Abstract: A tightening device includes: a sensor for detecting an elongation of a bolt; a socket for rotating the bolt; and a biasing member for biasing the sensor against a head of the bolt. The sensor and the socket are provided separately and independently of each other.

Abstract: A lockable torque wrench with adjustment indication includes a rod body, a handle, a plurality of rollers having a rolling pillar, a rotation ring, and a pressing member. The rod body is combined into the handle and rotatable to protrude or retract against the handle for adjusting the torque. The rotation ring is disposed on an extension tube of the handle and mounted around the rollers. The rotation ring is switched between a locked and a relax positions. The pressing member has combination portions at two sides of the extension tube, and permanently engages the rolling pillar. In an ascend position, the rolling pillar is pressed toward the rod body by the prestress force supporting the pressing member. When meeting a position limiting groove, the rolling pillar is pressed to lower in the position limiting groove, providing a switch sensation formed for the user.

Abstract: A device (10) for extracting and inserting bushes (20) is described, comprising a short pipe (11) with two longitudinal slits (16), a tie-rod (12) capable of being inserted in the short pipe (11), a traction bracket (15) capable of being connected al tie-rod (12) for exert a traction onto the bush (20) to be extracted with two projections (18) capable of being inserted in the slits (16) when the traction bracket (15) is inserted in the short pipe (11), a tie-rod stopping element (24), a short pipe stopping element (25), and bracket stopping elements (26) when inserting the bush (20); such device (10) is used for extracting and for inserting the bush (20) in a seat (35) using a traction device (28) blocked against the short pipe (11) by the tie-rod stopping element (24) connected to the tie-rod (12).

Abstract: A disassembling tool is provided, including: a main body, a screw rod, a screw barrel and a bearing. The main body includes a first end portion, a second end portion and a receiving space. The first end portion includes a through hole. The screw rod penetrates through the through hole. The screw barrel is screwed on the screw rod. The bearing is sleeved to the screw rod and includes an inner ring, an outer ring and a plurality of rollers. The inner ring includes a first base board and a first annular portion which are transversely connected with each other, and the outer ring includes a second base board and a second annular portion which are transversely connected with each other. The plurality of rollers are abutted against and between the first and second base boards and between the first and second ring portions.

Abstract: A garbage disposal installation tool can support a garbage disposal at an installation position beneath a sink drain. The tool includes a hook configured to hang the garbage disposal from the hook and a suspender configured to suspend the hook beneath a connection point with the sink. The suspender can have an elastic segment that is extended during use to impart a biasing force that urges the garbage disposal toward a bottom portion of the sink. The suspender can also be a flexible suspension line that includes a plurality of connectors at spaced apart locations for connecting the suspender to the sink at respective locations. The tool can include a brace configured to rest on the sink over the drain opening. The brace can include a slot that defines the connection point and is arranged to be in communication with the drain opening when the brace rests on the sink.

Abstract: A fastening tool which controls the return behavior of a driver blade by using a blade stop and/or a bumper. The fastening tool can remove the driver blade from the drive path upon its return after driving a fastener into a workpiece and bring the driver blade to a resting state by using a bumper to orient the driver blade out of alignment with the drive path and into contact the driver blade stop.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a motor, a flywheel, a driver and a control part. The driver is disposed to face an outer periphery of the flywheel and configured to perform a driving operation of driving the fastener into the workpiece by moving along an operation line, by rotational energy transmitted from the flywheel. The control part is configured to control driving of the motor. The control part is configured to set rotation speed of the motor based on first information and second information. The first information corresponds to rotational energy of the flywheel before the driving operation of the driver. The second information corresponds to rotational energy of the flywheel after the driving operation of the driver.

Abstract: A powder-actuated tool includes a barrel assembly, a housing, a firing pin device, and a piston assembly. The barrel assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube movably extending into the outer tube, and a powder chamber. The piston assembly includes a pushing rod and a sleeve member sleeved on the pushing rod in a form-fitting manner. The pushing rod has a main body, a tail section having an outer diameter greater than that of the main body, and a shoulder section connected between the main body and the tail section. The powder-actuated tool further includes a bonding material connected between the pushing rod and the sleeve member.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a portable battery-operated stapler.

Abstract: A carrier with a fastener depth limiter. The carrier may be used to drive fasteners of a staple type. Carriers may include a fastener holder and a fastener depth limiter securable to the holder. The holder may include an axial body with distal and proximal ends, a fastener-receiving opening in the distal end normal to the axis, and an anvil-receiving opening in which an anvil repeatedly strikes a fastener held by the holder as the holder retracts during fastener driving. The fastener depth limiter may be a collar and the collar may be axially adjustable along the holder to enable user selection of the depth limitation. A workpiece-contacting distal end of a collar-type depth limiter may be spaced axially outward from the distal end of the holder a distance approximately the same as a thickness dimension of the fastener, which may be the thickness dimension of the crown of a staple-type fastener.

Abstract: A hammer drive mechanism for a hammer strike mechanism of a hammer drill is provided including: a drive shaft capable of being rotationally driven by a motor, a rod capable of reciprocatingly driving a piston, and a conversion mechanism that converts the rotary movement of the drive shaft into a reciprocating movement of the rod. The drive shaft comprises a first part connected to the conversion mechanism and a second part capable of being rotationally driven by a motor. The second part connects to the first part via at least one dampener such that rotary movement of the second part is transferred to the first part via the at least one dampener.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while maintaining a compact form. For example, the multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button.

Abstract: A device for installing expansion bolts includes a case with a first motor located therein which is connected with a direction switch. A first transmission shaft is connected to the first shaft of the first motor, and drives a rotary unit. A movable unit is connected to the rotary unit which drives the movable unit linearly. A fixed member is connected to the front end of the case. When an expansion bolt extends through a plaster wall, a bolt head of a bolt is engaged with the first notch of the movable unit. The first motor is then activated to co-rotate the first transmission shaft and the rotary unit to drive the movable unit linearly, so that the sleeve of the expansion bolt expands outward to contact the inside surface of the plaster wall.

Abstract: A hand tool for improving torque is provided. The handle tool includes a metal rod, a handle and a polygonal portion. The metal rod includes a first head, a first end and an operation section between the first head and the first end. The operation section includes a uniform outside diameter. The handle partially receives the metal rod and has a second head and a second end. The polygonal portion is formed on the operation section and exposed from the second head. The polygonal portion has a largest outside diameter. The largest outside diameter is equal to the uniform outside diameter. Accordingly, the metal rod has improved structural strength, does not break easily and facilitates ergonomic operations.

Abstract: A palmar grip is provided that improves the comfort of the user and is easy to install. A body of the palmar grip contacts a surface of the handle and is wrapped around a portion of the handle to circumscribe it. A wing is attached over two free ends of the body to close the body between those free ends and fasten the body around the handle. The wing provides a palm rest for a user when gripping the handle.

Abstract: A modular manual impacting system, and related methods, kits, adapters, and components. Multiple handles and multiple striking heads each have compatible quick-release mechanical connectors, so that different customized striking implements can be rapidly assembled, disassembled, and changed.

Abstract: A convertible sawhorse and worktable including a sawhorse assembly having first and second outer-facing side surfaces and a worktable top assembly arranged for selectable positioning relative to the sawhorse assembly, the worktable top assembly including a worktable surface defining element and a worktable auxiliary support assembly, the worktable top assembly having at least two operative orientations including a storage operative orientation wherein the worktable surface defining element is located adjacent the first outer-facing side surface of the sawhorse assembly and the worktable auxiliary support assembly is located adjacent the second outer-facing side surface of the sawhorse assembly and a worktable usage operative orientation wherein the worktable surface defining element is located above the sawhorse assembly and the worktable auxiliary support assembly is located adjacent the second outer-facing side surface of the sawhorse assembly.

Abstract: Provided are an elongated tool support device and an elongated tool support method, with which an elongated tool can be supported with a simple manipulation and removed with a simple manipulation. An elongated tool support device comprises a securing tool, a first shaft support that supports a shaft portion of an elongated tool from below, a brace member disposed between the securing tool and the first shaft support, and a second shaft support that is attached to the brace member and that supports the shaft portion of the elongated tool from above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container (1), such as an assortment box, comprising a storage assembly, wherein said storage assembly is for storing contents inside said container (1), said storage assembly comprising at least one storage unit (17) and a reception layer (16), wherein said at least one storage unit (17) is adapted to be connected to said reception layer (16) in a releasable manner by use of a first connection means.

Abstract: A box for transporting and/or storing small parts, tools, machines or such objects comprises a body, a lid and a receiving space formed by the body and the lid. The body has a bottom and side walls surrounding the bottom. The lid is connected to the body. The receiving space contains at least one storage container for small parts, tools, machines or such objects. The receiving space comprises a flat section facing the storage container on one side thereof and a grid formed by a plurality of protrusions. The storage container is arranged on the flat section, in a position that secures against lateral movement, using at least one, preferably a plurality of the protrusions.

Abstract: A wrench rack includes a base portion having a first side and a second side, and a first rail and a second rail. Each of the first rail and second rail includes a plurality of wrench slots formed at a predetermined angle. The first rail and second rail are releasably coupled with the first side and second side of the base portion, respectively, in a first configuration and the first rail and second rail are releasably coupled to the second side and first side of the base portion, respectively, in a second configuration, such that an orientation of the predetermined angle of the wrench slots of the first configuration is reversed in the second configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for hardware mapping and management is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a substrate housing hardware units associated with an object; one or more holes within the substrate for housing at least one hardware unit of the object are positioned based on a layout corresponding to the hardware units' assembly within the object.

Abstract: An adjustable support device for providing support to a worker oriented facedown thereon for accessing a lower work area disposed lower than the worker, such as one that the worker needs to extend out over in order to access appropriately. The adjustable support device includes a main support assembly and a leg support section pivotally coupled to the main support assembly. The leg support section may be pivoted to be angled upward. The main support assembly includes a midsection support and a chest support slidably mounted to the midsection support for movement along the longitudinal axis relative to the midsection support. A frame may be provided, and the midsection support may be angled upward relative to the frame. The adjustable support device provides ergonomic support to a worker so that the worker is supported over the lower work area in a cantilever fashion. Related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A gait disorder support apparatus and gait disorder support method capable of detecting an onset sign of a gait disorder associated with motor symptoms in advance and performing motion assist are proposed. The onset sign of the gait disorder associated with the motor symptoms of a wearer is detected based on the correlation between a gait cycle and a reduction ratio of the gait cycle as compared to immediately preceding gait; and when the onset sign of the gait disorder is detected, a drive unit is controlled so that the drive unit applies assist power to a knee joint of the wearer; and on the other hand, when the onset sign of the gait disorder is not detected, the drive unit is controlled so that driving torque by the drive unit does not hinder the wearer's gait motion.

Abstract: An automatic alignment system of a robot manipulator is provided. The automatic alignment system includes a signal transmission module and a controller. The signal transmission module includes a first signal receiving and transmitting element and a second signal receiving and transmitting element. The first signal receiving and transmitting element is mounted on the robot manipulator. The second signal receiving and transmitting element is disposed neighboring to a target workpiece. A signal is transported between the signal receiving and transmitting elements. The controller is electrically connected with the signal transmission module for receiving the signal outputted from the signal transmission module. The controller acquires a relative position between the first signal receiving and transmitting element and the second signal receiving and transmitting element according to a variation in the signal.

Abstract: A biomimetics based robot and process for simulation is disclosed. The robot may include filament driven and fluid pumped elastomer based artificial muscles coordinated for slow twitch/fast twitch contraction and movement of the robot by one or more microcontrollers. A process may provide physics based simulation for movement of a robot in a virtual setting. Successfully tested movement data may be stored and embedded into a robot at build and/or before a new movement in programmed into the robot. Some embodiments include an artificial skin system supporting the artificial muscles.

Abstract: A compliant robot includes a base and a compliant robot arm. The compliant robot arm includes a first quasi-direct drive assembly operatively connected to said base such that said compliant robot arm has at least one degree of freedom for motion relative to said base. The first quasi-direct drive assembly provides passive compliance such that said compliant robot arm has a back-drivable mode of operation for interactions between said compliant robot arm and an environment.

Abstract: An actuator includes first and second ends defining an axis there between, and at least four inflatable chambers. Each inflatable chamber is resiliently deformable, elongate, and extends axially between the first and second ends and circumferentially about a central core defined between the ends and by the inflatable chambers. A first pair of the four inflatable chambers is contra rotatory about the core to a second pair of the four inflatable chambers. A pressure change in one or more of the inflatable chambers causes motion of the first end relative to the second end. The actuators can be employed in robots or robotic arms.

Abstract: The collaborative operation support device includes a display device including a display area; and a processor configured to detect, based on an image in which the operator or the robot is represented, a position of a section of the robot in the display area when the operator looks at the robot through the display area, the section associated with an operation mode of the robot specified by means of an input device; select, in accordance with the specified operation mode of the robot, display data corresponding to the specified mode among display data stored in a memory; and display the selected display data in the display area of the display device in such a way that the selected display data is displayed at a position that satisfies a certain positional relationship with the position of the section of the robot in the display area.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence (AI) robot capable of performing imitation learning of an imitation target to be imitated may collect olfactory information of the imitation target and motion information about a motion executed by the imitation target according to the olfactory information for imitation learning, and may perform machine learning. When learned olfactory information is detected by the AI robot, the AI robot may be caused to execute the motion information about the motion executed by the imitation target. Accordingly, an imitation robot may imitate the imitation target based on olfactory information, in addition to sound and image information.

Abstract: A method of identifying a behavior direction recognition based service requester includes a plurality of intelligent robot devices arranged in the airport and a server controlling movement of one or more intelligent robot devices of the plurality of intelligent robot devices. The intelligent robot includes a communication unit transmitting movement information of an airport user moving in the airport from the server, and a processor configured to receive the movement information of the airport user from the communication unit, learn movement of the airport user, recognize a wandering state of the airport user based on the learned movement of the airport user, and move to the airport user based on a result of the recognition. The intelligent robot device may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, and devices related to 5G services.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for electrical testing of an electrical component, the component including at least one electrical contact point.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for providing logistical support for robots. In one example, the method includes receiving, at a centralized support center that is in communication with a plurality of robots, a query from a first robot of the plurality of robots that has been deployed to perform a task, wherein the query indicates an error encountered by the first robot and evidence of the error collected by the first robot, formulating, at the centralized support center, a proposed solution to resolve the error, wherein the formulating comprises soliciting an analysis of the evidence by a party other than the first robot, and delivering, by the centralized support center, the proposed solution to the first robot.

Abstract: Parameters specific to robot, environment, target objects and their inter-relations need to be considered by a robot to estimate cost of a task. As the existing task allocation methods assume a single utility value for a robot-task pair, combining heterogeneous parameters is a challenge. In applications like search and rescue, manual intervention may not be possible in real time. For such cases, utility calculation may be a hindrance towards automation. Also, manufacturers follow their own nomenclature and units for robotic specifications. Only domain experts can identify semantically similar terms and perform necessary conversions. Systems and methods of the present disclosure provide a structured semantic knowledge model to store and describe data in a uniform machine readable format such that semantics of those data can be interpreted by the robots and utility computation can be autonomous to make task allocation autonomous, semantic enabled and capable of self-decision without human intervention.

Abstract: The invention relates an apparatus for analysing movement of an arrangement made of a plurality of bodies assigned to a platform, of which at least one is provided with a drive, in particular of the hexapod type or of the articulated arm type, having means for vibration analysis and/or force analysis. According to the invention, the apparatus has in a modular construction a vibration analysis module for analytically determining natural vibration modes of the bodies and/or of the platform in respect of at least one of the following variables: frequency, centre of rotation of the torsional component of the vibrations, axis of rotation of torsional vibration, displacement vector of a Cartesian vibration, amplitude ratio of the vibrations in relation to one another, and/or a force analysis module for analytically determining the acceleration forces and/or weights and/or torques, occurring on a predetermined trajectory, in respect of the bodies and/or the platform.

Abstract: A trajectory information generating unit is included, the trajectory information generating unit generating trajectory information that defines a trajectory for which a picking hand picks one of one or more works stored in one supply container included in one or more supply containers and arranges the work in one arrangement container included in one or more arrangement containers. After performing a process of generating trajectory information representing a first work included in the one or more works and before a movement of the first work is completed, the trajectory information generating unit may generate trajectory information representing a second work included in the one or more work and different from the first work by using an operation result in the process of generating the trajectory information regarding the first work.

Abstract: A mobile robot capable of interacting with at least one target object to be sensed and a method for enabling interaction between the mobile robot and the at least one target object are disclosed. During traveling, the mobile robot may collect information about a change in movement or sound of the target object, which is a moving object capable of emotionally reacting to the mobile robot, and the mobile robot may learn the collected information.

Abstract: A method comprises moving a robotic structure to a first pose such that an end-effector of the robotic structure has an absolute position comprising an absolute location and absolute orientation. The method comprises providing a calibration artefact on the end-effector. The method comprises determining at least three planes coinciding with at least three respective surface planes of the calibration artefact, by measuring absolute locations of a plurality of points on the calibration artefact. The method comprises determining the absolute location and absolute orientation of the end-effector, when the robotic structure is in the position based on the determined at least three planes. The method also comprises calibrating the first pose of the robotic structure using the determined absolute location and absolute orientation of the end-effector.

Abstract: A robotic system is provided that includes a base, an articulable arm, a visual acquisition unit, and a controller. The articulable arm may extend from a base and is movable toward a target. The visual acquisition unit can be mounted to the arm or the base and to acquire image data. The controller is operably coupled to the arm and the visual acquisition unit, and can derive from the image data environmental information corresponding to at least one of the arm or the target. The controller further can generate at least one planning scheme using the environmental information to translate the arm toward the target, select at least one planning scheme for implementation, and control movement of the arm toward the target using the at least one selected planning scheme.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for performing goal-based robot animation. One system includes a robot configured to receive a goal that specifies a goal state to be attained by the robot or one of the components. A collection of animation tracks is searched to identify one or more animation tracks that when executed by the robot cause the robot to perform one or more physical movements to satisfy the goal state. The identified one or more animation tracks are executed to perform the one or more physical movements to satisfy the received goal state.

Abstract: A virtual creature control system, including: a communication unit configured to receive information of current states of a plurality of virtual creatures and transmit a signal for controlling operations of the plurality of virtual creatures, at least one virtual creature among the plurality of virtual creatures being hardware; and a control unit configured to generate a signal for controlling an operation of the at least one virtual creature among the plurality of virtual creatures such that the plurality of virtual creatures are not visually recognized at a same time by a specific user and control the communication unit such that the signal is transmitted to the one virtual creature. The virtual creature control system and virtual creature control method can control the plurality of virtual creatures in conjunction and promote indirect communication among a plurality of spots using the virtual creatures.

Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaner, such as a robotic vacuum cleaner, includes an autonomously moveable housing carrying a vacuum collection system for generating a working air flow for removing dirt from the surface to be cleaned and storing the dirt in a collection space. A bumper is provided on the housing and provides obstacle sensing redundancy. The bumper can be provided with a cliff sensor actuator member that activates an associated cliff sensor upon an impact or obstacle event.

Abstract: The present invention allows a robot to carry out communication with excellent affectiveness. A speech and behavior control device (1) includes an utterance content selecting section (16) which selects utterance content of a robot (100) from among a plurality of utterances, a movement control section (17) which controls a movable part (13) to move based on a kind of feeling corresponding to the utterance content, and an audio control section (18) which controls the robot (100) to output the utterance content as audio after movement of the movable part (13) has been started.

Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.

Abstract: A robot instructing apparatus includes a teaching pendant having a display and an inclination device. The inclination device outputs an inclination of the teaching pendant based on the inclination of the teaching pendant about at least one horizontal axis. The robot instructing apparatus also includes at least one processor that generates movement instructions to change a posture of the robot based on the inclination of the teaching pendant output by the inclination device during a teaching operation in which the movement instructions are generated.

Abstract: Provided is a robot system. The robot system includes a manipulator configured to perform a preset operation on a plurality of objects, a transparent cover configured to define a chamber in which the plurality of objects and the manipulator are accommodated, the transparent cover being provided with a touch panel, a camera installed to face an internal region of the chamber, a projector configured to emit light to one area within the chamber, and a controller configured to control the projector so that the projector emits the light to a target area corresponding to a touch point of the touch panel, recognize a target object disposed in the target area based on image information of the camera, and control the manipulator so that an operation is performed on the target object.

Abstract: A capacitive or resistive tactile sensor having a conductive membrane, a flexible dielectric or weakly conductive sheet and a substrate having electrodes, and a method of manufacturing thereof. The flexible sheet has a first surface and an opposite second surface, the first surface and the second surface are uniformly distanced when at rest. The first surface is adapted to contact one of the conductive membrane or the substrate. The second surface is adapted to contact another one of the conductive membrane or the substrate. The body defines between the first and second surfaces, at a predetermined region, a plurality of laser ablated uniform cavities that are evenly distributed and operatively identical in order to provide a known compression index at the predetermined region of the flexible sheet.

Abstract: A robotic arm comprising an operation end, a base, a sensor unit and a control unit is provided. The operation end is connected to the base, and the operation end is configured to reach an operational area. The sensor unit provides a sensor signal according to the force applied by or the motion of an operator. When the operation end reaches the operational area, the control unit sets a fixed position on the robotic arm between the base and the operation end. When the sensor signal from the operator fulfills a default condition, the control unit moves the robotic arm away from the operator, without moving the fixed position on the robotic arm.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for surgical robotic arm admittance control. In one aspect, there is provided a system including a robotic arm and a processor. The processor may be configured to determine a force at a reference point on the robotic arm based on an output of a torque sensor and receive an indication of a direction of movement of the reference point. The processor may also determine that a component of the force is in the same direction as the direction of movement of the reference point, generate at least one parameter indicative of a target resistance to movement of the robotic arm, and control the motor, based on the at least one parameter, to move the robotic arm in accordance with the target resistance.

Abstract: A tower closing apparatus is provided that is configured to simplify the closing of a multi-piece, hinged hydroponic tower. The hydroponic tower closing apparatus utilizes a collection of static and continuously moving components (e.g., motor driven drive rollers, alignment rollers, tower body alignment rollers, face plate manipulation rollers, face closing rollers, etc.) to close a hydroponic tower as it passes through the apparatus. In particular, as the tower is driven through the closing apparatus, a series of face plate manipulation rollers gradually rotate the face plate(s) relative to the tower body, moving the face plate(s) from a fully open position to a partially closed position. Next a series of face closing rollers continue to rotate the face plate(s) from the partially closed position to the fully closed position, forcing the fasteners to latch the face plate(s) into position.