An auxiliary tool to be detachably attached to tip portions (36, 46) of a pair of arms (30, 40) which are opened/closed by each rotating relative to a base (24) of an actuation device (e.g., hydraulic actuation device (10)), includes a first auxiliary member (60) to be detachably attached to a first arm (30) of the pair of arms (30, 40), the first auxiliary member (60) having at least one claw portion (62), and a second auxiliary member (70) to be detachably attached to a second arm (40) of the pair of arms (30, 40), the second auxiliary member (70) having at least one claw portion (72). Positions of the claw portion (62) of the first auxiliary member (60) and the claw portion (72) of the second auxiliary member (70) are such positions that the claw portion (62) of the first auxiliary member (60) and the claw portion (72) of the second auxiliary member (70) do not come into contact with each other even when the arms (30, 40) are closed in a state in which the first auxiliary member (60) is attached to the first arm (30) and the second auxiliary member (70) is attached to the second arm (40).

An auxiliary tool to be detachably attached to tip portions (36, 46) of a pair of arms (30, 40) which are opened/closed by each rotating relative to a base (24) of an actuation device (e.g., hydraulic actuation device (10)), includes a first auxiliary member (60) to be detachably attached to a first arm (30) of the pair of arms (30, 40), the first auxiliary member (60) having at least one claw portion (62), and a second auxiliary member (70) to be detachably attached to a second arm (40) of the pair of arms (30, 40), the second auxiliary member (70) having at least one claw portion (72). Positions of the claw portion (62) of the first auxiliary member (60) and the claw portion (72) of the second auxiliary member (70) are such positions that the claw portion (62) of the first auxiliary member (60) and the claw portion (72) of the second auxiliary member (70) do not come into contact with each other even when the arms (30, 40) are closed in a state in which the first auxiliary member (60) is attached to the first arm (30) and the second auxiliary member (70) is attached to the second arm (40).

This disclosure provides an enhanced operating table and room, an insulated conductor, and a filtration system. The table includes an attachment, controlling parameters during surgery, a control, and a console. The attachment is moveable relative to at least one reference point. The console allows monitoring parameters during surgery. The room includes sensors integrated throughout and a data module in communication with the sensors. The data module receives data from the plurality of sensors, stores the received data in memory, and analyzes and processes the stored data. The insulated conductor includes an electrical conductor and an insulator. The insulator partially electrically or thermally insulates the electrical conductor. The filtration system removes particles within a fluid A transducer generates a pressure gradient to promote the particles to flow. Alternatively, the filtration system can include a robotic system. The robotic system charges particles such that the particles within the fluid adhere.

It is possible simply switch between a mode of causing one robot to perform an operation independently from another robot and another mode of causing one robot and another robot to perform an operation in cooperation. A robot system includes a first-type robot, a first-type control part which takes charge of drive control of the first-type robot, a second-type robot, and a second-type control part which takes charge of drive control of the second-type robot. When the first-type robot and the second-type robot perform an operation on the same object in cooperation, a control part in charge of drive control of the second-type robot is changed from the second-type control part to the first-type control part, and the first-type control part takes charge of drive control of the first-type robot and the second-type robot.

A robot includes a base, a spin body rotatably connected to the base, a tilting base tiltably connected at a tilting shaft to the spin body, a first tilting housing to which the tilting base is fixed therein, a second tilting housing which is fastened to the first tilting housing and to which the tilting base is fixed therein, and a tilting supporter connecting an inner side of the first tilting housing and an inner side of the second tilting housing. The tilting supporter is disposed at a position through which a rotational axis of the spin body passes.

A door manipulation tool includes a grip end, a working end, and a connector. The grip end is configured to be gripped by a user. The working end is configured to contact and grasp a door element. The connector is configured to maintain a spaced relation between the grip and working ends. The working end can include a hook, a loop, a grabber, and/or a prod. The tool can be fabricated from or plated with an antimicrobial material, such as an antiviral material. The tool can include a holster, and a closure element arranged between the grip end and the connector, configured to couple with an opening of the holster and mutually arranged as a bottle opener. An interior of the holster can include a fabric lining that is configured to absorb and release an antimicrobial liquid. The connector can include indicia configured to measure a distance between two points.

A door manipulation tool includes a grip end, a working end, and a connector. The grip end is configured to be gripped by a user. The working end is configured to contact and grasp a door element. The connector is configured to maintain a spaced relation between the grip and working ends. The working end can include a hook, a loop, a grabber, and/or a prod. The tool can be fabricated from or plated with an antimicrobial material, such as an antiviral material. The tool can include a holster, and a closure element arranged between the grip end and the connector, configured to couple with an opening of the holster and mutually arranged as a bottle opener. An interior of the holster can include a fabric lining that is configured to absorb and release an antimicrobial liquid. The connector can include indicia configured to measure a distance between two points.

A reaching and grabbing tool is provided. The tool includes a trigger assembly having a trigger and a handle. A jaw assembly is provided having at least one jaw operably connected to the trigger to move the at least one jaw. A hinge assembly is disposed between the trigger assembly and the jaw assembly, the hinge assembly being selectively lockable between an operating position and a folded position.

An apparatus for gripping and pulling a wire strand. The apparatus is carried by a cylinder assembly attached to a frame. The cylinders provide force to pull the strand. Jaws are situated in a jaw block, and are tapered such that movement of the jaw block by the cylinders will tend to force the jaws closer to one another within a tapered cavity. Movable, spring-loaded J-rods are provided to retain the jaws within the jaw block when desired. The J-rods can be rotated to a position which does not retain the jaws when the wire strand is being added to, or removed from, the apparatus.

A launching tube for use with a liquid filled tank can be sized to accommodate a submersible vehicle for dispensing into the liquid tank. The tank can be an electrical transformer or any other liquid containing tank such as but not limited to a chemical tank. The launching tube can include a valve for insertion into a launching chamber, and a tank side valve for launching of the submersible into the tank. In one form the launching tube includes an antenna for communication with the submersible and/or a base station. The launching tube can also include a sensor such as a camera, as well as an agitator. The agitator can be used to facilitate bubble removal from the inside of the launching tube.