In a method for operating a technical installation that includes an outer zone, a danger zone, an access zone which provides for access from the outer zone to the danger zone, a light curtain for monitoring the access zone, and at least one mobile system: a protective field is generated and activated in the access zone by the light curtain before entry of the at least one mobile system into the access zone; when the at least one mobile system approaches the access zone, a mobile communication unit of the at least one mobile system transmits a request signal to a stationary communication unit of the light curtain; and after reception of the request signal by the stationary communication unit the protective field is deactivated by the light curtain. A technical apparatus is configured to carry out the method.

In a method for operating a technical installation that includes an outer zone, a danger zone, an access zone which provides for access from the outer zone to the danger zone, a light curtain for monitoring the access zone, and at least one mobile system: a protective field is generated and activated in the access zone by the light curtain before entry of the at least one mobile system into the access zone; when the at least one mobile system approaches the access zone, a mobile communication unit of the at least one mobile system transmits a request signal to a stationary communication unit of the light curtain; and after reception of the request signal by the stationary communication unit the protective field is deactivated by the light curtain. A technical apparatus is configured to carry out the method.

A breeding robot including a base and a support being movably connected to the base. The support is of a hollow cylindrical structure, a telescopic arm movably passes through the support, a first motor is mounted to an end of the telescopic arm away from the support, a transmission shaft of the first motor is connected to a rotating bracket, a saw blade is mounted to the bottom side of the rotating bracket, and the saw blade is used for cutting maize tassel. The end of the rotating bracket is mounted with a CCD detector, and the CCD detector is used for detecting the position of the maize tassel. A blower is further mounted to the base, an air outlet of the blower is connected to a first end of an air duct, and a second end of the air duct is connected to the air blowing portion.

A breeding robot including a base and a support being movably connected to the base. The support is of a hollow cylindrical structure, a telescopic arm movably passes through the support, a first motor is mounted to an end of the telescopic arm away from the support, a transmission shaft of the first motor is connected to a rotating bracket, a saw blade is mounted to the bottom side of the rotating bracket, and the saw blade is used for cutting maize tassel. The end of the rotating bracket is mounted with a CCD detector, and the CCD detector is used for detecting the position of the maize tassel. A blower is further mounted to the base, an air outlet of the blower is connected to a first end of an air duct, and a second end of the air duct is connected to the air blowing portion.

Cellular devices such as smartphones, smart watches, tablets, phones that are not smart and any form of devices that use cellular communications can be located using cellular triangulation. Current commercial cellular communication devices provide accurate information within a range of 10 or more meters. Also, sometimes due to improper coverage of an area by a commercial cellular network, the location information would be bad to zero. Also in some emergency situations, cellular towers may be destroyed or malfunction or cannot be used. In case of emergency situations, if emergency personnel use drones enabled with cellular technology from a close range using triangulation, this can provide highly accurate location information of the victims and can also help communicate with the victim and help them out of danger in a safe manner.

Cellular devices such as smartphones, smart watches, tablets, phones that are not smart and any form of devices that use cellular communications can be located using cellular triangulation. Current commercial cellular communication devices provide accurate information within a range of 10 or more meters. Also, sometimes due to improper coverage of an area by a commercial cellular network, the location information would be bad to zero. Also in some emergency situations, cellular towers may be destroyed or malfunction or cannot be used. In case of emergency situations, if emergency personnel use drones enabled with cellular technology from a close range using triangulation, this can provide highly accurate location information of the victims and can also help communicate with the victim and help them out of danger in a safe manner.

A self-propelled guide unit configured to connect to and guide a self-propelled load bearing unit, such that the self-propelled load bearing unit can travel on a floor surface when the self-propelled guide unit and the self-propelled load bearing unit are connected. The self-propelled guide unit being configured to receive at least one parameter from the self-propelled load bearing unit, use the at least one parameter in the generation of a control signal, and transmit the generated control signal to the self-propelled load bearing unit for controlling the propulsion of the self-propelled load bearing unit.

The present invention relates to an automated guided vehicle for transporting and placing a load, comprising a primary environmental sensor and at least one secondary environmental sensor, wherein the transport vehicle is configured, first, using the primary environmental sensor, to detect a drop-off location for the load and the region between the drop-off location and the transport vehicle and to check said drop-off location and said region for obstacles; if no obstacle is recognized, to travel to the drop-off location; during the journey to the drop-off location, to check the route and the drop-off location for obstacles using the secondary environmental sensor.

Provided are systems and methods for orientating a robot relative to a lawn mower. The system may include at least one processor configured to determine first object data associated with a first component of the lawn mower based on a first signal received from a sensor, where the first signal is detected at a first location. The processor may be configured to control a drive system to drive from the first location to a second location based on the first object data. The processor may be configured to determine second object data associated with a second component of the lawn mower based on a second signal received from the sensor, where the second signal is detected at the second location. The processor may be configured to control the robot to perform a task based on the second object data.

Provided are systems and methods for orientating a robot relative to a lawn mower. The system may include at least one processor configured to determine first object data associated with a first component of the lawn mower based on a first signal received from a sensor, where the first signal is detected at a first location. The processor may be configured to control a drive system to drive from the first location to a second location based on the first object data. The processor may be configured to determine second object data associated with a second component of the lawn mower based on a second signal received from the sensor, where the second signal is detected at the second location. The processor may be configured to control the robot to perform a task based on the second object data.