Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a robot comprising a body, a processor, and a memory. The memory further comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor cause the body to engage a first wire to support the robot from the first wire, traverse the first wire, engage a second wire simultaneously while engaging the first wire, the second wire branching from the first wire, then after engaging the second wire, disengage the first wire and traverse the second wire.

Abstract: An actuator control device that controls an actuator according to an angle of a rotating portion includes a processor configured to: calculate a target relative angle from a rotation start angle to a target angle; detect a sensor detection angle from a sensor; calculate an angular velocity of the rotating portion based on a change amount of the sensor detection angle in a predetermined calculation cycle; correct the angular velocity to be closer to a normal angular velocity when the angular velocity is greater than or equal to a first threshold or less than or equal to a second threshold; calculate an actual relative angle by integrating the angular velocity and a corrected angular velocity; and feedback-control the actuator according to a deviation between a target relative angle and the actual relative angle.

Abstract: In one example, a dispenser platform can include an enclosure that includes a first actuator to move a support in a first plane, wherein a portion of the support extends outside the enclosure, and a second actuator coupled to the portion of the support that extends outside the enclosure to move a stage coupled to the support in a second plane.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for the thermal conversion of biomass into biochar. A mobile platform may be used to maneuver a mobile biochar generation system within a field of biomass. The biomass may be harvested, preprocessed and pyrolyzed. After pyrolyzation, the biochar may be cooled to a predetermined temperature by integrating water and liquid nutrients into the biochar. The system may then control the application of the infused biochar by adjusting a spreading attachment and a plowing attachment.

Abstract: A system for providing remote control of assets is disclosed herein. The system provides secure communications with one or more assets and receive operational data from the one or more assets. The system provides a graphical interface that includes one or more icons, one or more indicators, and one or more user input interfaces. The system receives a user input via the one or more user input interfaces and transmit the user input to an asset associated with the one or more user input interfaces. The system detects changes to an operational characteristics of the asset and display the changes.

Abstract: A construction system includes an excavator having a hydraulically controlled linkage and a hydraulic robot. The hydraulic robot includes a plurality of arms extending from a base, each arm having a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic robot further includes a robot control system directing movement of the plurality of arms and an end effector platform movable by rotation of the arms.

Abstract: An articulated arm system is disclosed that includes an articulated arm including an end effector, and a robotic arm control systems including at least one sensor for sensing at least one of the position, movement or acceleration of the articulated arm, and a main controller for providing computational control of the articulated arm, and an on-board controller for providing, responsive to the at least one sensor, a motion signal that directly controls at least a portion of the articulated arm.

Abstract: A method for operating an application program for executing in an electric control unit for a drive system includes managing at least one application parameter using an application parameter manager.

Abstract: Sensor data generated by a sensor of a computer numerically controlled machine can be compared with a forecast. The forecast can include expected sensor data for the sensor, over a course of an execution plan for making a cut with a movable laser cutting head. The sensor data can be generated during execution of the execution plan. During execution of the execution plan, the sensor data can be monitored and a deviation of from the forecast can be detected. It can be determined, based on the detecting, that an anomalous condition of the computer numerically controlled machine has occurred. Based on the determining, an action can be performed.

Abstract: A component mounting system has a supply reel accommodating a component, a plurality of mounting lines each having a mounting apparatus and a line management apparatus, and a central network that provides direct communication between the line management apparatuses of each mounting line. A remaining number of components on the supply reel is determined based on cross line communication between the line management apparatuses and comparison of data at different times stored on the line management apparatuses. Such architecture does not require the use of a central server. Rather, the system is a material information exchange system without a single point of failure, where no one computer failure can cause an entire factory shutdown.

Abstract: Sensor data generated by a sensor of a computer numerically controlled machine can be compared with a forecast. The forecast can include expected sensor data for the sensor, over a course of an execution plan for making a cut with a movable laser cutting head. The sensor data can be generated during execution of the execution plan. During execution of the execution plan, the sensor data can be monitored and a deviation of from the forecast can be detected. It can be determined, based on the detecting, that an anomalous condition of the computer numerically controlled machine has occurred. Based on the determining, an action can be performed.

Abstract: A pen includes: an electrode; a power supply circuit which, in operation, supplies a first voltage; a low voltage integrated circuit (LVIC) coupled to the power supply circuit, wherein the LVIC, in operation, outputs a transmission signal at the first voltage; a high voltage integrated circuit (HVIC) including a level shifter which, in operation, outputs the transmission signal at a second voltage that is higher than the first voltage; an inter-IC wire which, in operation, supplies the transmission signal having the first voltage from the LVIC to the HVIC; an electrode wire which, in operation, supplies the transmission signal having the second voltage from the HVIC to the electrode; and a step-up circuit coupled to the power supply circuit, wherein the HVIC in operation, supplies the second voltage to the level shifter.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing map data to a user are provided. For instance, a plurality of points of interest associated with a geographic area to be displayed in a viewport associated with a digital mapping application can be identified. An adjusted position can be determined for an orientation point of interest. The adjusted position is a position that does not align with a position of the orientation point of interest in the physical world. A map topology associated with map data defining a visual representation of the geographic area can be adjusted based at least in part on the adjusted position. The orientation POI can be provided for display at the adjusted position associated with the map data within the mapping application.

Abstract: A localization method and system, and a robot using the same are disclosed. The localization method comprises: capturing an image in a navigation operating environment of a robot; identifying patterns of objects in the image, and when the identified at least one pattern is a standard pattern corresponding to a standard part, acquiring a standard physical feature of the standard part; determining localization information of the robot in a current physical space based on the standard physical feature of the standard part and the standard pattern. Through the localization method of present application, the problem of inaccurate localization of the robot based on data provided by sensors in the prior art can be solved.

Abstract: A motion generation device may be for generating a movement for changing the robot from a first orientation to a second orientation, and include a first acquisition unit that acquires first orientation information that specifies the first orientation and second orientation information that specifies the second orientation, a second acquisition unit that acquires at least one priority item regarding the movement for changing from the first orientation to the second orientation, and a movement generation unit that generates a motion of the robot that includes a movement path along which the robot moves from the first orientation to the second orientation, based on the first orientation information, the second orientation information, and the priority item that were acquired.

Abstract: A position detection unit generates a position detection value PFB that indicates the position of a control target. A temperature detection unit generates a temperature detection value that indicates the temperature. A correction unit corrects the position detection value PFB. A controller generates a control instruction value SREF such that the position detection value PFB_CMP subjected to the correction matches a position instruction value PREF that indicates the target position of the control target. A driver unit applies a driving signal that corresponds to the control instruction value SREF to an actuator. The correction unit corrects the position detection value PFB such that the relation between the position detection value PFB and the actual position exhibits linearity that is uniform independent of the temperature.

Abstract: A software product and methods determine a field coverage method for a nonholonomic robot to process a field using parallel lanes. A cellular decomposition algorithm divides the field into a plurality of cells, each having a plurality of parallel lanes. Permutations of lane processing orders are determined for each cell, based upon a minimum turning radius of the robot. A cell graph is generated to determine a shortest path for single-time processing each lane in each cell without violating the minimum turning radius of the robot. A step list defining movement of the nonholonomic robot along each lane in each cell of the shortest path through the cell graph is generated, and transits between the lanes, and laps around the field and any obstacles are added. A path program to control the nonholonomic robot to process the field is generated based upon the step list.

Abstract: A component supply device including an accommodation body installation unit in which one or more accommodation bodies each accommodating components are installable, the component supply device sequentially operates the one or more accommodation bodies to supply each of the components to a predetermined component supply position. The component supply device comprises a supply state detector which detects a supply state of components in total accommodated in the one or more accommodation bodies installed on the accommodation body installation unit, a determination unit which determines, based on the supply state, a state of the accommodation body installation unit among (i) an installation disabled state, (ii) an installation enabled state, and (iii) an installation required state, and a notifier which notifies a worker of the state of the accommodation body installation unit determined by the determination unit.

Abstract: A method of modulating the impact of electromagnetic irradiance on a predominantly enclosed space, including providing at least an inner shell of the predominantly enclosed space, placing a plurality of spatially adjustable functional elements in an exterior position relative to an outside facing surface of said inner shell and/or placing one or more panels, containers, or reservoirs, each including a thermal carrier medium, in or proximate to said predominantly enclosed space to increase the thermal capacity of the inner shell. A control system adjusts the position of the functional elements and/or the spatial distribution of the thermal carrier medium. The control system acquires data from one or more sensors and detects a catastrophic even related to the predominantly enclosed space.

Abstract: A numerical control apparatus includes: a numerical control unit that generates a command position; a drive control unit that is connected to the numerical control unit; and a signal measurement unit that is connected to the numerical control unit and the drive control unit. The drive control unit generates a command controlling a drive unit connected to a control target such that the control target follows the command position, and generates indicator signal data to be output to the numerical control unit and the signal measurement unit. The numerical control unit includes an arithmetic unit that performs processing of acquiring the indicator signal data as first indicator signal data and second indicator signal data, comparing the two indicator signal data, calculating a communication delay of the second indicator signal data with respect to the first indicator signal data, and determining input time of the measured signal.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus performing: storing traceability information that is information which results from associating an apparatus that processes the component, an operating person who is in charge of the processing, and a timing at which the processing is performed, with each other; storing processing situation information that is information that results from associating a situation of the processing of the component and a timing at which the processing is performed, with each other; generating a combination at the same timing, of the processing, the apparatus or the operating person, and the situation of the processing, as an object integration data, based on the traceability information and the processing situation information; and outputting contents of the generated object integration data.

Abstract: A method comprises measuring a light intensity at a window; determining if the light intensity exceeds a cloudy-day threshold; operating in a sunlight penetration limiting mode to control the motorized window treatment to control the sunlight penetration distance in the space; enabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the light intensity is greater than the cloudy-day threshold; and disabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the total lighting intensity is less than the cloudy-day threshold. The cloudy-day threshold is maintained at a constant threshold if a calculated solar elevation angle is greater than a predetermined solar elevation angle, and the cloudy-day threshold varies with time if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle. The cloudy-day threshold is a function of the calculated solar elevation angle if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, mobile computing devices and computer-readable media are described herein relating to light-based positioning. In various embodiments, light sources (106) may be commissioned to selectively energize one or more LEDs (520) to emit light carrying a coded light signal. The coded light signal may convey information about a location of a lighting effect (102) projected by the one or more LEDs onto a surface (104). In various embodiments, mobile computing devices (100) such as smart phones or tablets may detect these coded light signals from the lighting effects and/or from the light sources, extract the location information, and utilize it to determine their locations within an environment.

Abstract: A system determines a set of POIs that are visible from a location. The system stores a visibility map for each POI. A visibility map includes data about locations or regions from which the associated POI is visible. The data may include information about how visible the POI is from different locations. The system divides a region into road bins (e.g., geofences a route passes through). Each road bin is associated with a set of POIs that are visible from locations within the road bin. When the system receives a request from a user device for information about visible POIs, the system determines a road bin that corresponds to the location of the user device, identifies POIs associated with the road bin, and transmits information about the set of POIs to the user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for filtering and/or creating Points-of-Interest (POIs). In one embodiment, a list of POIs is obtained and then filtered based on crowd data related to the list of POIs to provide a filtered list of POIs. In another embodiment, one or more crowd-sourced POIs are created based on one or more crowds relevant to a corresponding bounding region for POI creation.

Abstract: Positional applicator devices and methods are for application of stretchable electronics relative to subsurface features of an object. In some embodiments, a positional applicator device for applying a stretchable electronic device to a surface of an object includes: a holder for a stretchable electronic device; a signal emitter positioned to direct an emitted signal toward a surface of an object; a receiver positioned to detect a return signal from the surface of the object; circuitry operably connected to the signal emitter and the receiver, the circuitry configured to compare the emitted signal with the return signal in order to identify surface and subsurface features of the object; circuitry configured to compare the identified features with a map of surface and subsurface features of the object stored in memory; and a positioner, the positioner structured to apply the stretchable electronic device to a position on the surface of the object.

Abstract: A system for exchanging GPS or other position data between wireless devices for purposes of group activities, child location monitoring, work group coordination, dispatching of employees etc. Cell phones and other wireless devices with GPS receivers have loaded therein a Buddy Watch application and a TalkControl application. The Buddy Watch application communicates with the GPS receiver and other wireless devices operated by buddies registered in the users phone as part of buddy groups or individually. GPS position data and historical GPS position data can be exchanged between cell phones of buddies and instant buddies such as tow truck drivers via a buddy watch server. Emergency monitoring services can be set up with notifications to programmable individuals in case an individual does not respond. Positions and tracks can be displayed. TalkControl simplifies and automates the process of joining talk groups for walkie talkie services such as that provided by Nextel.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a case in which an electronic module supplying at least one item of information is arranged. The at least one item of information is displayed on a dial by a display. The electronic module also includes a communication unit having an optical receiving device. The optical receiving device includes at least one photoelectric receiver arranged to face a first aperture formed on the dial so that an optical signal can be received by the optical receiver.

Abstract: A numerical control device includes: a data storage unit that cyclically associates and stores command speeds and actual speeds of a motor in chronological order; a difference pattern table that associates and stores causes of a difference between the command speed and the actual speed, and difference patterns of the causes; a cause analyzing unit that analyzes the cause of the difference between the command speed and the actual speed by comparing the command speeds and the actual speeds stored in chronological order in the data storage unit, with the difference patterns stored in the difference pattern table; and a display unit that displays the analyzed cause.

Abstract: A control device configured to determine a primary first drive signal, based on a first error signal representing a difference between desired and measured positions of a first body, for driving a positioner driving the first body; determine a primary second drive signal, based on a second error signal representing a difference between desired and measured positions of a second body, for driving a positioner driving the second body; determine, based on the second error signal, a secondary first drive signal for driving the first body positioner; determine, based on the first error signal, a secondary second drive signal for driving the second body positioner; combine the primary and secondary first drive signals and combine the primary and secondary second drive signals; and output the combined first and second drive signals to the respective positioning devices.

Abstract: A process for displaying crime deterrent effects includes first receiving patrol route information indicating a patrol route taken by a law enforcement patrol and determining a type of the law enforcement patrol. Subsequently, a deterrent effect parameter associated with the law enforcement patrol is determined as a function of the determined type of the law enforcement patrol. Finally, an electronic display is caused to display a cartographic map of a geographic area at least partially including the patrol route taken by the law enforcement patrol and, along the patrol route taken, to display a deterrent effect indicator having a radius, width, size, and/or fade time that varies as a function of the type of the determined deterrent effect parameter.

Abstract: A multi-pole synchronous pulmonary artery radiofrequency ablation catheter includes an adjustment apparatus arranged on a control handle; a lead wire, a temperature sensing wire and a pull wire arranged in a cavity of a catheter body; and an annular ring connected to a flexible end of the catheter body. One end of the pull wire is connected to the flexible end and the other end of the pull wire is connected to the adjustment apparatus. The tension of the pull wire is adjusted through the adjustment apparatus to achieve radian control of the flexible end. A shape memory wire is arranged in the annular ring. The annular ring is provided with an electrode group with each electrode connected to the lead wire and temperature sensing wire; the lead wire and temperature sensing wire go through the catheter body and are electrically connected to the control handle.

Abstract: A system for determining a plurality of dump locations for a blade includes a position sensor and a controller configured to determine the position of a work surface and determine a plurality of dump locations along a path between a start location and an end location based upon the position of the work surface and a desired target. Adjacent pairs of dump locations define a load spacing distance and each load spacing distance is sequentially longer along the work surface closer to the start location.

Abstract: An augmented reality display system comprises a passable world model data comprises a set of map points corresponding to one or more objects of the real world. The augmented reality system also comprises a processor to communicate with one or more individual augmented reality display systems to pass a portion of the passable world model data to the one or more individual augmented reality display systems, wherein the piece of the passable world model data is passed based at least in part on respective locations corresponding to the one or more individual augmented reality display systems.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining location offset information. A correction manager determines to present, at a device, a location-based display including one or more representations of one or more location-based features. Next, the correction manager receives an input for specifying offset information for at least one of the one or more representations with respect to the location-based display. Then, the correction manager determines to present the one or more representations in the location-based display based, at least in part, on the offset information.

Abstract: An imprint apparatus performs alignment control of a mold and a substrate. A pattern formed on the mold is transferred onto a pattern forming layer on the substrate. A mold holding portion holds the mold, a substrate holding portion holds the substrate, and a control portion effects control so that the mold and the substrate are brought near to each other during the alignment control. The mold and the pattern forming layer are brought into contact with each other and then the pattern forming layer is cured. The control portion changes a driving profile for the alignment control after the alignment control is started and at least one of before and after the mold contacts the pattern forming layer. The driving profile used to move at least one of the mold holding portion and the substrate holding portion to a target position, and includes at least one of acceleration, speed, driving voltage, and driving current.

Abstract: An imprinting method in which alignment control of a mold and a substrate is effected and a pattern formed on the mold is transferred onto a pattern forming layer provided on the substrate. The imprinting method includes a step in which the mold and the substrate are brought near to each other while effecting the alignment control, after the alignment control is started, to bring the mold and the pattern forming layer into contact with each other, and then, the pattern forming layer is cured, and a step in which the gap between the mold and the substrate is increased, after the pattern forming layer is cured. Further, the alignment control is stopped after the alignment control is started, and at least one of before and after the mold contacts the pattern forming layer.

Abstract: Methods for saving energy and reducing cycle time of a complex operation by using optimal robotic joint configurations. A method includes receiving inputs including the complex operation, generating a plurality of joint configurations of a simulated robot for each one of a plurality of task locations based on the inputs of the complex operation, calculating an edge rating for each of a plurality of robotic movements, wherein a robotic movement accounts for movement between joint configurations of consecutive task locations, calculating a plurality of candidate ratings for each of a plurality of candidate configuration paths, wherein a candidate rating is a summation of edge ratings of robotic movements for a candidate configuration path, determining an optimal configuration path based the candidate configuration path with an optimal rating, wherein the optimal rating is determined by the lowest candidate rating, and return the optimal configuration path.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detection of a construction zone using information from a plurality of sources are described. In an example, a computing device, configured to control the vehicle, may be configured to receive information, from a plurality of sources, relating to detection of a construction zone on the road on which the vehicle is travelling. Also, the computing device may be configured to determine a likelihood of existence of the construction zone on the road, based on the information. Further the computing device may be configured to modify a control strategy associated with a driving behavior of the vehicle, based on the likelihood; and control the vehicle based on the modified control strategy.

Abstract: A driver controlling device includes a processor, a supporting function storing unit which stores information of supportable functions of a driver in a function table, and a function obtaining unit which obtains information of functions of a new driver to be used described in model dependent data of the new driver. The driver controlling device also includes a determining unit which determines whether the information of the functions of the new driver has been stored in the function table, an un-supporting function storage unit that stores information of a function determined not to be stored in the support function storing unit, and a display unit that displays functions stored in the un-supporting function storage unit as a list of un-supporting functions.

Abstract: A method for controlling a door, comprising the steps of storing energy during a manual opening of a door, sensing an object within a doorway, selectively applying a force derived from the stored energy, to close the door, based on the sensing of an object in the doorway. The closure is preferably controlled by an electronic control. A door closing device comprising an energy storage device for storing energy during door opening and releasing the stored energy to subsequently close the door, a damping system for damping a closure of the door, a sensor for detecting an object within a doorway, having an output, a controllable device for selectively restraining the energy storage device from closing the door, and a control system for controlling the controllable device based on the output.

Abstract: A synergy-based human-machine interface that uses low-dimensional command signals to control a high dimensional virtual, robotic or paralyzed human hand is provided. Temporal postural synergies are extracted from angular velocities of finger joints of five healthy subjects when they perform hand movements that are similar to activities of daily living. Extracted Synergies are used in real-time brain control, where a virtual, robotic or paralyzed human hand is controlled to manipulate virtual or real world objects.

Abstract: An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.

Abstract: The position and orientation of a target object is obtained based on first measurement data obtained by a first sensor (first calculation). The position and orientation of the target object is obtained based on second measurement data obtained by a movable second sensor set in a position and orientation different from that of the first sensor (second calculation). When the position and orientation obtained by the first calculation and that obtained by the second calculation match each other, the position and orientation obtained by the first or second calculation or a position and orientation calculated from the position and orientation obtained by the first calculation and that obtained by the second calculation is output as the position and orientation of the target object.

Abstract: A control system includes a clustered architecture having a master controller, a central control section including one or more first remote controllers under direct control of the master controller, and a distributed control section including a cluster controller controlled by the master controller. The cluster controller controls the activities of one or more second remote controllers. Each of the first and second remote controllers are utilized to drive one or more axes.

Abstract: A path display apparatus includes a first position command acquiring unit that acquires first position command for motors, a first position feedback acquiring unit that acquires first position feedback of each of the motors, a correction data acquiring unit that acquires correction data generated for each of the motors, a second position command calculating unit that subtracts the correction data from the first position command to calculate a second position command, a second position feedback calculating unit that subtracts the correction data from the first position feedback to calculate second position feedback, a command path display unit that displays a command path of the tip point of the tool, based on the second position command; and a feedback path display unit that displays a feedback path of the tip point of the tool, based on the second position feedback.

Abstract: A system for communicating with a motion control system, comprising a set of motion operations, a set of functions, a set of security levels, and client software. The functions are capable of causing the motion control system to perform at least one motion operation. The client software is capable of calling at least one of the functions. The ability of the client software to call at least one of the functions is restricted based on at least one of the security levels.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for moving a control object, such as but not limited to a data read/write transducer adjacent a rotatable magnetic recording medium in a data storage system. In accordance with some embodiments, a compensation value is calculated for a baseline friction model which predicts friction in a positioning system. A modified friction model is generated based on the compensation value and the baseline friction model. A control object of the positioning system is moved from an initial position to a final position responsive to a trajectory profile calculated using the modified friction model.

Abstract: A method of managing electrical power storage can include remotely controlling operation of one of a plurality of water heating units included in a single water heater, separately from controlling a remainder of the plurality of the water heating units, at a customer location in response to a remotely transmitted indication.

Abstract: The invention provides a position detection apparatus comprising: a base part, a moving part movable relatively with respect to the base part, a position detection part that detects a position of the moving part relative to the base part on the basis of a magnetic flux change to produce position data, a temperature detection part that detects an ambient temperature, a position correction part that calculates a correction value on the basis of a difference between the position data and a given reference value and the ambient temperature, and corrects the position data on the basis of the calculated correction value to produce a first corrected position data, and a linearity correction part that corrects the first corrected position data on the basis of the correction value for nonlinearity of the position detection part to produce a second corrected position data, wherein: the position detection part is capable of detecting position value as far as a position area where, within a position range of relative