Abstract: An actuator system, in particular for teleactuation, including a first actuator, in particular for operation by a user, a second actuator, in particular for executing a movement of the user, a transmission channel between the first actuator and the second actuator for transmitting the velocity and/or force of the first actuator to the second actuator and vice versa, and a controller, wherein the controller is configured such that the energy of the first actuator introduced in the direction of the transmission channel and the energy of the second actuator introduced in the direction of the transmission channel can be measured by the controller as target energy, wherein the controller is configured to transmit a predefined portion of the target energy back to the first actuator as part of a reference energy, and the controller is configured to control the damping of the first actuator and/or the second actuator as a function of the transmitted reference energy.

Abstract: A robot control device includes a controller configured to control a robot. The controller is configured to acquire a measurement position of a movement destination of the robot, acquire a measurement result of a position of the robot calculated based on spatial information about an operational space of the robot acquired by a spatial information acquiring unit, and determine whether to perform calibration of the robot based on the measurement position and the measurement result.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for operating a vision system for controlling an operating process of a manufacturing machine operating on articles, wherein the vision system includes: at least one camera; at least one lighting device; and at least one image-processing unit; and wherein the method includes an automatic procedure for setting the vision system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for efficient and accurate planning of multi-object robotic grasping operations. Such methods and systems allow for implementation of the concept of “only-pick-once”, in which multiple objects are picked by a robotic grasping mechanism according to a grasping plan. A picking plan for a robotic picking arm may be generated according to a desired picking characteristic (e.g., a number of objects per grasp, a goal of minimizing grasping actions, etc.). Sensor data indicative of a work environment may be used to generate a graph relating objects of interest. The objects may be clustered according to various attributes or connections, such as whether a group of objects is within the maximum grasping area of the robotic arm or collision avoidance. The clusters may be ranked, then a picking plan determined for picking clusters by ranking.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided for automatic kitting of items. The system for automatic kitting of items includes a robotic device, a first imaging device, a computing device and a controller. The robotic device includes an arm with a robotic gripper at one end. The first imaging device is focused on a device conveying kitted items. The computing device is coupled to the first imaging device and is configured to process image data from the first imaging device. The computing device includes item arrangement verification software configured to determine whether each item desired to be in the kitted items is present or absent in the kitted items in response to the processed image data from the first imaging device and generates data based on whether an item desired to be in the kitted items is absent from the kitted items.

Abstract: To autonomously control a robot arm at a higher speed. An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a position/posture recognition unit (22) configured to recognize a position and a posture of a surgical tool on the basis of event data input from an event-based vision sensor (EVS) including a plurality of pixels that detects a change in luminance of light from a light emitting unit provided in the surgical tool as an event, and a control instruction unit (23) configured to generate control information for controlling a robot arm that supports a medical device including the EVS on the basis of the recognized position and posture of the surgical tool.

Abstract: A robot includes at least one processor configured to update, in accordance with a type of an acquired external stimulus, an emotion parameter expressed by a position on a positioning map having at least two coordinate axes and expressing a pseudo-emotion, and execute action control corresponding to the updated emotion parameter, and a memory configured to store a first table and a second table. In a case of updating the emotion parameter, the at least one processor acquires, from the first table, the evaluation value corresponding to the type of acquired external stimulus and acquires, from the second table, the correction value corresponding to a current position of the emotion parameter on the positioning map, and move, based on the acquired evaluation value and the acquired correction value, a position of the emotion parameter on the positioning map.

Abstract: The techniques and systems herein enable robot management in populated areas. Specifically, a robot management system receives, from a robot system, a requested route and time for the robot system to travel. A dynamic map that includes dynamic and temporal information about an area of the requested route is then used to determine whether the requested route and time are approved, approved with a modified route or time, or disapproved. An approval message, a modified approval message, or a disapproval message is then generated and sent to the robot system. By using the described techniques, municipalities can monitor, manage, and regulate robots across various operators and locations. Doing so may prevent a high density of robots along various routes, disruptions to the services of such robots, and/or disruptions to surrounding pedestrians and vehicles.

Abstract: A cooking-container-holding unit includes a pair of upper and lower container-holding parts that sandwich an annular circumferential wall portion of a cooking container, which has a container body and the annular circumferential wall portion that is concentric with the container body and extends at least in one of an upward direction and a downward direction from a flange part, which is provided on a container outer circumferential surface; a holding drive part configured to detachably hold the cooking container in a cantilever manner with the pair of upper and lower container-holding parts; and a container displacement drive part configured to displace the cooking container. Part of at least one of the pair of upper and lower container-holding parts freely abuts against the container outer circumferential surface of the cooking container.

Abstract: A machining system includes a robotic manipulator, a master-side automated tool changer, a master-side data transmission connector, and a plurality of end effectors. Each of the end effectors includes a machine tool, a tool-side automated tool changer coupleable to the master-side automated tool changer, and a tool-side data transmission connector coupleable to the master-side data transmission connector. A controller is in communication with the master-side automated tool changer and the master-side data transmission connector.

Abstract: An end effector including a first deformable element having a proximal end and a distal end, and a second deformable element having a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second deformable elements can be mechanically coupled at the respective distal ends. At least one movable member can mechanically interact with and increase structural strength of at least one of the first and second deformable elements between the respective proximal ends and distal ends upon actuation of at least one of the first and second deformable elements. The first and second deformable elements can each have an area moment of inertia that enables cooperative operation of tension and compression. An actuating arrangement can be included to which at least one of the first and second deformable elements can be coupled at the respective proximal end.

Abstract: A joint structure of a robot according to the present disclosure includes: a first link whose one end of the first link is connected to a first member; a second link; a first pivot connected to an other end of the first link and connected to one end of the second link; and a second pivot connected to an other end of the second link and connected to one end of a second member. The joint structure includes: an actuator that rotates the first pivot; a third link whose one end of the third link is connected to the second pivot and which faces in a direction away from the second link; and a force application part. The force application part applies a force on a line connecting a predetermined position on the first link to an other end of the third link.

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to provide an actuator that can be used for a multi-degree-of-freedom manipulator and can solve at least a part of a problem of reduction in backdrivability of a gear. Provided are an electric motor and an actuator. The electric motor comprises a stator and a rotor, wherein the electric motor comprises a first link in which a link part is provided in the stator and a second link in which a link part is provided in the rotor.

Abstract: A safeguard enclosure of an autonomous part processing system for enclosing an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) is provided. The safeguard enclosure includes a frame having panels defining an enclosed space. The frame has an opening allowing the AGV to enter and exit the enclosed space. The frame surrounds a parking spot for the AGV in the enclosed space. The safeguard enclosure includes a safety system for controlling operation of the AGV. The safety system includes an AGV location sensor configured to detect presence of the AGV at the parking spot. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an AGV location signal from the AGV location sensor. The safety system includes a presence sensor configured to detect presence of an object other than the AGV in the enclosed space. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an object presence signal from the presence sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to scissors, more specifically to a distance adjusting device for scissors that is configured to have a fixing part passing through an open portion of a first scissor blade and a second scissor blade to couple the first scissor blade and the second scissor blade to each other, a pair of ball bearings adapted to allow the fixing part to be inserted thereinto, a thrust bearing disposed between the pair of ball bearings, and pressurizing bars inserted into one side of the first scissor blade to pressurize the thrust bearing.

Abstract: A razor blade is proposed. The razor blade may include a substrate including a substrate edge having a substrate tip formed at an end portion thereof. The razor blade may also include a coating layer disposed on the substrate and having a coating tip formed at the end portion thereof. The coating layer may include a pair of first facets extending from the coating tip and a pair of second facets extending from the pair of first facets. A gradient of the first facet may be smaller than that of the second facet based on a reference line passing through the substrate tip and the coating tip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for trimming a side portion of a pre-manufactured leading-edge protection element for a wind turbine blade. The element comprises a first side portion and a second side portion, the first side portion, when mounted to the wind turbine blade, extending from the leading edge and along a part of a pressure side of the wind turbine blade, and the second side portion, when mounted to the wind turbine blade, extending from the leading edge and along a part of a suction side of the wind turbine blade, or vice versa. The method comprises steps of: providing a support structure and a first cutting tool; arranging element on the support structure and fixating the element to the support structure, and cutting along a predetermined cutting path, whereby the leading-edge protection element is trimmed to a predetermined length. A corresponding system is also provided.

Abstract: A log rest assembly for use in a portable sawmill has a log rest post mounted on a first end of a cylindrical mounting rod. The log rest post is fixed to a cylindrical log rest sleeve such that the log rest post remains perpendicular to said mounting rod. A stationary collar is affixed to the mounting rod. A compressible collar is mounted onto the mounting rod between said cylindrical log rest sleeve and said stationary collar. The compressible collar and the stationary collar provide pressure on the cylindrical log rest sleeve to constrain rotation of the log rest in relation to the mounting rod.

Abstract: Doors, systems and methods of making the same are described, including use of an adhesive that is capable of achieving green strength in a predetermined time, including for exemplary automated embodiments, to prevent movement of the components relative to each other.

Abstract: Half doors, doors, systems and methods of making the same are described, including use of an adhesive that is capable of achieving green strength in a predetermined time, including for exemplary automated embodiments, to prevent movement of the components relative to each other.

Abstract: A method of treating a cellulose-based material, for example wood and engineered wood is provided, wherein the process involves the following steps: selecting and placing the cellulose-based material in a treatment chamber; impregnating the cellulose-based material with an impregnating agent consisting of an aqueous solution comprising a fluid suitable for esterification; facilitating a hydrolysis process whereby the impregnating agent reacts resulting in the formation of esters and polyesters inside the cellulosed-based material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a carpentry tool for wall framing, the carpentry tool configured for use with a plate, a stud having an end, a tape measure, a fastening tool, and a fastener, the carpentry tool including a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, a first end with a first receiver, and a second end with a second receiver, the first receiver and the second receiver aligned along a first axis, the first receiver configured to receive the end of the stud and the second receiver configured to align the fastening tool and the fastener. Embodiments may also include a channel formed in the bottom side and aligned along a second axis, the second axis being orthogonal with the first axis, the channel configured to receive the plate.

Abstract: A ceramic wafer includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and the ceramic wafer includes at least one curved surface. A manufacturing method of the ceramic wafer includes the steps of: performing a high-temperature sintering process on a ceramic green body to produce a ceramic material; and performing a processing process on the ceramic material to form the ceramic wafer, wherein the processing process is used to change the shape of the ceramic material and thereby form the ceramic wafer. The ceramic wafer and the manufacturing method thereof are advantageous in that by forming a warped or bowed ceramic wafer, it is made possible for the surface tension or surface internal stress resulting from forming a thick integrated circuit film on the ceramic wafer to pull the ceramic wafer into a relatively flat configuration suitable for subsequent manufacturing processes that require wafer flatness.

Abstract: A composite ceramic element is provided in which the individual ceramic elements are passed on rollers and fired in a kiln, glazed and subsequently secured together.

Abstract: Semiconductor wafers having a subsurface-referenced nanotopography of the upper side surface of less than 6 nm, expressed as a maximum peak-to-valley distance on a subsurface and referenced to subsurfaces with an area content of 25 mm×25 mm, are produced from a workpiece by feeding the workpiece through a wire web tensioned between wire guide rollers and divided into wire groups, the wires producing kerfs as the wires engage the workpiece. For each of the wire groups, a placement error of the kerfs of the wire groups is used to compensate movements of the wires of the wire group as a function of the placement error, in a direction perpendicular to the running direction of the wires during feeding of the workpiece through the arrangement of wires, by activating at least one drive element.

Abstract: A method with which mechanical properties of the interface of the fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin matrix composite material can be improved by conducting grafting on surfaces of materials. A carbon fiber (CF) and a polymethyl methacrylate resin (PMMA) are subjected to interface modification treatment to introduce active carboxyl groups to the surfaces of the materials. Then, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) is used as a coupling layer for connecting the carboxyl groups on the surfaces of the carbon fiber and on the surfaces of the polymethyl methacrylate resin to form a “molecular bridge”. Accordingly, the interface binding force between the resin and the fiber is improved by chemical grafting. A modified carbon fiber reinforced polymethyl methacrylate composite material sample (CF/PMMA) is prepared by a thin film lamination method, and the composite material sample prepared is subjected to a microscopic verification testing of the validity of the method provided in the present disclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus recycles recyclable materials and has an input that receives a quantity of the recyclable materials. A modification unit of the apparatus receives the quantity of the recyclable material from the input, and selectively produces a modified material from at least some of the quantity of the recyclable material. An output of the apparatus provides the modified material as output. In certain preferred embodiments, a user interface is provided for selecting how the quantity of the recyclable materials is to be modified by the modification unit.

Abstract: Sustainable methods to separate and recover polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) from mixed plastic wastes are described. The method utilize a class of green solvents, namely, oils, which can selectively dissolve PP, but not PE or other polymers. When re-precipitated, the recovered PP has properties similar to virgin PP.

Abstract: A method of making a textile substrate web for use as a component of an adhesive tape has the steps of thermochemically converting plastic waste into raw material, making plastic fibers and/or filaments at least partially from the raw material, and forming the plastic fibers and/or filaments made from the raw material into a textile web.

Abstract: A compression molding die includes a first mold and a second mold. The first mold includes a bottom surface member and a side surface member. A space is providable in the first mold by a step of at least one of an outer peripheral surface of the bottom surface member and an inner peripheral surface of the side surface member. The first mold includes a gas inlet capable of introducing gas into the space, a gas outlet through which the gas introduced into the space is dischargeable, and a seal member below the space.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a microneedle element, including the following steps: providing a mold element for the microneedle elements to be manufactured, filling the mold element with a first formulation, curing the first formulation, and pressurizing the first formulation during curing. Furthermore, a microneedle element and a device for manufacturing a microneedle element.

Abstract: A method of foaming and shaping a thermoplastic sheet comprising a poly(phenylene ether), a polyetherimide, or a combination thereof includes foaming the thermoplastic sheet with supercritical carbon dioxide to form a foamed thermoplastic sheet, and shaping the foamed thermoplastic sheet to form a shaped foamed thermoplastic sheet. The shaping step includes compressing the foamed thermoplastic sheet between a first metal plate and a secondi metal plate, each of which has a grooved surface facing the thermoplastic sheet. The first metal plate and the second metal plate are connected by a flexible, compressible linkage capable. When the flexible, compressible linkage is in its uncompressed state, only the second (lower) metal plate is in contact with the shaped foamed thermoplastic sheet. When the flexible, compressible linkage is in its compressed state, both the first (upper) and second (lower) metal plates are in contact with the shaped foamed thermoplastic sheet.

Abstract: A technique of manufacturing an elastomeric container closure or plunger with embedded functional components to avoid thermal damage to the components is described. The technique includes molding a drug-contacting part from a first material at a first temperature and for a first length of time defining a first thermal exposure; after molding the drug-contacting part, inserting ancillary components into the drug-contacting part, where the ancillary components have an operational thermal budget less than the first thermal exposure; and overmolding the drug-contracting part and the ancillary components with a second material at a second temperature for a second length of time to form a non-drug-contacting part that mechanically connects the non-drug-contacting part and the drug-contacting part to form the elastomeric container closure and seals the ancillary components inside the elastomeric container closure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool, a tool system and a method for the production of particle foam parts, in particular for the manufacture of shoe soles. The shoe sole may be manufactured by welding foam particles using electromagnetic waves. The tool may comprise two mold halves forming a mold cavity corresponding to the shape of the shoe sole. The tool may be arranged between two capacitor plates. The mold cavity may be filled with the foam particles. The tool may then be closed and subjected to electromagnetic waves, in particular radio waves or microwaves, introduced into the mold cavity via the capacitor plates. The foam particles heated by the electromagnetic waves and at least partially fuse or bake together.

Abstract: The method according to the present disclosure provides a plastic housing or other plastic component also according to the present disclosure, wherein the plastic contains a flame retardant, preferably red phosphorus. According to the present disclosure, near-surface regions of the plastic housing or of the rest of the component are depleted of phosphorus. This measure, without impairment of the flame retardancy of the phosphorus used as flame retardant, achieves inertization of the plastic surface in that the plastic surface no longer corrosively attacks adjacent metal components and especially electrical or electronic components.

Abstract: A rotary platen, which is disposed to face a mold platen, which is provided to be rotatable with respect to the mold platen, and to which a mold is attachable. A plate-form member is attached to a surface of the rotary plate that faces the mold platen. A contour shape of the plate-form member is non-circular.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for determining mold designs, polymer formulations, and processing parameters for forming a thermoplastic foam with desired cellular structure and mechanical and physical properties. In one example, the system includes a plaque mold and a plurality of interchangeable mold cavities including one pair of mold cavities used to form a solid polymer sample and two or more pairs of mold cavities for forming thermoplastic foam samples. The mold cavities include a plurality of sensors to determine pressures and temperature at various locations within the mold cavities. Samples are compared and determinations are made based on the comparison and evaluation of data regarding mold designs, formulations, and/or processing parameters.

Abstract: A vehicle interior and exterior member comprises a fiber molded body and a synthetic resin member fixed to a surface of the fiber molded body. The fiber molded body has a fiber layer including thermoplastic synthetic resin as a base material layer. The base material layer has fiber layer surfaces on its both surfaces or, the base material layer has another fiber layer including the other type of thermoplastic synthetic resin on one of the fiber layer surface to form a fiber laminated body. The fiber molded body is formed by molding the fiber laminated body into a three-dimensional face shape. The synthetic resin member has a fixed portion which is fixed to the fiber molded body by solidifying it in a state that molten synthetic resin has seeped into the fiber layer of the fiber laminated body.

Abstract: A vibration sensor detects first data of a first component group and second data of a second component group. An injection molding machine performs diagnosis processing for diagnosing the first component group based on the first data in an injection mode and performs diagnosis processing for diagnosing the second component group based on the second data in a plasticization mode.

Abstract: A molding management system includes a storage section configured to store molded article information including information on a number of defective articles for each item of molded article molded in a first period and information on a number of defective articles for each item of molded article molded in a second period, which is longer than the first period, a calculation section configured to generate a report based on the molded article information, and an output section that outputs the report generated by the calculation section. The report includes identification information, which is information for identifying an item of a molded article, information related to an actual defect rate for each item of molded article molded in the first period, information related to a defect rate target for each item of molded article in the first period, and information related to an actual defect rate for each item of molded article molded in the second period.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus (10, 10?), comprising a sealing base plate (1, 1?), pressing parts (2, 2?), and a sealing turntable (3, 3?), wherein a plurality of pressing parts are enclosed at one end to form a shrink hole (101, 101?), and the sealing turntable drives the plurality of pressing parts to move synchronously so as to continuously shrink or expand the shrink hole. A sealing and cutting device, comprising the sealing apparatus (10, 10?), a cutting apparatus (20, 20?) and a conveying apparatus (70, 70?), wherein the conveying apparatus is arranged at a first end of the sealing apparatus so as to convey a material (60) along a set direction, and the cutting apparatus is arranged at a second end of the sealing apparatus for use in cutting the material.

Abstract: It is provided a charging system for feeding processing material, in particular granular processing material to at least one extruder screw, comprising a hopper that is adapted to guide the processing material along a feed direction to the extruder screw and extends along a hopper axis, which in the properly mounted state of the charging system extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the extruder screw. In the proposed charging system, the hopper includes a plurality of recesses each extending axially with respect to the hopper axis on a hopper wall extending around the hopper axis.

Abstract: Provided is a die lip opening/closing device capable of preventing wear and damage on an actuator of a pusher. According to the present invention, there is provided a die lip opening/closing device, the device including an opening/closing structure configured to open and close a die lip of a T-die in response to a linear motion of a pusher, and an actuator configured to actuate the pusher to move linearly, wherein the pusher includes a plurality of sub-pushers disposed along a longitudinal direction of the die lip, and the actuator is provided for each of the sub-pushers.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of manufacturing a resin composite material that are capable of stabilizing a raw-material supply amount and improving manufacturing efficiency of the resin composite material are provided. The apparatus 10 of manufacturing the resin composite material includes: a raw-material supply portion 11 supplying a thermoplastic resin and moisture-absorbent filler; a first cylinder 12; a first degassing portion 13 provided in the first cylinder 12; a die 14 for extrusion molding; and a rotary drive mechanism 15 driving a first screw, and is capable of removing volatile gas generated from a kneaded material of raw materials from inside of the first cylinder 12 to outside by using the first degassing portion 13.

Abstract: A system and a method for controlling an extrusion line of mixed plastics, wherein a temperature of one or more heaters of the extrusion line is measured by one or more first sensors; a temperature and pressure of an extruder head is measured by one or more pairs of second sensors; a coolant temperature of a set of dies is measured by one or more third sensors; an amperage of an extruder motor is measured by an ammeter; a pulling speed of a pulling unit is measured by a tester; and wherein a computing device configured to receive the measurement data from the one or more first sensors, from the one or more pairs of the second sensors, from the one or more third sensors, from the ammeter, from the tester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plastic film from a total quantity of raw materials in a film extrusion machine. Said method according to the invention comprises the following steps: providing a selection of raw materials from a total quantity of raw materials, setting machine and production parameters of the film extrusion machine, supplying the selection of raw materials to the film extrusion machine in a composition, detecting at least one actual value of a property of the plastic film, forming a difference between the actual value and a target value of the property, changing the selection of raw materials and/or the composition of the raw materials, if the difference exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, has a plurality of forming stations each having application devices that apply the plastic preforms with a flowable and gaseous medium for their expansion. The apparatus has at least one first compressed air reservoir configured to store compressed air at a first predefined pressure. Each forming station has a valve arrangement with a plurality of valve devices configured to apply the plastic preforms with at least two pressures, wherein at least one of the valve devices is a pneumatically-controlled valve device. This valve device has a working chamber for receiving gaseous medium, used to act upon the plastic preforms, and a valve piston that can be moved between at least two positions. The valve device further has a control chamber that can be applied with a gaseous control medium for moving the valve piston.

Abstract: Conditioning station tooling for adjusting a temperature of a preform. The tooling comprises a mold presenting a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the preform. The mold is configured to receive the preform such that a gap is present between the mold and the preform. The mold includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The tooling is configured to permit air to be injected from the air inlet, through the gap between the mold and preform, and out of the air outlet. The tooling further comprises a core configured to be received within an interior of the preform and to contact an interior surface of the preform.

Abstract: A filamentary structure extruded from a nozzle during 3D printing comprises a continuous filament including filler particles dispersed therein. At least some fraction of the filler particles in the continuous filament comprise high aspect ratio particles having a predetermined orientation with respect to a longitudinal axis of the continuous filament. The high aspect ratio particles may be at least partially aligned along the longitudinal axis of the continuous filament. In some embodiments, the high aspect ratio particles may be highly aligned along the longitudinal axis. Also or alternatively, at least some fraction of the high aspect ratio particles may have a helical orientation comprising a circumferential component and a longitudinal component, where the circumferential component is imparted by rotation of a deposition nozzle and the longitudinal component is imparted by translation of the deposition nozzle.

Abstract: A biodegradable filament for a 3D printer, the biodegradable filament including an amorphous biodegradable polyester, and a water-soluble polymer different from the biodegradable polyester, wherein the water-soluble polymer has a melting point of 30° C. or more and 220° C. or less, or the biodegradable polymer is crystalline.