A vehicle (1), preferably an unmanned and/or autonomous vehicle, for example a robot, the vehicle (1) comprising: a propulsion system (10), arranged to propel the vehicle (1), comprising a set of wheels (11) including a first wheel (11A) and/or a set of tracks (12) including a first track (12A); a deposition apparatus (20) for depositing a foam F comprising a polymeric composition (PC); and a controller (30) arranged to control the deposition apparatus (20) and optionally, the propulsion system (10); wherein the deposition apparatus (20) comprises: a set of reservoirs (100), including a first reservoir (100A) and a second reservoir (100B) arranged to receive therein a first component (C1) and a second component (C2) of the polymeric composition (PC), respectively; optionally a set of pumps (200), including a first pump (200A) and a second pump (200B) arranged to pump the first component (C1) and the second component (C2) from the first reservoir (100A) and the second reservoir (100B), respectively; a blending chamber (300) in fluid communication with the set of reservoirs (100) via a set of inlet passageways (400), including a first inlet passageway (400A) and a second inlet passageway (400B), wherein the blending chamber (300) is arranged to blend the first component (C1) and the second component (C2) thereinto provide a precursor (P) of the poly-meric composition (PC); and a set of deposition nozzles (500) in fluid communication with the blending chamber (300) via a set of outlet passageways (600) including a first outlet passageway (600A), the set of deposition nozzles (500) including a first deposition nozzle (500A) comprising a static mixer (700A) arranged to mix the precursor (P) to generate the foam (F), at least in part, therefrom.

A system useful to protect a real estate property includes at least one sensor configured to monitor presence of a nuisance animal on the real estate property, a computerized control module including programming to diagnose the presence of the nuisance animal based upon data from the at least one sensor, and at least one mobile robotic device. The mobile robotic device is configured to move to a location of the nuisance animal on the real estate property based upon the data from the at least one sensor and emulate a predator to move the nuisance animal.

Disclosed is a surface cleaning robot and a process for manufacturing a track thereof. The surface cleaning robot includes a body, where a walking unit is provided at the bottom of the body, the walking unit includes a track and a gear driving the track, the track includes a hard layer in the inner ring engaging with the gear and a soft layer in the outer ring contacting a cleaning surface, and the hard layer and the soft layer are nested and combined as a whole. The present disclosure adopts a composite track that closely nests and combines inner and outer rings of different materials.

The invention relates to a gripper for use in a slicing machine, in particular a high-performance slicing machine, said gripper being joined to the food product using an integral bonding process.

Methods and devices for generally fungible robots that autonomously cooperate to transport a load are provided. A method of transporting a load includes providing first and second robots each having a motive mechanism independently operable from the other. Each robot obtains estimates of a width, length, and height of the load. Each robot can obtain estimates of a weight or stability information of the load. Each robot autonomously determines how to engage the load for transportation based at least partially on the width, length, height, and weight of the load, as well as physical limitations of each robot and the terrain between the load and the delivery point. The robots autonomously cooperate with each other to transport the load. In another aspect, robots autonomously monitor the stability of a load, determine optimum configuration for stable transport of the load, and reconfigure based on stability changes during transport.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for an automated platform system. The automated platform system includes a docking station and a personal device connected to an automated robot platform. The automated robot platform includes one or more arms and an adjustable platform surface. The automated robot platform includes one or more imaging devices configured to receive imaging feedback and one or more transportation components coupled to the base. The one or more transportation components are configured to move in multiple directions. The automated robot platform includes one or more data processors that are configured to obtain imaging feedback. The one or more data processors are configured to operate the one or more transportation components to move in multiple directions to a first location based on the imaging feedback, and adjust the adjustable platform surface to a first height and a first angle.

A device for carrying out interventions on an electrical transmission line assembly, including a self-propelled lifting machine having a mobile end support member and at least one robot arm provided with tools for remote-controlled execution of a given task. The robot arm is attached to a platform attached to at least two electrical insulation tubes located at a distance from, and opposite to, one another, one portion of the electrical insulation tubes being attached to the end support member of the self-propelled lifting machine.

Disclosed is an elevator inspection system, the system having: a robotic platform configured to inspect a hoistway; a platform propulsor operationally connected to the robotic platform; and a controller operationally connected to the platform propulsor, wherein the controller is configured to control the platform propulsor to propel the robotic platform vertically within the hoistway.

According to one embodiment, a holding apparatus holds a moving body and changes a position of the moving body in a second direction perpendicular to a surface of a columnar body. The surface of the columnar body extends in the first direction. The moving body is movable along the first direction. The apparatus includes first and second holders separated from each other. The first holder includes first and second portions separated from each other, and a third portion. The second holder includes fourth and fifth portions separated from each other, and a sixth portion. The moving body is held by the first and second holders in a state in which the moving body is at a hold position. The hold position is where the moving body opposes the third and sixth portions and is between the first and second portions and between the fourth and fifth portions.

A teleoperated robotic system that includes master control arms, slave arms, and a mobile platform. In use, a user manipulates the master control arms to control movement of the slave arms. The teleoperated robotic system can include two master control arms and two slave arms. The master control arms and the slave arms can be mounted on the platform. The platform can provide support for the master control arms and for a teleoperator, or user, of the robotic system. Thus, a mobile platform can allow the robotic system to be moved from place to place to locate the slave arms in a position for use. Additionally, the user can be positioned on the platform, such that the user can see and hear, directly, the slave arms and the workspace in which the slave arms operate.