Abstract: A rust inhibiting process 100 for cleaning and protecting a target object 902 is disclosed. Comprising mixing at least a rust inhibitor 620 and a fluid 618 into a slurry mixture 608, spraying the slurry mixture 608 at the target object 902 from within a reservoir 610 of a slurry blasting system 202, separating a tarnished top layer 906 and a parent metal 904 of the target object 902 with a slurry stream 908, cleaning the parent metal 904 with the rust inhibitor 620, preventing the parent metal 904 from impregnating with contaminants during cleaning with the rust inhibitor 620, and protecting the parent metal 904 with the rust inhibitor 620 after spraying is complete. The slurry stream 908 comprises the slurry mixture 608 of the slurry blasting system 202 being sprayed with the slurry blasting system 202. The slurry blasting system 202 comprises a tank 204.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprising a backing, an adhesive layer disposed in a discontinuous distribution on at least a portion of the backing, wherein the discontinuous distribution comprises a plurality of adhesive contact regions and at least one shaped abrasive particle is disposed on a majority of each of the discrete adhesive contact regions, wherein at least 50% of the shaped abrasive particles comprise a predetermined side orientation and have a tilt angle of at least 45 degrees, wherein the shaped abrasive particles comprise a polycrystalline material and are free of binder, wherein the first plurality of discrete adhesive contact regions comprise a predetermined two-dimensional shape as viewed from above, and wherein each of the discrete contact regions comprises a length, a width, or a combination thereof that substantially corresponds to a dimension of the at least one abrasive particle.

Abstract: An electrically isolated socket may include a drive body, a driven body, and a body portion. The driven body may be made of first metallic material and having a driven end configured to receive a fastener. The drive body may be made of a second metallic material and having a drive end configured to receive a protrusion of a driving tool. The body portion may over-mold substantially all portions of the drive body and the driven body other than the drive end and the driven end, respectively. The drive end of the drive body and the driven end of the driven body may face away from each other, and the drive body and driven body each include axial grooves.

Abstract: A driver tool for insertion and removal of a first part configured for threaded engagement in a corresponding threaded bore in a second part has a driving end portion of polygonal shape with multiple flats configured for engagement in a recess in the first part having a corresponding polygonal shape. Some or all of the flats have a respective grabbing feature or edge designed to grab or grip into the opposing surface of the recess to allow a greater amount of torque to be applied to the first part when the tool is rotated in the unthreading direction than when it is rotated in the opposite threading or insertion direction.

Abstract: A hand tool for driving a fastener is provided. The hand tool includes gearing that interconnects a splined socket to a rotatable or trigger actuator and increases a rotational speed of the splined socket relative to the actuator. The hand tool may include a power tool receiver 38 or an independent motor to drive rotation of the splined socket to advance or retract a fastener from a threaded shaft. By increasing the speed and conserving rotational inertia, the hand tool reduces the time to secure a fastener on a threaded shaft. A rotatable nut is provided. The rotatable nut can slideably orient along a first axis and threadedly orient along a second axis to fasten to an adjacent surface.

Abstract: An oil pulse unit has a cylinder, an output shaft, and a pressure-relief valve. The cylinder has a hydraulic oil chamber, a pressure-relief chamber and a communicating channel. The communicating channel is formed in the cylinder between the hydraulic oil chamber and the pressure-relief chamber, and communicates with the hydraulic oil chamber and the pressure-relief chamber. The output shaft is mounted with the cylinder and extends into the hydraulic oil chamber. The pressure-relief valve is mounted in the pressure-relief chamber and has a piston, a seal ring, an elastic element, and a retaining ring. The seal ring is sleeved on the piston, and abuts against the piston and the pressure-relief chamber. The elastic element has a first end and a second end. The elastic element abuts against the piston. The retaining ring is embedded in the pressure-relief chamber and abuts against the elastic element.

Abstract: A power tool, such as a hammer driver-drill (1), includes a spindle (26) that is axially and rotatable supported inside a metal gear case (41). A first cam (83) is affixed to the spindle so as to rotate therewith and is housed in the gear case (41). A second cam (84) is disposed around spindle such that it is rotatable separately with respect to the spindle and can be brought into contact with the first cam. Hammer-switching levers (95) are movable relative to the gear case between an advanced position, at which rotation of the second cam is restricted (blocked), and a retracted position, at which the rotational restriction on the second cam is released. Receiving members (89) are respectively interposed between the gear case and the hammer-switching levers and are configured to absorb vibration generated when a hammering operation is being performed using the power tool.

Abstract: An impact tool includes a housing, an electric motor supported within the housing and having a motor shaft, and a drive assembly configured to convert a continuous rotational input from the motor shaft to consecutive rotational impacts upon a workpiece. The drive assembly includes a camshaft having front and rear portions. A gear assembly is coupled between the motor shaft and the drive assembly, the gear assembly including a ring gear that is rotationally and radially fixed relative to the housing and a plurality of planet gears meshed with the ring gear. Each of the plurality of planet gears is coupled to the rear portion of the camshaft, and a line of action of a radial load exerted by the rear portion of the camshaft on the housing passes through one of the plurality of planet gears and the ring gear.

Abstract: A flexible shaft, having a first end and, a second end and capable of being bent about its axis while transferring rotary motion from a device to tool is disclosed. The shaft, manufactured from a rigid material, has at least one flexible segment having two sinuous slots ascending in a helical path from a common start point in opposite rotational directions. In other segments the slots can be a single helical slot, double helical slots, parallel or crossing, or circumferential. The helical paths can vary within each segment or from segment to segment.

Abstract: A device for measuring equivalent shear stress between a shield screw conveyor and modified muck includes a spiral shell, a spiral device, a data calculation module and measurement components, the measurement components include a torque measurement component configured to measure spiral driving torque between the spiral device and the modified muck, an angle measurement component configured to measure a conveying angle of the modified muck, a parameter measurement component configured to measure structural parameters of the spiral device, and a density measurement component configured to measure an average density of the modified muck. The torque measurement component, the angle measurement component, the parameter measurement component and the density measurement component are respectively connected to the data calculation module, and the spiral device is installed in the spiral shell.

Abstract: An unlocking tool configured for unlocking a locking system that prevents a nut from rotating with respect to a threaded stem, comprising a ring configured to be positioned around the threaded stem in operation and at least one finger extending between a first end connected to the ring and a second, free end, this finger being configured to be received and slide in a longitudinal channel of the threaded stem in operation, each finger comprising a front face that is configured to cooperate with at least one tab of the locking system so as to prevent it becoming immobilized in one of the longitudinal channels of the threaded stem.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel-powered setting device for driving securing elements into a substrate, comprising at least one main combustion chamber for a fuel, a drive piston that can be driven out of the main combustion chamber in a setting direction by expandable gases, and a prechamber with which an ignition device is associated and in which a pressure acting on the main combustion chamber can build up prior to a fuel-air mixture being ignited in said main combustion chamber. To improve efficiency and/or functionality when driving in securing elements, the setting device can be operated in different energy classes by an energy adjustment.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for use in combination with a fuel cell having a closure formation. The adapter includes a fuel cell closure ring configured for engagement upon the closure formation of the fuel cell and including a top edge, a bottom edge, and a sidewall therebetween having an inner sidewall surface and an outer sidewall surface. At least one groove is defined by the inner sidewall and has at least one primary recess in communication with the at least one groove. At least one secondary recess is in communication with the groove. A metering valve has a body and at least one depending leg with a radially extending foot formation configured for engaging the groove. At least one supplemental locking lug is located on the leg and is constructed and arranged for engaging the at least one secondary recess.

Abstract: A magnetic stapler includes a base plate, a positioning plate, and a stapler. The positioning plate is located between the base plate and the stapler. A groove is provided on the positioning plate. The contour of the groove fits the bottom of the stapler. Multiple first magnets are provided at the periphery of the positioning plate. Multiple second magnets corresponding respectively to the first magnets are provided on the base plate. The polarity of the second magnets is opposite to that of the first magnets. A staple-crimping platform is provided on the base plate. A staple dispensing outlet corresponding to a staple dispensing extremity of the stapler is provided at the bottom thereof. The position of the staple-crimping platform is opposite to the position of the staple dispensing outlet. The magnetic stapler has the advantages of being compact as a whole, easy to operate, and strongly practical and is capable of stapling at any position on sheets of paper.

Abstract: A battery-operated palm stapler, an insert for holding a fastener, and a method of installing a fastener using the palm stapler. The stapler includes a housing with a telescoping barrel extending outwardly therefrom. An insert is engaged in the barrel's bore and is held in place by magnets. The insert body defines a slot for receiving fasteners therein. The slot extends from a top wall of the body to a bottom wall thereof. At least one magnet is provided in the body adjacent the slot and is used to hold fasteners in a correct orientation for installation. A sensor probe provided in the body is operable to detect if voltage is carried in electrical cables adjacent which fasteners are to be installed. The probe deactivates a hammer actuating mechanism if voltage is detected. Inserts holding different types of fastener may be selectively engaged with the palm stapler.

Abstract: A drilling tool configured to operate in two drilling modes, respectively with and without hammer action, said tool comprising a front end equipped with a rotating part for mounting a drill bit by way of an SDS-type push-fitting, characterized in that said rotating part comprises mechanism for the removable attachment to a first longitudinal end of a tubular extension, this tubular extension being configured to extend along and around a drill bit mounted in the rotating part and comprising a second longitudinal end configured to bear at least one screw-driving element, such that the tool can be used for a screw-driving operation even when it is equipped with the drill bit.

Abstract: A surgical device includes an adapter assembly that selectively interconnects a loading unit and a device housing. The adapter assembly includes a drive converter assembly for interconnecting a rotatable drive shaft and an axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The drive converter assembly converts and transmits a rotation of the rotatable drive shaft to an axial translation of the axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The drive converter assembly includes a drive element, a drive nut, and a distal drive member. The drive element defines a longitudinal axis. The drive nut is disposed about the longitudinal axis, and the distal drive member is disposed along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A metal wire may be provided inside a hanger portion extending with an annular shape and which is integrally formed with an outer casing. An electric power tool may be prevented from falling, etc. due to deformation or breakage of the hanger portion by being reinforced by the wire.

Abstract: A self-contained hand-held through-skin (HHTS) sensor for determining the location of an underlying aperture in a support structure suited to mount a skin or surface. In an embodiment, the HHTS sensor includes a sensor disposed in a housing and configured to determine a location of an aperture disposed in an adjacent surface through electromagnetic, x-ray, ultrasonic or other means. The HHTS sensor further includes an alignment assembly having an alignment orifice disposed in the housing and configured to be maneuvered in an x-y plane within the housing. The HHTS sensor also includes a vacuum pump system, a local battery and a processor coupled to the sensor and configured to control first and second actuators to maneuver the alignment orifice within the x-y plane to be co-axially located with the aperture in response to the sensor signal.

Abstract: A tool box includes a first part and a second part, and the first and second parts are pivotably connected to each other by a pivotal portion located at the first side of each of the first and second parts. A locking assembly is connected to the second side of each of the first and second parts. The pivotal portion includes two blocks on the first part and each block has a pivot extending therefrom. The second part has two rails and two slides are slidably along the two rails. Each slide has a groove in which the rail is slidably received. Each slide has a passage, and each of the pivots is removably inserted into the passage corresponding thereto to easily assemble or dis-assemble the first and second parts.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device to assist in confined space entry. The device includes a housing including a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, a first end positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a second end opposite the first end and positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface. The device also includes a channel in the housing extending from the bottom surface in a direction towards the top surface, wherein the channel is between the first end and the second end. The device also includes a first roller rotatably coupled to the first end of the housing via a first pin, and a second roller rotatably coupled to the second end of the housing via a second pin.

Abstract: A method of verifying placement of a piece on a work surface is disclosed. An imaging device and an illumination system are electronically interconnected with a computer. The illumination system projects indicia onto a work surface for indicating a location for placement of a piece on the work surface. An indicator is provided to the piece that includes light emission displaying fluorescent wavelengths when illuminated for distinguishing the piece form the work surface. The piece is placed upon the work surface at a location indicated by the laser indicia. The illumination system illuminates the piece presenting a visible contrast between the piece and the work surface enabling the imaging device to distinguish the piece from the work surface. The imaging device signals the controller a location of the piece for the controller to verify accurate placement of the piece.

Abstract: An inspection robot, system and methods are disclosed. An inspection robot may include an inspection chassis and a drive module with magnetic wheels coupled to the inspection chassis. The drive module may further include a motor and a gear box located between the motor and a magnetic wheels. The gear box may include a flex spline cup which interacts with the ring gear, where the ring gear has fewer teeth than the flex spline cup.

Abstract: A motorized humanoid robot having a positioning axis extending along a reference axis in a reference position and capable of moving on a horizontal plane, comprises a first and a second wheel in contact with the horizontal plane. The robot comprises a base having a warped surface which, in a vertical plane passing through the center of the wheels, extends on either side of each of the wheels, the warped surface being able to form, at any point of the warped surface, a first point of contact with the horizontal plane, defining, for any first point of contact, a center of rotation, and wherein the robot is configured in such a way that the center of rotation and the center of gravity of the robot are offset so as to generate a torque tending to return the robot from any position in which its positioning axis forms a non-zero angle with the reference axis to the reference position.

Abstract: A walking control method of a robot is provided. The method includes receiving a walking command of the robot including a link device having a plurality of links that correspond to both lower limbs. In response to receiving the walking command, implementing walking of the robot by providing torque to the link device to move a first lower limb is moved. In a double stance state where foot ends of the both lower limbs are simultaneously in contact with ground while the lower limb to be moved is changed, a driving force is generated in the double stance by adjusted the torque of the drive device to virtually move the foot ends of the both lower limbs by a predetermined stable distance in an opposite direction to a walking direction.

Abstract: A coordinate positioning machine that includes: a structure moveable within a working volume of the machine, a hexapod metrology arrangement for measuring the position of the structure within the working volume, and a non-hexapod drive arrangement for moving the structure around the working volume. Also, a coordinate positioning machine including a structure moveable within a working volume of the machine, a drive arrangement for moving the structure around the working volume in fewer than six degrees of freedom, and a metrology arrangement for measuring the position of the structure within the working volume in more degrees of freedom than the drive arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a robot with a base (3), a pivoting arm (4) which is articulated to the base (3) and which is pivotable about a rotational axis (13), wherein at the free end of the pivot arm (4) a pivotable mounting for a possible support arm (5) may be provided, and at least one drive unit (6, 7) for driving the pivot arm (4) and the possible support arm (5). According to the invention, a first drive unit (6) is coupled to a first four-bar linkage (8), a second four-bar linkage (9) is coupled to the first four-bar linkage (8) in such a way that the pivot arm (4) can be pivoted by the first drive unit (6).

Abstract: A component assembly system comprises a first robot arm having a first end-of-arm tool mounted thereon and adapted to grasp a first subcomponent; a second robot arm having a second end of arm tool mounted thereon and adapted to grasp a second subcomponent. A system controller is adapted to control the first and second robot arms and first and second end-of-arm tools to position the first and second subcomponents relative to one another. A first interlocking mechanism is mounted onto the first end-of-arm tool and a second interlocking mechanism is mounted onto the second end-of-arm tool, wherein the first and second interlocking mechanisms engage one another and lock the first end-of-arm tool to the second end-of arm tool, thereby locking the first and second subcomponents into an initial position relative to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus for a robotic limb includes one or more limb segments connected via one or more joints. The robotic limb may feature one or more dual-reduction quasi-quasi-direct-drive joint actuators that permit the robotic limb to move throughout a scene. The robotic limb may further include an end-effector connected to a free end of the robotic limb with one or more opposable fingers comprising a four bar linkage. The end-effector may include a main actuator that actuates the one or more fingers via the four-bar linkages to complete various tasks.

Abstract: An apparatus including a linear transport configured to move in a transport chamber along a straight path; a robot connected to the linear transport, where the robot includes a robot drive and a robot arm connected to the robot drive, where the robot arm is a dual-link arm having a first link connected to the robot drive and a second link forming an end effector for supporting a substrate thereon; a controller connected to the linear transport and to the robot drive, where the controller is configured to provide movement of the linear transport along the straight path at a same time as extension and retraction of the dual-link arm to thereby move the end effector into or out of a substrate process chamber or a substrate holding area while both the linear transport and the dual-link arm are moving.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first base plate, where the first base plate is configured to have at least one linear drive component and/or at least one power coupling component connected to a top side of the first base plate, where the first base plate is configured to be located inside a vacuum chamber; and a plurality of rails or transport guides on the top side of the first base plate. An end of the first base plate includes at least one alignment feature configured to align an end of the first base plate to an end of a second base plate. The first base plate is configured to provide, in combination with the second base plate, a structural platform inside the vacuum chamber for a robot drive to move in the vacuum chamber along the plurality of transport guides.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed, including: a spherical housing, and a first driving device disposed in the spherical housing and configured to cause a rolling motion of the spherical housing, the first driving device including: first and second wheels contacting an inner spherical surface of the spherical housing, the first and second wheels respectively disposed at opposite sides of an axis of rotation, at least one motor configured to transmit power to the at least one of the first wheel and the second wheel, a balance weight, a first surface that is spaced apart from the axis of rotation in a direction of gravity by balancing of the balance weight, and facing the inner spherical surface, and at least one rolling element disposed between the inner spherical surface and the first surface.

Abstract: A controller for a commissioning device for storing piece goods such as medicinal packages is provided. The controller includes a delivery table that extends in a first direction, two elongated clamping jaws disposed above the delivery table, the jaws having clamping surfaces that face one another, and a clamping jaw guide apparatus with a frame structure, at least one first and one second guide which are separated from one another in the first direction and extend in a second direction, and at least four clamping jaw carriages which are coupled to the guides and driven in the second direction. Two clamping jaw carriages each are associated with a guide and at least two clamping jaw carriages separated from one another in the first direction are coupled to one clamping jaw, respectively.

Abstract: A system providing a multi-tenant dashboard for allowing multiple users across a variety of tenants to access, view and report on the progress and performance of a robotic process automation system. Through the multi-tenant dashboard at least one tenant is established with identifying information. One or more users are assigned within the at least one tenant profile having a unique role and a unique a set of process steps to complete. The multi-tenant dashboard further provides a triggering system for evaluation and completion of set of process steps assigned to each user. Messages are sent through a messaging system notifying the at least one tenant of status of the automated processing system based on execution of the set of process steps.

Abstract: Computerized system and method are provided. A robotic manipulator (12) is arranged to grasp objects (20). A gripper (16) is attached to robotic manipulator (12), which includes an imaging sensor (14). During motion of robotic manipulator (12), imaging sensor (14) is arranged to capture images providing different views of objects in the environment of the robotic manipulator. A processor (18) is configured to find, based on the different views, candidate grasp locations and trajectories to perform a grasp of a respective object in the environment of the robotic manipulator. Processor (18) is configured to calculate respective values indicative of grasp quality for the candidate grasp locations, and, based on the calculated respective values indicative of grasp quality for the candidate grasp locations, processor (18) is configured to select a grasp location likely to result in a successful grasp of the respective object.

Abstract: A method for point-to-point path planning of a manipulator robot with up to 6 degrees-of-freedom via a dual vision system aims at generating a rest-rest path and corrects it with a high precision through closed-loop pick and place path planning. The path is corrected and aligned with the desired path as soon as different visual feedbacks such as the position and orientation of the pick nests, the placement nests, and the workpiece (part) are observed via the dual vision system. The introduced path planning method is a comprehensive online approach that benefits from: (i) An advantageous path definition based on multiple coordinate systems, (ii) An online path planner with three correction procedures that corrects the pose of the workpiece with respect to the robot, to the desired path and to the placement nest.

Abstract: An inspection robot, and methods and a controller thereof are disclosed. An inspection robot may include an inspection chassis including a plurality of inspection sensors and coupled to at least one drive module to drive the robot over an inspection surface. The inspection robot may also include a controller including an inspection data circuit to interpret inspection base data, an inspection processing circuit to determine refined inspection data, and an inspection configuration circuit to determine an inspection response value in response to the refined inspection data. The controller may further include an inspection response circuit to, in response to the inspection response value, provide an inspection command value while the inspection robot is interrogating the inspection surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring a robot for inspecting an inspection surface are disclosed. An example system may include an inspection robot having a payload coupled to at least two inspection sensors and a controller. The controller may include a route profile processing circuit to interpret route profile data for the inspection robot, a configuration determining circuit to determine one or more configurations for the inspection robot in response to the route profile data; and a configuration processing circuit to provide configuration data in response to the determined one or more configurations, the configuration data defining, at least in part, one or more inspection characteristics for the inspection robot.

Abstract: A method for operating a robot includes receiving a drive command to drive the robot across a work surface. The drive command includes a work mode command or a travel mode command. In response to receiving the work mode command, the method includes operating the robot in a work mode. In the work mode, the robot dynamically balances on a right drive wheel and a left drive wheel on the work surface, while keeping a non-drive wheel off of the work surface. In response to receiving the travel mode command, the method includes operating the robot in a travel mode. In the travel mode, the robot statically balances on the right drive wheel, the left drive wheel, and the non-drive wheel in contact with the work surface.

Abstract: A vacuum-based end effector for engaging parcels includes a base plate, one or more vacuum cups of a first type, and one or more vacuum cups of a second type. Each vacuum cup of the vacuum-based end effector is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source to provide the vacuum cup with a suction force which can be used to engage and grasp parcels. Each vacuum cup includes a bellows defining a pathway for a flow of air and a lip connected to the bellows. Each lip of the one or more vacuum cups of the first type comprises a foam lip, and each lip of the one or more vacuum cups of the second type comprises an elastomeric lip. The vacuum-based end effector can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for engaging parcels.

Abstract: An end effector for engaging flexible packaging materials includes a frame, along with a first and second wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the frame. The first wheel and the second wheel are mounted to the frame relative to each other so that the outer surfaces of the two wheels are positioned opposite of each other. The first wheel and the second wheel can be driven in opposing directions to effectively define a roller intake which can be used to draw the flexible packaging materials of a target parcel between the first wheel and the second wheel. The end effector of the present invention can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for engaging the flexible packaging materials of a parcel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a moving robot capable of recognizing a waiting line and a method for controlling the same. One embodiment provides a method for operating a moving robot, the method comprising: starting moving from a predefined moving start point toward a predefined moving end point; acquiring a waiting line region image by photographing a predefined waiting line region during the moving; searching for an end point of a waiting line formed in the waiting line region using the waiting line region image; terminating the moving when the end point of the waiting line is detected; setting an operation mode based on a length of the waiting line calculated using the end point of the waiting line; and operating in the set operation mode while returning to the moving start point.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for tracking location of an inspection robot are disclosed. An example apparatus for tracking inspection data may include an inspection chassis having a plurality of inspection sensors configured to interrogate an inspection surface, a first drive module and a second drive module, both coupled to the inspection chassis. The first and second drive module may each include a passive encoder wheel and a non-contact sensor positioned in proximity to the passive encoder wheel, wherein the non-contact sensor provides a movement value corresponding to the first passive encoder wheel. An inspection position circuit may determine a relative position of the inspection chassis in response to the movement values from the first and second drive modules.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of engineering autonomous system with reusable skills includes displaying a graphical user interface simulating a physical environment. The graphical user interface depicts one or more simulated objects corresponding to one or more physical objects. Graphical markers are created on the simulated objects based on instructions provided by a user via the graphical user interface. The position and orientation of each graphical marker is determined with respect to the simulated objects. A skill function is created which comprises a functional description for using a controllable physical device to interact with the physical objects based on the position and orientation of each graphical marker. Executable code operable to perform the skill function is created and used to actuate the controllable physical device.

Abstract: A remote robot monitoring system. It has a remote data server; a remote user interface; a robot with a general-purpose in processor programmable by program-code instructions; and computer-readable memory in communication with and accessible by the general-purpose processor, including: robot-task program code comprising instructions for execution by the processor to control functioning of the robot to perform a task; and robot monitoring program code distinct from the robot-task program code, wherein the robot monitoring program code is configured as a plug-in to the robot-task program code, the robot monitoring program code including: a data reception module to receive robot performance data; and remote data transmission program code to establish a connection with the remote data server to receive the robot performance data and transmit robot monitoring data according to the robot performance data to the remote data server.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting and fixing robotic process automation failures, including collecting tasks from at least one client computerized device, processing the tasks via robotic process automation, collecting tasks that failed to complete per task type, recording successful execution steps per each of the failed tasks, evaluating the recorded successful execution steps with respect to the failed task types, and providing selected execution steps that best fix the failed tasks, thereby fixing the robotic process automation failures.

Abstract: A transfer system in the form of a robot line used in one embodiment to transfer products, such as slices of meat or other fresh food, while complying with the hygienic requirements. The robot line may transfer the products simply and with little constructive and financial effort. The robots used for this purpose may be very simply constructed with only one swivel arm and the robot base may be guided below the working plane, and only the swivel arm and the gripper may be disposed above the working plane.

Abstract: Inspection robots with a multi-function piston connecting a drive module to a central chassis and systems thereof are disclosed. An example inspection robot may include a center chassis coupled to a payload coupled to at least two inspection sensors. The inspection robot may further include a drive module coupled to the center chassis, the drive module having a drive wheel to engage an inspection surface and a drive piston mechanically interposed between the center chassis and the drive module. The example may further include wherein the drive piston in a first position couples the drive module to the center chassis at a minimum distance between and the drive piston in a second position couples the drive module to the center chassis at a maximum distance between. The example may further include wherein the drive module is independently rotatable relative to the center chassis.

Abstract: A method of assembling a plurality of subcomponents to form a finished component comprises gripping a first subcomponent with a first end-of-arm tool, wherein the first end-of-arm tool is attached to a first robot arm and grasping a second subcomponent with a second end-of-arm tool, wherein the second end-of-arm tool is attached to a second robot arm. Moving the first and second end-of-arm tools to position the first subcomponent relative to the second subcomponent in a pre-assembly position and then moving the first and second end-of-arm tools to engage interface surfaces of the first and second subcomponents. Forming a joint between the first subcomponent and the second subcomponent with a joining tool attached to a joining robot arm to thereby assemble the finished component.

Abstract: A method of assembling a secondary component to a primary component comprises grasping a primary component with a first end-of-arm tool, wherein the first end-of-arm tool is attached to a first robot arm and grasping a secondary component with a second end-of-arm tool, wherein the second end-of-arm tool is attached to a second robot arm. Moving the primary component to an interfacing position, wherein interfacing surfaces on the primary component are presented at a proper position and orientation for the secondary component to be attached thereto. Moving the second end-of-arm tool to bring the secondary component into engagement with the interface surfaces of the primary component, and forming a joint between the primary component and the secondary component with a joining tool attached to a joining robot arm.