A gas supply system includes a cabinet, a fastening device fastenable a valve of a gas container while aligned with the gas container, a mobile robot device detachably connected to the fastening device and configured to move and operate the fastening device. The mobile robot device includes a body, a first collaborative robot disposed on the body, a second collaborative robot disposed on the body, a three-dimensional (3D) vision camera configured to collect an image, and a controller configured to control an operation of the first collaborative robot and an operation of the second collaborative robot based on the collected image.

A gas supply system includes a cabinet, a fastening device fastenable a valve of a gas container while aligned with the gas container, a mobile robot device detachably connected to the fastening device and configured to move and operate the fastening device. The mobile robot device includes a body, a first collaborative robot disposed on the body, a second collaborative robot disposed on the body, a three-dimensional (3D) vision camera configured to collect an image, and a controller configured to control an operation of the first collaborative robot and an operation of the second collaborative robot based on the collected image.

Systems and methods related to intelligent grippers with individual cup control are disclosed. One aspect of the disclosure provides a method of determining grip quality between a robotic gripper and an object. The method comprises applying a vacuum to two or more cup assemblies of the robotic gripper in contact with the object, moving the object with the robotic gripper after applying the vacuum to the two or more cup assemblies, and determining, using at least one pressure sensor associated with each of the two or more cup assemblies, a grip quality between the robotic gripper and the object.

Systems and methods related to intelligent grippers with individual cup control are disclosed. One aspect of the disclosure provides a method of determining grip quality between a robotic gripper and an object. The method comprises applying a vacuum to two or more cup assemblies of the robotic gripper in contact with the object, moving the object with the robotic gripper after applying the vacuum to the two or more cup assemblies, and determining, using at least one pressure sensor associated with each of the two or more cup assemblies, a grip quality between the robotic gripper and the object.

A robot has a body, a hydraulic control system physically coupled to the body, and a hydraulically-actuated component physically coupled to the body. The hydraulically-actuated component is hydraulically coupled to the hydraulic control system by a hydraulic hose. The hydraulic hose has a length, at least a portion of which extends from a first end to a second end, and a diameter, wherein the diameter of the hydraulic hose at both the first end and the second end is a first diameter, and wherein the at least a portion of the length includes a tapered section in which the diameter of the hydraulic hose decreases, continuously and monotonically, to a second diameter, the second diameter being less than the first diameter. The body includes a restricted region through which the hydraulic hose passes in traversing a path between the hydraulic control system and the hydraulically-actuated component.

A robot has a body, a hydraulic control system physically coupled to the body, and a hydraulically-actuated component physically coupled to the body. The hydraulically-actuated component is hydraulically coupled to the hydraulic control system by a hydraulic hose. The hydraulic hose has a length, at least a portion of which extends from a first end to a second end, and a diameter, wherein the diameter of the hydraulic hose at both the first end and the second end is a first diameter, and wherein the at least a portion of the length includes a tapered section in which the diameter of the hydraulic hose decreases, continuously and monotonically, to a second diameter, the second diameter being less than the first diameter. The body includes a restricted region through which the hydraulic hose passes in traversing a path between the hydraulic control system and the hydraulically-actuated component.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an automated system for application of beehive treatment to a beehive, including a movable carriage, and a reservoir configured to hold the beehive treatment. Embodiments may also include a vision system disposed on the movable carriage and configured to detect an entrance of the beehive, an applicator system in fluid communication with the reservoir, the applicator system including an end effector configured to deliver the beehive treatment to the beehive through the entrance to the beehive. Embodiments may also include a controller in communication with the movable carriage, the vision system, and the applicator system.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an automated system for application of beehive treatment to a beehive, including a movable carriage, and a reservoir configured to hold the beehive treatment. Embodiments may also include a vision system disposed on the movable carriage and configured to detect an entrance of the beehive, an applicator system in fluid communication with the reservoir, the applicator system including an end effector configured to deliver the beehive treatment to the beehive through the entrance to the beehive. Embodiments may also include a controller in communication with the movable carriage, the vision system, and the applicator system.

Various implementations of a robot are described which generally includes: a frame having first and second frame ends, the frame extending longitudinally between the first and second frame ends; a track having first and second track ends, the track being suspended below the frame and extending longitudinally between the first and second track ends, the first track end being positioned proximate to the first frame end and the second track end being positioned proximate the second frame end; a carrier drivingly coupled to the track, the carrier being translatable along the track between the first and second track ends; and at least one first foot mounted to the first frame end, at least one second foot mounted to the second frame end, and at least one third foot being rotatably mounted to the carrier so that the at least one third foot is rotatable relative to the track.

Various implementations of a robot are described which generally includes: a frame having first and second frame ends, the frame extending longitudinally between the first and second frame ends; a track having first and second track ends, the track being suspended below the frame and extending longitudinally between the first and second track ends, the first track end being positioned proximate to the first frame end and the second track end being positioned proximate the second frame end; a carrier drivingly coupled to the track, the carrier being translatable along the track between the first and second track ends; and at least one first foot mounted to the first frame end, at least one second foot mounted to the second frame end, and at least one third foot being rotatably mounted to the carrier so that the at least one third foot is rotatable relative to the track.