The invention discloses a material transport method between process points of a photovoltaic production line. A mobile robot receives an instruction to transport materials from one process point to another, and the mobile robot and the process point dock based on near field communication to take or discharge materials. In the operation method and system of the invention, the flower baskets are transported from one process point to another on the photovoltaic production line by means of a mobile robot instead of manual human effort, significantly improving the automation degree and production efficiency of the photovoltaic production line, ensuring transportation safety, and reducing labor cost.

An equipment inspection system receives data captured by a sensor of an autonomous vehicle (AV). The captured data describes a current state of equipment for servicing the AV. The equipment inspection system compares the captured data to a model describing an expected state of the equipment. The equipment inspection system determines, based on the comparison, that the equipment differs from the expected state. The equipment inspection system may transmit data describing the current state of the equipment to an equipment manager. The equipment manager may schedule maintenance for the equipment based on the current state of the equipment.

The present application discloses a robotic control system, and a method and a computer system for controlling a robot. The robotic control system includes a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The memory is configured to store configured to store a model of a robot having a plurality of axes of control including at least a linear axis and one or more rotational axes. The one or more processors are configured to use the model to control the robot to perform a task, including by sending to the robot a set of control signals to cause the robot to move with respect to two or more of said axes of control including at least the linear axis.

The present application discloses a robotic control system, and a method and a computer system for controlling a robot. The robotic control system includes a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The memory is configured to store configured to store a model of a robot having a plurality of axes of control including at least a linear axis and one or more rotational axes. The one or more processors are configured to use the model to control the robot to perform a task, including by sending to the robot a set of control signals to cause the robot to move with respect to two or more of said axes of control including at least the linear axis.

A system for controlling a vehicle conveyor and a vehicle wash having the same are provided. The system includes an array of beam transmitters, each being positionable to transmit a beam towards a vehicle path through which a vehicle is expected to travel. Each of at least one sensor is positionable to receive the beam from at least one of the array of beam transmitters when the beam is unobstructed and generate sensor data. A storage stores computer-executable instructions. A controller in communication with the storage and connected to the at least one sensor, when executing the computer-executable instructions, controls operation of the vehicle conveyor at least partially based on the sensor data.

An apparatus state data structure for controlling a technical apparatus includes at least one capability data field and at least one associated data field. Each capability data field indicates a respective functionality of the technical apparatus. Each associated data field is associated with a respective capability data field. The at least one associated data field includes at least one required component state data field and at least one required diagnostic data field. Each required component state data field indicates a configuration of a respective component required for the functionality of the capability data field associated with the respective required component state data field. Each required diagnostic data field indicates a respective operational state of a component of the technical apparatus required for the functionality of the capability data field associated with the respective required diagnostic data field.

The present application belongs to the technical field of smart appliances, and relates to a delivery control method, which comprises the steps of: transferring goods to a delivery device according to the number of personnel; and controlling the delivery device to move to a set target position. By adopting the method, the corresponding quantity of goods can be configured based on the number of personnel, and moved to the target position by the delivery device, so that the required quantity of goods can be distributed to the target position without requiring a user to give control instructions, thereby providing convenience for the user; meanwhile, the required quantity can be distributed at a time, thereby improving the distribution efficiency and improving the user experience. The present application further discloses a delivery control device and a delivery device.

An embodiment method of operating a cell-based mobility production system for producing various types of mobilities includes assigning works required in each cell of a plurality of cells connected in series or in parallel that vehicle bodies need to go through based on the type of the mobility to be produced, determining a feeding order of the vehicle bodies based on the assigned works, and reassigning the works required in each cell that the vehicle bodies to be fed need to go through based on the determined feeding order, wherein each of assigning the works, determining the feeding order, and reassigning the works is performed by a processor.

A system may include a vehicle for delivering items and a moveable track that cooperates with the vehicle. The moveable track may cooperate with a storage system having storage locations for storing items. The vehicle may drive into the moveable track and lift the track using a vertical drive mechanism. The vehicle may include a horizontal drive system operable to drive the vehicle horizontally along the ground to carry the moveable track to a position adjacent the storage location. The vehicle may operate the vertical drive system to drop the moveable track adjacent the storage system. Additionally, the vehicle may operate the vertical drive to drive up the moveable track to an elevated position adjacent one of the storage locations in the storage system. The vehicle may include a transfer mechanism for transferring items between the vehicle and the storage location while the vehicle is in the elevated position.

The present application discloses a mechanism to adjust backlash in a rack and pinion powertrain assembly. The mechanism to adjust backlash includes a mounting frame having an opening defined therein to receive an operative end of a drive assembly, a shoulder fastener positioned through a first complementary set of holes at a first end of a mounting flange to movably couple the mounting flange to the mounting frame, the fastener being fastened in a manner such that the mounting flange and drive assembly have freedom to pivot about a longitudinal axis of the first complementary set of holes, and an adjustable length coupling device having a first end coupled mechanically to the mounting plate and a second end coupled mechanically to the mounting flange at a location substantially opposite the first end of the mounting flange.