Abstract: A laser beam is directed onto a pyramid-shaped element, wherein the beam is directed onto at least three reflecting surfaces and the respective reflected partial beams are incident on reflecting surfaces arranged on an optics carrier element. The partial beams are aligned such that they intersect in a common plane. An internal wire feed is arranged in a housing, having an outlet nozzle for a fusible wire-shaped material, which material is using the energy of the partial beams. The outlet nozzle is arranged in front of the plane in which the reflected partial beams intersect. The pyramid-shaped element and the reflecting surfaces are formed on a carrier element, which is arranged in such a way that it is displaceable following the outlet nozzle in two perpendicular directions to the optical axis of the laser beam or perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the wire-shaped material.

Abstract: A laser marking system for marking a predetermined pattern on a workpiece may include a first light source structured to emit first light at a first wavelength; a second light source structured to emit second light at a second wavelength different from the first wavelength and selected to mark a marking surface of the workpiece; beam shaping optics structured to adjust a focal length of the second light; beam steering optics structured to aim the first laser light and the second laser light; a controller configured to control the first light source to emit the first light at the marking surface of the workpiece and control the beam steering optics to aim the second light so as to mark the marking surface of the workpiece and create the first predetermined pattern; and a camera structured to detect first light reflected from the marking surface and record an image.

Abstract: Methods and devices for laser welding of mutually overlapping workpieces by pulsed laser beams, for example, Ultrashort-pulsed (USP) laser beams, are provided. In one aspect, a method includes directing a pulsed laser beam through one workpiece onto the other workpiece and moving the pulsed laser beam in a feed direction relative to the two workpieces to produce a weld seam between the two workpieces bearing against one another. A deflection back and forth of the pulsed laser beam directed transversely or parallel to the feed direction is superposed on the pulsed laser beam moved in the feed direction.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for welding steel sheets made of steel materials coated with an aluminum silicon anti-corrosion layer, in particular CMnB and CMn steel materials that can be hardened using the quench hardening method, wherein a welding filler rod is used in the welding of the sheets and the welding filler rod has the composition: C=0.80-2.28×% C base material, Cr=8-20, Ni<5, Si=0.2-1, Mn=0.2-1, Mo<2, with the rest being composed of iron and unavoidable smelting-related impurities and with all indications expressed in % by mass.

Abstract: A laser-arc hybrid welding apparatus includes a laser torch and a welding torch. The laser torch includes a DOE. The DOE enlarges a laser irradiated region in a direction of width of welding as compared with irradiation without the DOE and adjusts a shape of the irradiated region to allow a distribution in the width direction, of a quantity of heat input by laser to exhibit a prescribed profile. The prescribed profile refers to such a profile that a central portion in the width direction is not larger in quantity of heat input than an end in the width direction.

Abstract: A method for laser carving of paint on an outer surface of a vehicle wheel includes a step of priming: priming an outer surface of the wheel to form a painted surface; a step of laser carving: carving the primer from a selected area of the wheel by laser to remove the painted surface from the selected area, the selected area having an exposed area with metallic luster, and a step of fine-polish: polishing the outer surface of the wheel to form a fine-polished area at the exposed area. The painted surface on the wheel can be quickly removed to disclose a selected area with metallic luster, while the wheel is prevented from corrosion so as to reduce manufacturing cost and increase precision.

Abstract: A laser processing method includes a step of irradiating a workpiece, in which a metal layer made of a heat-resistant alloy and a protective layer made of a thermal barrier coating are laminated, with a first laser beam that is a short-pulse laser beam, and forming a through-hole penetrating the metal layer, and a step of irradiating the workpiece with a laser beam to expand the through-hole.

Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.

Abstract: A solder joint which is used in power devices and the like and which can withstand a high current density without developing electromigration is formed of a Sn—Ag—Bi—In based alloy. The solder joint is formed of a solder alloy consisting essentially of 2-4 mass % of Ag, 2-4 mass % of Bi, 2-5 mass % of In, and a remainder of Sn. The solder alloy may further contain at least one of Ni, Co, and Fe.

Abstract: An aluminium extrusion material for use in a hybrid metal extrusion and bonding process is provided. The composition of the extrusion material comprises: 0 to 0.25 wt % iron; at least 0.05 wt % dispersoid-forming elements, wherein the dispersoid-forming elements comprise 0 to 1.2 wt % manganese, 0 to 0.25 wt % chromium, 0 to 0.25 wt % zirconium and 0 to 0.25 wt % scandium; and, except when the aluminium alloy of the aluminium extrusion material is in the 2xxx series, 0 to 0.05 wt % copper. The microstructure of the extrusion material is a deformed microstructure; and the nanostructure of the extrusion material comprises an aluminium matrix with dislocations and dispersoids, and wherein the majority of the alloying elements are in solid solution in the aluminium matrix.

Abstract: A welding jig assembly operable to assist a welder in welding pipe elbows of varying diameters to an adjacent portion of pipe. The welding jig assembly includes a body member that is planar in manner having a first end and a second end. The body member further includes a first arm member and a second arm member that are integrally formed therewith and have a void therebetween. The first arm member and the second arm member have chuck engagement rods extending outward therefrom. The welding jig assembly includes a first set of pipe elbow support members and a second set of pipe elbow support members located on opposing lateral edges of the body member. The sets of pipe elbow support members are arcuate in form and have portions extending outward from opposing sides of the body member. An aperture is formed in the body member to receive a securing chain.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus assembles a retainer by engaging a pair of cotter pieces with a valve stem. The apparatus includes an assembling head configured to hold, in a separated state, the pair of cotter pieces in the separated state prepared by a preparation unit and engage the pair of cotter pieces with the upper end of the valve stem. The head includes a storage member including a storage chamber, and a holding unit capable of pressing the pair of cotter pieces stored in the storage chamber against the upper end of the valve stem. The storage member includes first and second abutting portions. The second abutting portion positions the valve stem in the axial direction, and the first abutting portion positions the pair of cotter pieces in the axial direction.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus places a retainer on a valve spring to surround an upper end of a valve stem. The apparatus includes an assembling head, and a moving unit configured to move the assembling head between the supply position of the retainer and an assembling position. The assembling head includes a holding unit configured to hold the retainer, and a push unit configured to push out the retainer. The push unit includes a push member supported to be able to advance/retreat along an elevating direction of the assembling head, and a biasing member configured to bias the push member in an advancing direction.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus places a retainer on a valve spring to surround an upper end of a valve stem. The apparatus includes an assembling head, and a moving unit configured to move the assembling head between the supply position of the retainer and an assembling position. The assembling head includes a holding unit configured to hold the retainer, and a push unit configured to push out the retainer. The push unit includes a push member supported to be able to advance/retreat along an elevating direction of the assembling head, and a biasing member configured to bias the push member in an advancing direction.

Abstract: A multi jack tensioner for applying tension to a fastener, the tensioner comprising: a body having at least one section, including a first body section formed to engage an elongate fastening member or integrally formed therewith; a load bearing member for applying force to a workpiece to be fastened and arranged for location about said fastening member adjacent the body; a plurality of pressure chambers between the load bearing member and the body arranged to displace the at least one body section axially relative to the load bearing member in response to hydraulic pressure; and a plurality of jack bolts extending between the body section and the load bearing member for further displacing the first body section from the load bearing member; wherein application of hydraulic pressure to one or more of the plurality of pressure chambers displaces the first body section from the load bearing member thereby tensioning said fastening member and whereby subsequent tensioning of the fastening member is applied by

Abstract: A magnetic base for an electric power tool, in particular for a magnetic core drilling machine. The magnetic base having a base body that has a contact surface for contacting a workpiece to be machined, at least one first permanent magnet and at least one second permanent magnet arranged in the base body, the at least one and second permanent magnet having magnetic forces that interact to form a resulting holding force. The at least one first permanent magnet and the at least one second permanent magnet are supported in the base body and rotatable around its own rotation axis between a first position, in which the resulting holding force of the magnetic base is maximized, and a second position, in which the resulting holding force of the magnetic base is minimized.

Abstract: A motor controller includes: a command unit which outputs a command value for controlling a motor that drives a driven unit; a motor control unit which controls the motor based on the command value; a compensation filter which compensates for the command value; and a preprocessing unit which is provided in a stage preceding the compensation filter, the compensation filter has a frequency region in which a gain is greater than 1 and the preprocessing unit executes, when a variation in the command value before being compensated for with the compensation filter is equal to or less than a predetermined value, preprocessing in which a past command value is used as a current command value.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing debris from under a machining location comprises a collection surface located below the machining location having a transition portion laterally offset from the machining location and a fluid discharge positioned above the transition portion adapted to periodically discharge a fluid therefrom so as to be guided by the transition portion across the collection surface to sweep the debris towards a collection point.

Abstract: A method wherein by reducing the amount of current, and therefore torque, to the linear servo motor (50) and/or rotary servo motor (52) of a loader mechanism (9), the loader mechanism is operable for determining proper workpiece positioning in a machine tool such as a gear manufacturing machine, particularly a machine (4) for manufacturing bevel and hypoid gears

Abstract: A cleaning method capable of removing abrasive grains adhering to a light passage provided in a polishing table is disclosed. The cleaning method includes: while supplying slurry containing abrasive grains onto a polishing pad supported by a polishing table, placing a substrate in sliding contact with the polishing pad to polish the substrate; during polishing of the substrate, directing light to the substrate through a light passage provided in the polishing table, and causing reflected light from the substrate to pass through the light passage; removing the polished substrate from the polishing pad; and supplying a chemical liquid into the light passage when the substrate is not present on the polishing pad to remove the abrasive grains adhering to the light passage by the chemical liquid.

Abstract: A method for removing a flaw on a treated, finally painted surface by grinding involves, after the flaw has been detected, moving a flexible abrasive sheet to the surface and pressing it against the flaw to be machined in such a way that the flaw is detected by a sensor system, which is operatively connected to a robotic arm carrying the grinding plate. The abrasive sheet, which is designed as an abrasive belt, is fed to the grinding plate and the abrasive sheet being pressed against the flaw.

Abstract: An oscillating power tool with an electric motor is provided, including an armature shaft with an armature and a fan wheel, including an eccentric arranged on the armature shaft at one end thereof, a first balancing mass for balancing an unbalance of the eccentric and possibly an eccentric bearing, being arranged in the proximity of the eccentric or the eccentric bearing, respectively, however, at an axial distance, further including a second balancing mass for balancing a couple unbalance caused by the axial distance between the eccentric and the eccentric bearing, respectively, and the first balancing weight, wherein the second balancing mass is arranged on the armature shaft at the side facing away from the eccentric or the eccentric bearing. Also a method for balancing such an electric motor is provided.

Abstract: A substrate processing system capable of reliably releasing a wafer without damaging the wafer is disclosed. The substrate processing system 200 includes a top ring 31, a vacuum forming mechanism 220, and a controller 5. A program causes a processer 5b to measure a height of the top ring 31, to compare the height of the top ring 31 with a suction start position, and to form a vacuum inside an elastic bag 46 based on a result of comparison between the height of the top ring 31 and the suction start position.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a display and a chemical mechanical polishing method which employ a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus that includes a conveyor belt to transfer a substrate, a polishing head disposed on the conveyor belt, and a body part which moves the polishing head and supplies a slurry to the polishing head. The polishing head includes a first polishing part including a first polishing pad surrounding a first slurry outlet, and a second polishing part surrounding the first polishing part and including a second polishing pad. A second slurry outlet is formed between the first polishing part and the second polishing part, and the first polishing part and the second polishing part are movable independently of each other in a direction substantially perpendicular to the substrate.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing apparatus includes a fixing portion; and a rotary body module including a rotating shaft rotatably installed on the fixing portion, a first rotating unit connected to the rotating shaft and on which a wafer is mounted, and a second rotating unit disposed around the first rotating unit and on which a retainer ring is mounted, wherein the fixing portion comprises a first driving member disposed above the first rotating unit and a second driving member disposed above the second rotating unit, wherein the first and second driving members are comprised of a magnet or an electromagnet, wherein a first magnet, disposed opposite to the first driving member, is provided in the first rotating unit, and a second magnet, disposed opposite to the second driving member, is provided in the second rotating unit, and wherein the first rotating unit and the second rotating unit are independently tilted.

Abstract: A chemical-mechanical polishing pad comprising a thermosetting polyurethane polishing layer includes an isocyanate-terminated urethane prepolymer, a polyamine curative, and a cyclohexanedimethanol curative. The polyamine curative and the cyclohexanedimethanol curative are in a molar ratio of polyamine curative to cyclohexanedimethanol curative in a range from about 20:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: A power tool including a motor configured to rotatably drive an output shaft, a variable motor speed control input, a motor speed limit input, and a motor controller. The motor controller includes an electronic processor and a memory configured to store instructions. When executed by the motor controller, the instructions configure the motor controller to detect a motor speed limit from a setting of the motor speed limit input, and detect a variable speed control setting from the variable motor speed control input. The motor controller generates a motor speed control signal for driving the motor based on the detected motor speed limit and the detected variable motor speed control setting, and transmits the motor speed control signal to a motor driver circuit configured to drive the motor at a speed based on the motor speed control signal.

Abstract: A method for creating a three-dimensional (3D) mark in a protective coating including at least one of a TBC and a bond coating over a metal part, is provided. The method may include positioning a mask over the protective coating, the mask including an opening pattern therein; and performing an abrasive waterjet process on the protective coating using the mask. The abrasive waterjet erodes a first portion of the protective coating exposed through the first opening pattern to create the 3D mark. The mask is removed, leaving the 3D mark in the protective coating. The 3D mark only partially penetrates through the protective coating. A metal part may include a metal body, a protective coating over the metal body, and the 3D mark in the protective coating, is also provided. The 3D mark in the protective coating may include an opening having a width of between 30 and 300 micrometers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to abrasive articles that include abrasive aggregates of silicon carbide with a vitrified bond, and methods of making and using such abrasive articles and abrasive aggregates. In particular, the abrasive aggregates can possess a combination of beneficial properties and comprise a vitreous binder composition having a specific composition, sintering temperature, glass transition temperature, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A locking assembly for locking a portable electronic device to a work surface. The locking assembly comprises a clamp assembly including an elongated bar that extends between a first end and a second end. The clamp assembly further includes a first jaw and a second jaw moveable along the elongated bar for clamping to a work surface between the first and second jaws. A connector extends from a first connector end that is pivotally connected to the locking assembly to a second end that can be connected to the portable electronic device. The connector securing the portable electronic device to the work surface while permitting it to pivot with respect to the locking assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable locking pliers includes a stationary handle, a stationary jaw, an operating lever and a movable jaw. The jaw is coupled by an axis which is selectively displaceable to alter the jaws' gripping capacity. The operating lever is coupled to the movable jaw by a first pivot. The lever rear forms a movable handle. A spring biases rotation of the movable jaw about the axis away from the stationary jaw. An actuation rod having a series of teeth and a stop face is coupled to the operating lever by a second pivot part way along the operating lever and coupled to the stationary handle by means of a third pivot. A catch having a series of teeth and a stop face is pivotally coupled to the operating lever. The teeth of the actuation rod and the teeth of the catch are configured to engage each other to permit multiple clamping positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a socket used in coordination with a wrench. The socket includes a socket main body which has a head portion and a body portion connected to the head portion. The head portion is adapted for being coupled with the wrench. The body portion has a polygonal hole for being coupled with a head portion of a bolt or a nut, so that the wrench is adapted for screwing on or off the bolt or nut through the socket main body. Besides, a pipe made of composite material is sleeved onto the external peripheral surface of the body portion. The pipe is freely detachable and the external peripheral surface of the pipe can be provided with a print, pattern, color or character according to the practical demands, thereby attaining the effects of high variability in appearance, great durability and great recognizability.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a wrench main body provided at an end thereof with a through hole, wherein a ratchet wheel is disposed, which is provided from top to bottom thereof in order with an upper ratchet portion, an upper annular groove, a middle ratchet portion, a lower annular groove and a lower ratchet portion. The upper and lower ratchet portions both protrude out of the through hole. The middle ratchet portion is located in the through hole. Two retainers are respectively disposed in the upper and lower annular grooves located out of the through hole, for retaining the ratchet wheel in the through hole. As a result, in the ratchet wrench of the present invention, the wrench main body doesn't need much processing, thereby improved in processing convenience. Besides, the installation of the members is convenient and firm, thereby benefiting the operation of the ratchet wheel.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a box, a button, a switch and an engagement element. The box includes an upper opening, a channel, a switch chamber in communication with the upper opening via the channel, and a button aperture in communication with the switch chamber. The button is inserted in the switch chamber via the button aperture. The button includes an abutment portion to keep the button in the box. The switch includes an arched portion extending in the switch chamber around the button. The switch is operable to rotate the button by the abutment portion without hindering movement of the button into and from the button aperture of the box. The engagement element is inserted in the channel of the box. The abutment portion is operable to move the engagement element in the channel to extend a front edge from the upper opening of the box.

Abstract: The invention comprises an adjustable box wrench that can provide a more accurate grasp and/or sufficient grip/contact with the faces of the head of a bolt, nut, and/or similarly related objects. The invention comprises a series of pins and links which form a loop within a hollow body and are folded onto each other to form a tight gripping surface at the wrench's box ends. The invention may also contain slide-switches and/or scroll knobs to help actuate link closure or guide links within the chamber of the body until the desired set of links is within a box end.

Abstract: A power tool including a sensor attachment, a housing, a motor, and a power tool controller. The power tool controller is operable or configured to control power provided to the motor. The sensor attachment is coupled to the power tool's housing and includes a first non-contact sensor and a sensor controller. The sensor controller receives signals from the first non-contact sensor related to distance to a work surface and determines a fastener depth based on the signals from the first non-contact sensor. If the fastener depth is greater than or equal to a desired fastener depth, the sensor controller generates and sends a control signal to the power tool controller. In response, the power tool controller turns off or cuts power to the motor.

Abstract: A control method for tightening a threaded connection executes, in response to actuation of a pushbutton key, a sequence with consecutive phases. In a first phase, an impact mechanism of an impact wrench exerts a predefined number of rotary impacts on the threaded connection. During the first phase, a profile of a rotational angle over time is estimated. A pattern is adapted to the profile and on the basis of the pattern a setpoint torque is determined for a second phase and a final rotational angle or a final number of impacts is determined for a third phase. During the second phase, rotary impacts are exerted until an estimated torque reaches the setpoint torque. During the third phase, rotary impacts are exerted on the threaded connection until a number of rotary impacts corresponds to the final number or a rotational angle corresponds to the final rotational angle.

Abstract: A handling tool is provided for handling an adaptor for a fuel injector testing machine, the adaptor being arranged to configure a testing assembly of the testing machine for use with a respective fuel injector. The handling tool includes a tool body configured to be gripped by a user and a capture device that can be inserted into the testing assembly to capture the adaptor and retain the adaptor as the handling tool is withdrawn from the testing assembly.

Abstract: A pipe mounting device includes an elongate part and a mounting head attached to a first end of the elongate part. The mounting head is sized and configured for positioning within a pipe end. The pipe mounting device is movable via the elongate part between a first position in which the mounting head is passable through an inner diameter of the pipe end along a length, and a second position in which the mounting head lockingly engages with the inner diameter of the pipe end and is usable to secure a position of the pipe end below a subfloor.

Abstract: A method of detecting a workpiece jam condition in a pneumatic tool includes striking a workpiece by a blade of the tool, detecting whether a piston to which the blade is attached reaches a predetermined position within a predetermined time, and determining a workpiece jam condition has occurred if the piston does not reach the predetermined position within the predetermined time.

Abstract: A staple gun includes a housing, a striking member, a force-accumulating assembly, a driving mechanism and an adjusting mechanism. The housing includes a staple outlet. The strike member is disposed on the housing. The force-accumulating assembly is movably disposed on the housing and engaged with the striking member. The force-accumulating assembly includes two accumulating members. The driving mechanism includes a pressing lever which is rotatably disposed on the housing and an engaging portion. The adjusting mechanism is disposed on the housing and assembled with the force-accumulating assembly.

Abstract: A staple gun includes a housing, a striking member, a driving mechanism and a locking mechanism. The housing includes a staple outlet. The striking member is disposed on the housing. The driving mechanism includes a pressure bar which is rotatably assembled with the housing. The locking mechanism includes a locking member. The locking member is assembled with the housing and is rotatable about an axial direction to be in a locking position or a releasing position. The locking member has a stopping bump formed radially.

Abstract: A hammer drill includes a housing, a first ratchet fixed to the housing, a spindle rotatably supported by the housing about an axis, and a second ratchet coupled for co-rotation with the spindle. The second ratchet is engageable with the first ratchet in response to rearward displacement of the spindle to impart a hammering action on the spindle. The hammer drill further includes a thrust bearing having an arm extending away from the axis, and a selector ring having a post extending toward the arm. The selector ring is rotatable between a first position in which the post is engageable with the arm to limit the rearward displacement of the spindle and prevent engagement of the first and second ratchets, and a second position in which the post is misaligned with the arm to permit the rearward displacement of the spindle and engagement of the first and second ratchets.

Abstract: A multipurpose handle and workpiece attachment tool (10, 12, 14) has a handle (16) and a workpiece (18). The handle has a grip portion (20) at a first end and a first attachment portion (22) at a second end. The workpiece has a second attachment portion (24) adapted to engage the first attachment portion of the handle. The first attachment portion has a sleeve (26) with an opening (30) which can receive the second attachment portion. The sleeve has a clip-lock aperture (32) and a cam-lock aperture (34), and there is a cam clamping lever (28) pivotally connected to the sleeve. The cam clamping lever has an eccentric cam surface (36) which can be moved into and out of the cam-lock aperture by operating the cam clamping lever.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool including a gun body, a rotating valve, a valve bushing and a trigger set is provided. The rotating valve is disposed at the gun body and includes at least one opening. The valve bushing sleeves the rotating valve and includes two ports. The trigger set is operably disposed at the gun body and is operably coupled to the rotating valve. A rotation of the trigger set causes the rotating valve to rotate to a first position relative to the valve bushing such that the at least one opening of the rotating valve is aligned to one of the two ports, and the rotation of the trigger set causes the rotating valve to rotate to a second position relative to the valve bushing such that the at least one opening of the rotating valve is aligned to the other one of the two ports.

Abstract: A power tool with an ergonomic handgrip includes a housing with a rear end portion, a first front end portion, a second front end portion, and lateral sidewalls. A working end proximate the first front end portion is configured to be driven by a motor. A handle has a proximal portion coupled to the housing, a distal end portion away from the housing, a rear wall portion, a front wall portion, and a pair of sidewalls, and defines a handle axis. A trigger is coupled to the handle and defines a trigger axis. A first gripping region includes a rear concave recess on the rear end portion and a lateral concave recess extending along at least one of the lateral sidewalls generally parallel to the tool axis. A second gripping region is on the rear wall portion of the proximal portion of the handle. A third gripping region is on the second front end portion of the housing and offset rearward from first front end portion.

Abstract: The invention deals with a holder (22, 23) for holding a replaceable part (1) of a tool, such as a replaceable jaw of pliers, wherein the replaceable part (1) comprises a first locking member (6), and wherein the tool further comprises a handle (3) comprising a second locking member (8), wherein one of the first and second locking members (6, 8) is moveable relative to the other locking member between: ° an engaged position wherein the second locking member (8) is engaged with the first locking member (6) so as to lock the replaceable part (1) to the handle (3), and ° a disengaged position wherein the second locking member (8) is disengaged from the first locking member (6) so as to allow the replaceable part (1) and the handle (3) to be separated, wherein the holder (22, 23) comprises a cavity (32) for receiving the replaceable part (1), and an unlocking member (36) adapted to move said one of the first and second locking members (6, 8) from the engaged position to the disengaged position when the replaceabl

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] There are provided a control apparatus, a control method, and a master-slave system. [Solution] A control apparatus includes: a detector that detects whether or not a master apparatus used for an operation of a slave apparatus is located at a movable range limit; and a controller that controls, on the basis of a detection result, a slave parameter related to control of the slave apparatus and an image parameter related to an image displayed on the basis of imaging.

Abstract: A mobile robot includes a movable platform including wheels, and a manipulator having a base supported by the movable platform and an arm attached to the base, wherein a base attachment surface to which the base is attached is inclined relative to a movement surface on which the movable platform is to move.

Abstract: A robotic device performs work defined by a series of unit jobs. The robotic device includes a first notice section and a controller. The controller includes a first calculation section that calculates end time of the work based on time required for the work. The controller controls the first notice section so that the first notice section issues notice of ending the work before the end time. The controller further includes a first determination section that determines, based on the end time, time to issue the notice. The time to issue the notice is time before the end time.