide access to successive rotationally spaced apart positions on the platform for loading or unloading each subsequent article in the plurality of articles.

Abstract: An end effector is disclosed for an articulated arm. The end effector includes a valve assembly including a plurality of supply channels, each supply channel including a supply conduit, a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the supply conduit, and a supply conduit plug. The supply conduit is in fluid communication with a vacuum source. During use, each supply conduit is either at vacuum such that the pressure within the supply conduit is substantially at a vacuum pressure, or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum pressure because the supply conduit plug has moved to block a portion of the supply conduit. The pressure sensor of each supply conduit provides a pressure sensor signal responsive to whether the pressure in the conduit is either substantially at vacuum or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum.

Abstract: A first transmission path includes a joint rotation member (13A) provided in a joint (J1) of an arm (Ar) and rotatable around a first axial line (Ax1), and a connection shaft portion (14A) that transmits rotation of an electric motor (11A) to the joint rotation member (13A). A second transmission path includes a joint gear (13B) provided in the joint (J1) of the arm (Ar) and rotatable around the first axial line (Ax1), and a connection shaft portion (14B) that transmits rotation of another electric motor (11B) to the joint gear (13B). Both of the connection shaft portion (14A) and the connection shaft portion (14B) are rotatable around the first axial line (Ax1), and the connection shaft portion (14B) is disposed on the inner side of the connection shaft portion (14A). The joint gear (13B) is kept in engagement with a joint gear (15B) rotatable around a second axial line (Ax2) intersecting with the first axial line (Ax1).

Abstract: In the disclosure, a failure of a device performing work while moving is more reliably detected while the data amount of failure diagnosis data is reduced. The disclosure includes a frequency analyzing part which performs a frequency analysis on acquired data from an acceleration sensor; a maximum frequency detecting part which detects a maximum frequency from a result of the frequency analysis; and a failure diagnosis data generating part which sets a frequency twice or more of the maximum frequency as a sampling frequency, samples the acquired data from the acceleration sensor, and generates the failure diagnosis data.

Abstract: A sensor unit, a control method, and a recording medium are provided for reducing data amount of failure diagnosis data while detecting a failure of a device performing work while moving more reliably. The disclosure includes an output limiting part outputting the failure diagnosis data only for a period in which an absolute value of the acceleration is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A robot has an optical signal transmitter that transmits an optical signal, the optical signal transmitter includes a light source, a supporting board that supports the light source, and a light guide part that transmits light emitted from the light source, and the supporting board includes a board main body, a penetration portion connected to the light source, penetrating in a thickness direction of the board main body, and formed using a metal material, and a heat dissipation portion connected to the penetration portion and formed using a metal material, wherein the penetration portion is placed between the light source and the heat dissipation portion, and the light source is placed between the light guide part and the supporting board.

Abstract: A robot arm mechanism has a plurality of link sections. The plurality of link sections are connected by a plurality of joints. The plurality of link sections are respectively covered with covers. The respective covers are supported by push-button switches or pressure sensors. When a worker or the like touches any of the covers, the push button switch or the pressure sensor that supports the cover is turned on. Thereby, contact to any of the covers by the worker or the like is detected. Contact of the worker or the like can be detected in a wide range.

Abstract: A variable-stiffness actuator is to be installed into a flexible member and provide different degrees of stiffness to the flexible member. The actuator includes two hard members located apart from each other, and a shape-memory member connecting the hard members. The shape-memory member has a property of transitioning in phase between a first phase and a second phase. The shape-memory member is in a low stiffness state when in the first phase, and is in a high stiffness state when in the second phase. The actuator also includes a inducing member configured to cause a portion of the shape-memory member between the hard members to transition in phase between the first and second phases, and a urging member configured to urge the hard members in directions away from each other.

Abstract: A blade retention mechanism that includes a body and a catch. The catch is configured to engage a bit. A knurled nut is configured to engage the catch and the body such that it is movable. When the nut is moved between a first position and a second position the catch moves between a first position and a second position. A v-groove is formed in the body and is configured to receive and retain a bit when the catch is in the first position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination scissors and cutting knife such as a multi-purpose utility knife can include a first elongated member. The first elongated member also includes a handle at a first end and a scissor blade section extending therefrom. A first pivotal structure can be arranged between the first end and the scissor blade section. The combination scissors and cutting knife can include a second elongated member which also includes a handle at a first end and a scissor blade section extending therefrom. The second elongated structure can also include a second pivotal structure arranged between the first end and the scissor blade section. The first and second pivotal structures are configured to pivotally couple together. The second elongated structure can also include a cutting knife housing extending from the first end to the scissor blade section. The cutting knife housing can include a retractable cutting knife arranged within the cutting knife housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a shaving device and more specifically, to a portable shaving apparatus designed to look like a cosmetic container.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a microporous plastic film comprising a pair of vertical columns; a pair of stationary frames each fixed to each vertical column such that they are positioned inside the vertical columns; a pair of movable frames rotatable under the stationary frames; a pattern roll rotatably supported by the stationary frames at a fixed position; an anvil roll movable up and down along first vertical guide rails of the stationary frames; and a lower backup roll movable up and down along second vertical guide rails of the movable frames; the pattern roll being in parallel with the anvil roll; the first and second vertical guide rails being distant from the vertical columns on one side, such that rotating movable frames and lower backup roll do not come into contact with the vertical columns; with the lower backup roll inclined to the anvil roll in a horizontal plane, large numbers of fine pores being formed on the plastic film by the high-hardness, fine particles of the pattern roll.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for cutting a coreless rolled paper product. The method includes defining a core offset value for a cut, the cut having a starting point and an ending point, setting a plunge speed for a saw to a first plunge speed, and changing the plunge speed to a second plunge speed when the saw reaches the core offset value.

Abstract: A rivering filtration system for a power saw machine includes a filtration tray having a filtration cavity for collecting operation fluid after the operation fluid is delivered onto the cutting blade, and a fluid collecting tray located underneath the filtration tray, wherein the fluid collecting tray has first and second cavities. The filtration tray provides a first filtration stage for filtrating the visible residual particles out from the operation fluid. The fluid collecting tray provides a second filtration stage that the operation fluid is slowly filled in the first cavity from the filtration cavity to ensure slurry residual particles in the operation fluid being deposited at the first cavity, and a third filtration stage that the operation fluid is slowly filled in the second cavity from the first cavity to ensure the slurry residual particles being filtrated out of the operation fluid.

Abstract: A method for operating a disc-type log chipping machine includes controlling the proper position of a log with respect the chipping mechanism of the machine as the log is being reduced by the chipping mechanism. The method includes moving the upper feed assembly with respect to the frame between an engagement position in which the upper feed assembly contacts the log to advance it towards the chipping mechanism and a raised position in which the upper feed assembly is above and out of contact with the log. The method operates to move the upper feed assembly from the engagement position to the raised position intermittently in order to orient the log axis in a generally parallel relationship with the long axis of the frame as the log is being reduced.

Abstract: A system and methods for manufacturing and constructing a fence panel or pickets using engineered wood products, including, but not limited to, oriented-strand board (OSB), fiber strand, or laminated strand lumber. An entire piece of durable, treated engineered wood panel is divided into multiple “fence blanks” of equal size. Each fence blank is then subjected to edge profiling on top and bottom edges, and top feature milling to create fence top features, with finishing, texture, printing, paper overlay, or combinations thereof, added to one or both faces of the blank. Blanks may be milled in a stack. Blanks may then have grooves or other finishing features added to create a finished fence panel. Alternatively, a fence blank can be slit or cut into multiple raw pickets, also with finishing treatments to one or both faces, to create a series of raw pickets. The resulting finished fence panel or pickets provide the authentic look and appeal of real wood, but with the advantages of treated engineered wood.

Abstract: A method for making modular armrest includes the steps of providing at least fourteen blank wood pieces, arranging the blank wood pieces in juxtaposed relationship, bonding the arranged blank wood pieces to obtain a bonded blank assembly, and marking four sawlines to divide a front surface of the bonded blank assembly into five trapezoid zones, the middle tree of which has the same surface area. Among the three middle trapezoid zones, the inbetween is an inverted form of each of the flank ones such that the inbetween corresponds to a widthwise profile of the modular armrest while each of the flank ones corresponds to an inverted form of the widthwise profile.

Abstract: A reduced weight, reduced density gypsum panel that includes high expansion vermiculite with fire resistance capabilities that are at least comparable to (if not better than) commercial fire rated gypsum panels with a much greater gypsum content, weight and density.

Abstract: A dropletization apparatus for producing granules from a melt, such as a melt for producing pharmacological granules, or a low-viscosity plastic melt of polyamides or copolyamides. The apparatus can have a caster nozzle which imparts an oscillation to the melt. Upon forming granule/droplets, the melt material can traverse an adjustable fall zone to become granules. The granule/droplets and/or granules can impact a catching device comprising a truncated cone and enter a cooling fluid. Granules can then be separated from the cooling fluid and removed for further processing.

Abstract: A composite wheel assembly and method of fabricating the same is provided. The wheel assembly includes a composite wheel rim, a wheel center, and a plurality of attachment fasteners for attaching the wheel center to the wheel rim. The wheel rim includes a plurality of attachment inserts that are configured to selectively engage with respective attachment fasteners. Each attachment insert is encapsulated by a plurality of composite layers of the wheel rim or is otherwise secured to the wheel rim. The attachment inserts extend from and/or are positioned within a drop well region of the wheel rim. The method of fabricating the wheel assembly includes forming first and second preforms and positioning the same onto a mold assembly. The method further includes positioning the attachment inserts between the first and second preforms such that the attachment inserts are secured therebetween.

Abstract: A method of forming a fiber-reinforced molding compound. The method includes establishing a melt stream of a source material including a first polymeric material having a first melt temperature in an extruder and dosing a composite material into the melt stream. The composite material includes pre-impregnated reinforcing fibers comprising reinforcing filaments and a second polymeric material having a second melt temperature greater than the first melt temperature. The composite material has at least 30% of the reinforcing filaments protected by the polymeric material such that the polymeric material surrounds each filament completely forming a barrier between it and an adjacent filament in the at least 30% of the filaments. The temperature of the melt stream at dosing is below the second melt temperature. The method includes forming a molding compound from the source and composite materials. The method includes dispensing the molding compound to produce a part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a installation (4) for recycling composite materials comprising a horizontal reactor (5) with a first zone (1), second zone (2) and third zone (3), which are leak-tight and independent, aligned with and separated from one another by means of gates that allow the passage of the composite material to be recycled only when the process has ended in a previous zone. The first zone (1) comprises a rotation mechanism (9) for rotating the material and gas outlet means (8). The second zone (2) comprises air injectors (10) and gas outlet means (11). The third zone (3) comprises cooling means. The invention also relates to a method for recycling composite materials comprising a first pyrolysis phase, a second gassing phase for gassing the material resulting from the first phase, and a third cooling phase for cooling the reinforcement material.