In one example there is disclosed, an apparatus (10) for vacuum cleaning a tank (11). The apparatus (10) includes a main body (12) coupled to a working arm (14) and a plurality of support legs (16) coupled to the main body (12). The main body (12) includes a main conduit (40) extending lengthwise therethrough and a common central actuator (32) fitted about by the main conduit (40). The working arm (14) includes a vacuum conduit (50) in fluid communication with the main conduit (40). The plurality of support legs (16) are operatively coupled to the common central actuator (32) so as to be simultaneously moveable at least between a collapsed condition so as to fit through an opening 18 of the tank 11, and an extended condition in which the plurality of support legs (16) are moved relatively outwardly so as to be telescopically extendable within the tank (11) to engage a side wall (20) of the tank to support the main body (12). Other examples of the apparatus, a system and related methods are also disclosed.

A vehicle to collect and transport flat articles; the vehicle being configured to transport at least 500 kg; the vehicle comprises a frame having at least one support device, which is configured to receive a plurality of flat articles; a first moving device, which is configured to move said vehicle; at least one holding device, which is configured to hold, grab and release at least one flat ceramic article; and a moving assembly to move at least one of either the holding device or said support device relative to the other one along at least one moving trajectory, which is at least partially vertical.

Invention is a cleaning robot for cleaning the inner surfaces (5) of the half mold (4) of tire curing molds comprising a basket (10) wherein a lifting arm (50) placed in a manner pivotal on a proximal end (52), the lifting arm (50) pivoted on a distal end (54) of a support arm (70). The cleaning robot fits completely into the basket (10) when the positioned as close and comprising a movable head (80) having a nozzle (82) coupled in a manner to establish fluid communication to the dry ice inlet (84) and located at the distal end (76) of the support arm (70) and a free end which is configured movably closer to the inner surface (5) such as at a vicinity of the inner surface (5) along the contour of its when the positioned as open.

A multi-joint arm mechanism includes an arm supporting member a first, second and third joints. The third joint has a linear extension and retraction axis. The third joint includes flat-shaped first structures bendably coupled to one another, second structures having a C-shaped section and bendably coupled to one another, a supporting member supporting the stiffened first and second structures, and a drive member sending and drawing the stiffened first and second structures. The first and the second structures are linearly stiffened by being in contact with each other and return to a bent state by being separated from each other. The second structures are bent toward the bottom parts and conveyed into the arm supporting member. The first structures are bent in a same direction as the second structures and conveyed into the arm supporting member. The first structures are stored in the arm supporting member along the second structures.

An example robotic arm includes a base linkage and a first end effector connected to a second end of the base linkage through a first rotational joint. The robotic arm additionally includes a control arm. The control arm includes a first linkage and a second linkage, each having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first linkage is connected to the second end of the base linkage through a second rotational joint. The first end of the second linkage is connected to the second end of the first linkage through a third rotational joint. The control arm also includes a second end effector connected to the second end of the second linkage through a fourth rotational joint. The first, second, third, and fourth rotational joints are configured to rotate in or parallel to a first plane.

Autonomous modular robots and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example system includes a first assembly includes a first controller having a first processor that causes a first assembly support to translate along a first axis and align with a container placed on the first assembly support which is connected to a third assembly. The third assembly is configured to release a lid when the container has been engaged with the lid. The lid and container form a second assembly that includes a second processor and a second sensor assembly located in the lid. A transfer assembly can transfer an object into and out of the container. The first processor can determine a position and orientation of a delivery platform, planned movement and position of the second assembly, and planned operations of the transfer assembly in order to deliver a package to the delivery platform.

A portable programmable machine enhances efficiency and ergonomics associated with conducting otherwise manual operations within confined spaces. A main body supports a programmable telescoping arm configured to extend through an access port to reach a confined space. The arm includes an articulating wrist for holding and manipulating tools for autonomously processing work parts. The machine can also act semi-autonomously to accommodate interventions of an operator for overriding and fine-tuning interaction of a tool with a work part for proper processing of the part. The arm communicates with a computer in the main body for processing numerical data, and the operator may use a reference camera to fine tune any particular process. The machine incorporates multiple processing functions, for example collar swaging, nut running, cleaning, and/or application of sealants, all through an aircraft wing access port. The main body has lockable wheels for securing the main body near the access port.

The innovation discloses systems and methods of mirroring a User Interface (UI) of an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) on a Display screen in a Vehicle (DIV) or mobile Device in Vehicle (DIV) of an occupant of a vehicle which stops in close proximity to the ATM for a financial transaction. The innovation can employ an App (or application) installed in the DIV, smart software installed in the ATM, and Service Support Servers (SSS) in a cloud or bank network. A Device Management Server (DMS) manages the SSS and acts as a gateway between the ATM and SSS. A multi-level (e.g., three level) authentication/authorization can be employed whereby 1) the DIV and ATM are verified and connected to a secure network, 2) the user is verified, and 3) the dispersal of funds into the cabin of the vehicle is authorized.

There is provided a device for transferring a substrate under air pressure. The device comprises a base part, a transfer arm part configured to transfer a substrate, a telescopic shaft part which is provided between the base part and the transfer arm part, and divided into a plurality of division shaft parts having a tubular shape, an annular channel which is provided in a circumference of a surface of a division shaft parts, and an exhaust channel which is connected to the annular channel so as to exhaust the gas flowing into the annular channel.

A robot system includes a work bench on which a work piece is placed, and a robot device. The robot device includes: a base; and an arm section that has torsional rotatability around a first axis approximately along a center line of the base, bending rotatability around a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis, and linear extensibility and retractability along a third axis that is orthogonal to the second axis. Work is performed in collaboration with a worker on the work piece by means of an end effector that is mounted at a tip of the arm section. The base is disposed so that a moveable region of the arm section accompanying rotation around the first axis and the second axis and linear extension and retraction along the third axis overlaps with a working region of the worker.