Abstract: A data driven approach for fault detection in robotic actuation is disclosed. Here, a set of robotic tasks are received and analyzed by a Deep Learning (DL) analytics. The DL analytics includes a stateful (Long Short Term Memory) LSTM. Initially, the stateful LSTM is trained to match a set of activities associated with the robots based on a set of tasks gathered from the robots in a multi robot environment. Here, the stateful LSTM utilizes a master slave framework based load distribution technique and a probabilistic trellis approach to predict a next activity associated with the robot with minimum latency and increased accuracy. Further, the predicted next activity is compared with an actual activity of the robot to identify any faults associated robotic actuation.

Abstract: A robot cooperation method includes: acquiring a team task, determining each robot in a robot team; determining a leader robot for the robot team; and determining whether any one robot in the robot team is the leader robot. If so, the any one robot generates and sends control instructions that respectively enable one or more robots in the robot team to cooperatively complete the team task; otherwise, it receives and executes a control instruction from the leader robot. Determination of the leader robot can include evaluating a leadership competence of each cooperating robot in the team, and assigning the robot with the highest leadership competence as the leader robot. A device in a robot to enable it to cooperatively work with other robots in a robot team, a robot having the device, and a robot system having more than one robot can employ the method.

Abstract: A robot system and a control method of a robot are provided. A robot, a liquid application part, an application thickness measurement part and a control part are provided, the liquid application part being provided on the robot, the application thickness measurement part measuring an application thickness of a liquid applied by the liquid application part, the control part, in a case where the application thickness measured by the application thickness measurement part is greater than a predetermined thickness, driving the robot in a manner of moving the liquid application part closer to an application object, and in a case where the application thickness measured by the application thickness measurement part is less than the predetermined thickness, driving the robot in a manner of moving the liquid application part away from the application object.

Abstract: A robotic companion device (10) configured for capturing and analysing affective information and semantic information and elicit response accordingly is disclosed herein. It comprises a processor (20) for managing emotional processing and responses configured for capturing and analysing semantic and affective information from sensory devices and communicating with users as well as external world using multitude of actuators and communication devices; a facial arrangement (11) configured for capturing visual information and displaying emotions; a locomotor arrangement (13) enabling movement of the robotic companion device; and microphone/speaker arrangement (15) configured for receiving auditory signal and emitting vocal response. The facial arrangement (11), the locomotor arrangement (13) and the microphone/speaker arrangement (15) are all in communication with the processor (20).

Abstract: A robot system and a control method of a robot are provided. The robot system includes a robot, a liquid application part being provided on the robot, an application thickness measurement part measuring an application thickness of a liquid applied by the liquid application part, a distance measurement part measuring a first distance from the distance measurement part to an application object, a control part controlling the robot based on the first distance so that a second distance from the liquid application part to the application object becomes constant, a supply amount adjustment part adjusting a supply amount of the liquid to the application object according to the application thickness measured by the application thickness measurement part, wherein the distance measurement part, the liquid application part and the application thickness measurement part are arranged in this order in an application direction of the liquid.

Abstract: A control device includes a robot control section that controls a robot including a hand and a force detecting section; and an operation-mode switching section that switches, when storing a position and a posture of the robot, a first mode for moving the robot by the robot control section until an external force applied to the hand satisfies a predetermined condition and a second mode for moving the robot by the robot control section on the basis of an external force applied to a first part included in the robot.

Abstract: One aspect is an apparatus including an additively manufactured component including a surface with an end effector feature, the end effector feature co-additively manufactured with the additively manufactured component and configured to be gripped by a corresponding end effector on a robot. In an aspect, the end effector feature includes a recess in the surface. In another aspect, the recess includes an angled face. In an aspect, the recess has a teardrop shape. An aspect further includes an identification feature. In an aspect, the end effector feature includes a plurality of recesses in the surface. In another aspect, the end effector feature enables a 3-point kinematic self-aligning positive control lock.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a workpiece having high versatility that can address a plurality of types of workpieces is achieved. An apparatus for supporting a workpiece according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a resin part configured to support the workpiece, the resin part being softened when it is heated to a predetermined first temperature or higher in an initial shape, cured when it is cooled down to a temperature lower than a predetermined second temperature from the state in which it is softened, and softened while it is restored to the initial shape when it is heated again to the first temperature or higher; a temperature adjustment part configured to adjust the temperature of the resin part; and a controller configured to control the temperature adjustment part.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cutting tool with a cutting edge, including a base and a cutting edge, where the cutting edge includes a laser cyclic heat treatment hardened layer, and the hardness of the hardened layer is higher than the hardness of the base. The present invention also discloses a method for manufacturing the foregoing tool.

Abstract: A hand-held device consistent with the present disclosure includes a first member and a second member coupled together by a pivot point such that each member can rotate independently. The first member includes a first handle and the second member includes a second handle on a first region of each member. The area of the second handle is greater than the area of the first handle. The shearing device includes a protrusion on a second region of each member. Each protrusion is disposed at least 65 degrees from the corresponding handle of each member. The protrusion of the first member has a beveled portion above a cutting edge of the first member. During a cutting action, cross-torque force is applied upon the protrusion of the second member by the first member or a cross-torque force is applied upon the protrusion of the first member by the second member.

Abstract: A clipper holder rack, for electrical hair clippers, includes an upper enclosure with a first major arc element having a diameter to accommodate the clipper. Left and right portions of the first major arc element transition and continue as vertical extensions. The vertical slot formed by parallel vertical extensions is wide enough to allow passage of the clipper's cord. A lower enclosure has a second major arc element that is coplanar and coaxial with the upper enclosure. The second major arc element can accommodate the clipper's cord. The left and right portions of the second major arc element transition into curvilinear portions that extend outward and are contiguous with the vertical extensions. The vertical extensions prevent forward movement of an enclosed clipper. The second major arc element supports a clipper. An angled rear rod supports the enclosures and is attached to a mounting plate.

Abstract: A shaving component for a shaving cartridge including at least one cutting member and at least one flexible strip onto which the cutting member is assembled. The flexible strip is able to assume different configurations such as a planar, convex and/or convex configuration while retaining the cutting member in a desired position. The shaving component is configured to be fastened to the shaving cartridge such as a hinged shaving cartridge.

Abstract: A method for establishing a posteriori a match between a piece of wood and a log from which the piece of wood has been obtained, comprising the following operating steps of performing a tomographic scan of the wooden log, of calculating or selecting a log cutting pattern, of defining, starting with the tomographic information available, one or more virtual individualising characteristics which are linked to the distribution and/or size of physical characteristics of the log inside and/or on the surface of the self-same virtual piece of wood, of saving them in a database, together with information about the identity of the log, of dividing the log into real pieces of wood according to the cutting pattern, of acquiring real information about the distribution and/or size of physical characteristics of the log inside and/or on the surface of a real piece of wood and of defining corresponding real individualising characteristics to be compared with virtual individualising characteristics saved and of identifying a

Abstract: A guide assembly for a saw device includes a pre-load mechanism located at one end and a slide mechanism located at the other end. The slide mechanism establishes two fixed contact points between the guide assembly and a guide rail of the saw device. The pre-load mechanism establishes a third contact point between the guide assembly and another guide rail of the saw device. The guide assembly has an unlocked condition in which the pre-load mechanism continuously generates a first clamping force on the saw device between the third contact point and the two fixed contact points. The first clamping force self-aligns the guide assembly to the saw device and permits slidable adjustment of the guide assembly on the saw device. The guide assembly has a locked condition in which a second clamping force is generated between the contact points and the guide assembly is fixed on the saw device.

Abstract: A wood planing machine having both manual and automatic planing wood function includes a fundamental base provided with a first working platform and a second working platform. The fundamental base has two sides respectively provided with a guide unit, and a wood planing device is combined with the guide units. Thus, when the wood planing device is pushed to move toward the second working platform from the first working platform, the wood positioned on the first working platform will be planed to form a first flat surface. Then, the wood planing device is positioned at the second working platform, and the wood is turned over to have the wood planing device automatically planing the wood to form a second flat surface. Therefore, this invention is able to integrate efficacy of a manual wood planer and an automatic wood planer and enhance safety in use of the wood planning machine.

Abstract: A manufactured hemp product comprising a plurality of adhesively bonded and pressed hemp strands where the majority of the hemp strands are of generally the same length and comprise a naturally-occurring, generally elongate internal structure extending generally along one axis of the strand that has been at least partially laterally broken and at least permeated by an adhesive. The hemp strands are oriented roughly parallel to one another along their length. The manufactured hemp product comprises an amount of adhesive between about 5% to about 49% by weight. The manufactured hemp product can be used as a wood substitute in terms of appearance and performance. The manufactured hemp products may have aesthetic and structural qualities that are suitable for high traffic, high visibility applications such as boards, blocks, beams, panels, flooring, furniture, building materials and other wood products.

Abstract: This document describes systems and processes for forming synthetic molded slabs, which may be suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).

Abstract: A method includes a slurry preparing process of preparing a ceramic powder slurry, an impregnating process of impregnating the slurry into an inorganic fiber sheet to form an impregnated sheet, a sheet winding process of winding an impregnated sheet around a core to form a sheet-wound core, a pressing process of disposing the impregnated sheet between a first mold and a second mold opposed to each other and interposing a spacer therebetween at a portion where the impregnated sheet is not positioned, and then clamping the first mold and the second mold with a first fastener to come close in a direction facing each other, thereby applying pressure to the impregnated sheet, a drying process of heating and drying the impregnated sheet, and a firing process of firing the sheet after drying.

Abstract: Disclosed are a stone-plastic floor and a method of preparing the same. The resin substrate of the stone-plastic floor of the present disclosure is prepared by using raw materials with specific components and amounts, without using any plasticizing agent, toughening agent and foaming agent and without environmental hidden dangers. The resulting stone-plastic floor has high strength, high hardness, excellent shrinkage performance and no environmental hidden dangers, and can tolerate direct sunshine, and has good stability and long service life for use safety. The method of preparing the stone-plastic floor of the present disclosure has simple processes, enabling online continuous production with high production efficiency.

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming a ceramic article, including disposing a slurry in a mold, wherein the slurry includes a ceramic powder and a photoctivable pre-polymer; and forming a green ceramic article wherein forming includes exposing the slurry to radiant energy, such as ultraviolet radiation, wherein the radiant energy catalyzes polymerization of the prepolymer. In another aspect, provided is method for forming an article, including disposing a slurry in a mold, wherein the slurry includes a photoactivable pre-polymer and a powder and the powder includes a ceramic powder, a metal powder, or both; and exposing the slurry to ultraviolet radiation wherein the ultraviolet radiation catalyzes polymerization of the pre-polymer.

Abstract: This document describes systems and processes for forming improved synthetic molded slabs suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).

Abstract: Provided are a method for producing pellets that are easy to be uniformly molded at the time of using the pellet for molding even when the pellets include a large amount of inorganic substance particles, the pellets, and a method for molding a resin molded article. The method for producing pellets according to the present invention includes a method for producing pellets formed from a resin composition including a crystalline macromolecule and an inorganic fine powder or organic fine powder in a mass ratio of 50:50 to 20:80, the method including the step of kneading the crystalline macromolecule and the inorganic fine powder or the organic fine powder so that the microcrystalline size of the crystalline macromolecule is 190 ? or smaller. The pellets according to the present invention are pellets formed from a resin composition including a crystalline macromolecule having a microcrystalline size of 190 ? or smaller, and inorganic substance particles in a mass ratio of 50:50 to 20:80.

Abstract: A process and system are provided for introducing chopped and dispersed carbon fibers on an automated production line amenable for inclusion in molding compositions, including the debundling of many carbon fibers collectively forming a tow into dispersed chopped carbon fibers that form a filler that undergoes plasma treatment prior to introducing coating silanes to uniformly increase bonding sites for coupling to a thermoset matrix. By exposing carbon tow to a plasma discharge, the carbon tow debundles and is used to form sheets of molding compositions with chopped dispersed fibers added to the composition, as the sheets move along a conveyor belt on the automated production line and at least one plasma generator mounted above the conveyor belt ionizes the carbon fibers. With resort to deionized air to mix plasma-treated chopped fibers, still further dispersion results.

Abstract: A tow stabilization method includes applying liquid to a tow having fibers arranged into a non-stabilized spread-out fiber web, applying powder to the web to adhere the powder where liquid was applied, removing powder from where it did not adhere, and fusing the powder remaining on the web to stabilize the fiber arrangement. The liquid may be volatile. The step of fusing may include heating the fiber web. The liquid and/or powder may be selectively applied. Selective application of powder may be used without application of liquid or powder removal. A tow stabilization apparatus includes a liquid applicator, powder applicator, powder remover, and powder fuser. The liquid applicator may include spray nozzles, applicators based on miniature solenoid valves, inkjet printing heads, and roll applicators. The powder remover may include rollers, air blasters, vibrators, sound wave generators, and vacuums. The powder fuser may include heat applicators and chemical reaction initiators.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing bulked continuous carpet filament from recycled polymer. In various embodiments, the method includes: (1) reducing recycled polymer material into polymer flakes; (2) cleansing the polymer flakes; (3) melting the flakes into a polymer melt; (4) removing water and contaminants from the polymer melt by dividing the polymer melt into a plurality of polymer streams and exposing those streams to pressures below 5 millibars; (5) recombining the streams; and (6) using the resulting purified polymer to produce bulked continuous carpet filament.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a carbon fiber is provided which involves: (1) immersing a carbon fiber composite material (CFC) in an acidic aqueous solution to elute at least a part of a resin component of the CFC, to thereby obtain a substantially fibrous product; and (2) immersing the substantially fibrous product obtained in step (1) in an alkaline aqueous solution to elute at least a part of a resin component of the substantially fibrous product, to thereby obtain a fibrous product. A method for manufacturing a carbon fiber reinforced resin composition is provided which involves manufacturing a carbon fiber by the above method and manufacturing a carbon fiber reinforced resin composition using the resulting carbon fiber. Using these methods, it is possible to recover and recycle a carbon fiber from a carbon fiber composite material (CFC) at a low cost without deteriorating the carbon fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a polyorganosiloxane-based stamp comprising providing a master including a transfer pattern surface; forming a first layer of a first curable composition onto the transfer pattern surface such that the first layer includes a relief pattern of said transfer pattern; partially curing the first layer; depositing a second layer of a second curable composition onto the partially cured first layer; co-curing the partially cured first layer and the second layer to form a cured first layer having a first Young's modulus, adhered to a cured second layer having a second Young's modulus smaller than the first Young's modulus; depositing a third layer of a third curable composition onto the second layer, and curing the third layer to form a cured third layer adhered to the cured second layer. Further disclosed is a polyorganosiloxane-based stamp obtainable from the method; use of the same for printing process; and an imprinting method using the same.

Abstract: A replica manufacturing apparatus performs imprint processing of forming a pattern of an imprint material on a replica substrate using a master mold, processes the replica substrate with the formed pattern to manufacture a replica mold, and transfers data of a condition concerning the imprint processing to a management apparatus. An imprint apparatus acquires the data from the management apparatus, and performs the imprint processing of forming a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate using the replica mold.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for using a volatile organic compound (VOC) free low radiant flux LED UV curable composition, and more particularly to unique and novel uses of the composition such as one or two or more of a fire retardant, clear coat, composite material, resin, top coat, improved holdout coating, a sealant coat, and combinations of the same.

Abstract: A system and method for bonding a protective cover to a mobile device is disclosed. A cold cast protective cover is permanently bonded to the device and provides protection against damage from dropping, impact, exposure to electric or static discharge, and exposure to liquid, gas, and dusts. The cold cast protective cover takes the shape around all or some desired portion of the outer surface of the mobile device while still providing access to the device's user interface, including display, power and volume buttons, power charging port, memory port, speaker port, camera lens, and the like. The cold cast protective cover can, with additives, increase the safety of the device for Intrinsic Safety or Hazardous environments.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a microchannel includes coating a silicone resin onto a mold corresponding to a microchannel and a first opening communicating with the microchannel, curing the silicone resin by light using a mask having a light shielding portion corresponding to the first opening, removing an uncured silicone resin, and releasing the cured silicone resin from the mold.

Abstract: A thermally expandable sheet according to the present invention includes a stress buffer layer provided on one surface of a base material and having an elastic property, a thermal expansion layer provided on the stress buffer layer and containing a first thermally expandable material that expands according to heat and a first binder, and a cover layer provided on the thermal expansion layer and having an elastic property.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion process for the production of expandable vinyl aromatic polymer granulate comprising mixing first and second additives with first and second polymer components, respectively, in dedicated mixers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an expanded beads molded article including performing in-mold molding by a molding method of filling expanded thermoplastic elastomer beads in a mold in a compressed state, in which expanded thermoplastic elastomer beads having a particular bulk density and a particular closed cell ratio are used, and a particular relationship between the internal pressure of the expanded beads and the compression filling ratio is satisfied. According to the method, an expanded thermoplastic elastomer beads molded article excellent in appearance, excellent in dimensional stability, and excellent in fusion bondability, compression characteristics, and rebound resilience of the expanded beads can be produced.

Abstract: Provided is a foamed heat-insulating material which encapsulates therein a low-heat conductivity gas and which yields high heat insulating performance. High-melting point beads that have been foamed up to a prescribed expansion ratio with a gas of low thermal conductivity by using a resin that does not soften at the beads-foaming temperature and that has a low gas transmission rate are mixed with low-temperature foam beads to be foamed within a forming die, and the resultant mixture is filled in a beads forming die cavity and foamed by heating.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a resin seal member capable of reducing the cost while preventing a reduction in the sealing performance due to an influence of heat or pressure in accordance with a usage environment. The present disclosure provides a resin seal member (20) including a foamed resin part (13). This resin seal member (20) includes a convex part (12b) having a foaming ratio lower than that of the foamed resin part (13). The convex part (12b) is provided in an end part of the foamed resin part (13). The resin seal member (20) is able to reduce the cost while preventing the reduction in the sealing performance due to the influence of heat or pressure in accordance with the usage environment.

Abstract: To provide a method for manufacturing an optical element, which improves the surface precision of the optical surface as well as reducing the birefringence at a low cost. A method for manufacturing an optical element 1090A having optical surfaces 1091 and 1092 and a non-optical surface 1093A that is adjacent to the optical surface 1092 via a ridge by injection molding includes forming the non-optical surface 1093A with a mold surface. The mold surface includes a sink forming area 1095 as a first area having a first surface roughness, and a high transfer area 1094 as a second area having a second surface roughness different from the first surface roughness. The second area is located outside the first area.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for manufacturing a transaction card. The disclosed methods and apparatuses may be used to form a transaction card frame within a mold. The transaction card frame may include one or more recessed portions formed within a first surface of the transaction card frame. The one or more recessed portions may be configured for affixing one or more electronic components.

Abstract: A molded article may include a composite wall portion that is composed of a resin substrate and a wood insert embedded in the resin substrate. The wood insert is integrated with the resin substrate in a boundary portion defined as a joining portion of an end surface of the wood insert and an end surface of the resin substrate with its inner and outer surfaces substantially exposed on inner and outer surfaces of the composite wall portion.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a molded article, including a first step of arranging a primary molded article made of a soft material in a molding die such that an outer peripheral surface of an exposed section of the primary molded article which is exposed to an outside without being embedded in a secondary molded article corresponds to an inner peripheral surface of the molding die, a second step of pressing and deforming an outer peripheral portion of the primary molded article arranged in the molding die by a pressing section so as to bring the outer peripheral surface of the exposed section into close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the molding die, and a third step of molding the secondary molded article by withdrawing the pressing section from inside the molding die while injecting resin to be the secondary molded article into the molding die.

Abstract: Systems and processes produce a plastic-metal composite component composed of at least one hollow profile and at least one fluid to be used in an interior of the at least one hollow profile.

Abstract: A process for producing a plastic-metal composite component composed of at least one hollow profile and at least one application of plastic to be applied to the outside by means of injection molding or compression.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mold of a resin body capable of reducing the cost of manufacturing a resin body including a resin base material and a foamed resin part provided on the resin base material. This mold is a mold of a resin body including resin base material molding die parts for molding a resin base material. The mold includes: a sliding part capable of sliding inside a foamed resin part molding cavity that communicates with a resin base material molding cavity of the resin base material molding die parts. The sliding part is swingably floated in a direction perpendicular to a sliding surface on which the sliding part slides. In the process of molding the resin base material, the sliding part blocks an opening part that communicates from the resin base material molding cavity to the foamed resin part molding cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus for injection molding of plastic materials includes a mold having at least one plate, a hot runner distributor of the fluid plastic material, at least one injector and an actuator for controlling the opening and the closing of the injector, supported by the distributor and whose cooling is carried out by thermal exchange contact with the plate. Provided for the cooling of the jack actuator is at least one body made of thermally conductive material at least partly surrounding the actuator in an axially slidable manner and it is maintained in thermal exchange contact with the plate by a magnetic force and/or a fluid thrust and/or an electrical drive force.

Abstract: An injection moulding tool with at least one cavity for producing thin-walled, container-like injection-moulded products, in particular cups, tubes, tube heads, vials, bottle blanks or syringes. The injection moulding tool comprises a die holding plate, which has at least one cavity-forming die; a core holding plate, which has at least one core unit with a cavity-forming core; at least one stripping ring for stripping the injection-moulded product off the at least one core, with the at least one stripping ring arranged between the core holding plate and the die holding plate; and at least one adjustable core centring device for the fine alignment of the at least one core in the at least one die. The stripping ring is held in a floating manner in a stripping plate, which is arranged between the die holding plate and the core holding plate; and the at least one adjustable core centring device is arranged between the core unit and the core holding plate.

Abstract: A method for receiving and ejecting molded articles includes: (a) drawing air from a cooling tube cavity into an air channel through a plate bore to draw at least a portion of a molded article into the cavity; (b) moving a valve within the plate bore from a first position for conducting air from the cavity to the air channel to a second position for reducing air flow through the plate bore relative to the first position; and (c) when the valve is in the second position, urging pressurized air from the air channel to the cavity through the plate bore to assist ejection of the molded article from the cavity.

Abstract: A die casting machine is provided that includes a controller, a casting mold, and a material injection system. A method for operating the die casting machine is provided that includes detecting a downtime event using a controller, determining a length of time between a beginning of the downtime event and an end of the downtime event, determining a number of preheat castings to produce in a preheat cycle, and transmitting a signal instructing the casting mold and the material injection system to produce the number of preheat castings.

Abstract: [Problem] The objective of the present invention is to provide a sheet expressing a good tactile sensation and a molded product thereof. [Solution] A sheet expressing a good tactile sensation and a molded product thereof are provided by configuring a thermoplastic resin sheet having a base layer and hairlike bodies arranged regularly on at least one surface thereof, wherein a continuous phase is formed without a structural boundary between the base layer and the hairlike bodies.

Abstract: A method of producing a glueless dustless composite flooring material system providing PVC-based flooring having waterproof layers providing different qualities of hardness, wear-resistance, sound deadening, and decorative patterns, avoiding the use of moisture-susceptible compressed cellulose-based filler, with layers fused together, avoiding the manufacturing complexity and delamination risks of using glue or adhesive, with a quickly-cured, UV-cured top coating providing long-lasting high performance and shortening and simplifying the manufacturing, which can be done in a sheet-form, essentially continuous-run manner, with an ability to quickly and simply change the optional design printing and texturing produced, and having an optional underlayment layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for forming a multi-layer web formed from at least two polymeric film tubes in intimate contact with each other but not bonded to each other. The apparatus includes the use of a blown film extrusion die that extrudes two separate blown film polymeric tubes via two separate annular die lips. A fluid cooling system applies cooling fluid across a plurality of surfaces of the two blown film tubes. One of the die lips may be at a different height from the other die lip. The frost line of one blown film tube may be at a different height from the other blown film tube.