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- OT-2026-000001193
An apparatus includes a first portion. A through-hole extends in a first direction from a first side of the attachment to a second side of the attachment. The through-hole is configured to receive a first fastener. A second portion includes a first vertical wall having an indentation disposed on an inner surface. A sec
- OT-2026-000001192
A one-piece mount for mounting a cable tie to a mounting surface includes a head section defining a strap receiving channel. A pair of laterally spaced legs extend from the head to a distal end of the mount. A pair of locating arms associated respectively with the pair of legs extending laterally from a side of each re
- OT-2026-000001191
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method of virtual-reality (VR) gaming is provided. The method may include initiating, by a processor, a virtual experience associated with a wearable-robotic device coupled to a user. The virtual experience may include an avatar associated with the user. The method m
- OT-2026-000001190
A system configured to predict movement of a person is provided. The system acquires information indicating a position and a moving direction of a person. The system acquires a graph that includes nodes and edges and indicates a movement route. The system determines a first edge of the graph corresponding to the positi
- OT-2026-000001189
A return device for returning at least one line, having an elongated return element for returning the at least one line, a mounting device for mounting the return element, at an articulated arm robot, and a guiding device for guiding the at least one line. The return device stands out in particular by the fact that the
- OT-2026-000001188
A robot control device includes: a robot control unit that controls an operation of a plasma cutting robot according to a teaching program; a distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between a torch and a cutting position on a cutting target; a posture calculation unit that calculates a posture of the torch
- OT-2026-000001187
One embodiment of a media handling system ( 5 ) is disclosed for mixing and or entraining grinding media ( 15 ) with a liquid media ( 10 ) for supply to a selected destination (D). In one form, the system ( 5 ) comprises a first media transfer module ( 30 ) configured operable for providing a flow of liquid media ( 10
- OT-2026-000001186
In a method for determining whether a machine tool with a numerical control system for machining a workpiece has warmed up, axis data are obtained which relate to a position of a tool of the machine tool. An indication value is calculated therefrom. It is then determined whether the indication value reaches a predefine
- OT-2026-000001185
A locknut wrench for tightening and loosening a locknut is provided. The locknut wrench has a handle which is coupled to a pair of locknut engaging tangs, such as via an interconnect member. The handle is angularly adjustable relative to the tangs, such as to be orientated perpendicular to a plane containing the tangs
- OT-2026-000001184
A robotically-compatible interface system for providing auxiliary services to payloads is provided. The system includes a passive mating including an alignment plate and a passive-side auxiliary service connector coupled to the alignment plate and an active mating assembly including a torque input shaft, a lead screw c
- OT-2026-000001183
Structures, systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to selectively deformable bodies. In one embodiment, a deformable structure includes an expandable tube of a shape memory material (SMM) arranged in an auxetic pattern. The SMM becomes deformable responsive to an activation input. The deformabl
- OT-2026-000001182
A system and method for aligning a target (32) or light sensor (40) to a vehicle (24) for calibration of a sensor (34) or alignment of a light (114) on the vehicle (24) includes multiple non-contact wheel alignment sensors (28) for use in determining the orientation of the vehicle (24). A target adjustment frame (26) i
- OT-2026-000001181
Provided is a man-portable and operable hydraulic crowbar assembly (10) comprising a hydraulic coupling (14) configured for demountably receiving a linear actuator (12), said hydraulic coupling (14) comprising a piston and cylinder arrangement (16) with said piston operatively actuatable by the linear actuator (12) whe
- OT-2026-000001180
A programmable motion system is disclosed that includes a dynamic end effector system. The dynamic end effector system includes an end effector that is coupled via a dynamic coupling to the programmable motion system, wherein the dynamic coupling provides that at least a portion of the end effector may spin with respec
- OT-2026-000001179
CRANE ARRANGEMENT Crane arrangement (2) arranged to be mounted on a vehicle (4), the crane arrangement (2) comprising a movable arm (6) comprising a plurality of crane booms; a crane manoeuvring unit (10) arranged to generate crane operation commands (12), such as commands for movements of the movable arm (6), based on
- OT-2026-000001178
To determine the actions of a machine assembly system (e.g., robotic assembly system), a relevant skill policy can be selected from a library of skill policies. The target task can be used to determine target task information, specifically, the geometry of one or more objects (e.g., parts) of the assembly task, one or
- OT-2026-000001177
A taco stacking apparatus comprises a conveyor assembly for supporting and moving taco shells along a predefined pathway. The conveyor assembly defines an opening in the predefined pathway that enables the taco shells to pass through the conveyor assembly. A stacking receptacle defines a channel for receiving taco shel
- OT-2026-000001176
An angularly adjustable vise includes a base, a first jaw disposed on the base, a moving device including a linearly moving member disposed on the base and a shaft movable along with the linearly moving member, a second jaw sleeved onto the shaft rotatably relative to the shaft, and a restricting device including a res
- OT-2026-000001175
A connection assembly for modular construction includes an upper junction connector coupled to an upper end of a column. The upper junction connector includes an upper end that has a planar upper surface, a recessed surface, and at least one connector sidewall extending between the upper surface and the recessed surfac
- OT-2026-000001174
A substrate transfer apparatus according to one or more embodiments may include substrate transfer apparatus including: an end effector including: a hand that grips a substrate; and a plunger that comes into contact with the substrate and performs alignment of the substrate comprising a contact portion that comes into
- OT-2026-000001173
Foundation models such as VLMs and LLMs are increasingly being used to address open-world tasks in robotics. While these models excel at task execution, they often face challenges in detecting and reasoning over failures, which are skills that are crucial for navigating dynamic and complex environments. The present dis
- OT-2026-000001172
The present disclosure relates to a robot end effector for treating a surface of soft materials, and the end effector may include a coupler coupled to a tool flange of the robot; a motor coupled to the coupler to have a rotation axis orthogonal to a rotation axis of the tool flange; and a work tool connected to the mot
- OT-2026-000001171
A system for performing measurements in storage containers for storing items includes a framework structure. The storage containers are stored in an automated storage system. The framework structure forms a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing the storage containers. The grid structure forms vertical st
- OT-2026-000001170
An autonomous transport robot for transporting a payload, autonomous transport robot including, frame with integral payload support that has a payload seat surface defining a payload datum position that determines predetermined payload position relative to autonomous transport robot, transfer arm connected to the frame
- OT-2026-000001169
A method of inserting components into a motherboard comprising setting up a robotic cell including an end-of-arm tool, attaching a first tray feeder including a plurality of trays for the motherboards, and attaching a second tray feeder including a plurality of trays with the components. The method comprises loading a
- OT-2026-000001168
An automation support device supporting automation of a process included in work includes a processor. The processor acquires work procedure information regarding a process for a person to work and requirement specification information regarding a specification required for an automation system including a robot device
- OT-2026-000001167
22515083_1 (GHMatters) P119521.AU.2 A vise having a modular construction that allows for ease of manufacture, assembly, and changeover or replacement of wear items, such as gripping surfaces of jaws of the vise. The modular construction also provides for reduced weight of the vise compared to conventional cast type vis
- OT-2026-000001166
A snake-like robot includes a first link having a first distal end, a first proximal end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first distal end and the first proximal end. A second link has a second proximal end, a second distal end operatively coupled to the first proximal end, and a second longitudinal
- OT-2026-000001165
An oil filter wrench with a reservoir attachment. The reservoir attachment captures and collects oil spilled during service of a vehicle. The reservoir comprises a number of ports, including a shaft port to accommodate a handle extension transferring torque from a torque handle to a torque head. The reservoir may furth
- OT-2026-000001164
Apparatuses, systems, and techniques are described that solve task and motion planning problems. In at least one embodiment, a task and motion planning problem is modeled using a geometric scene graph that records positions and orientations of objects within a playfield, and a symbolic scene graph that represents state
- OT-2026-000001163
A body for a material conveying vehicle is described. The body has an inner base configured to engage directly upon a chassis of a material conveying vehicle; inner side walls extending upwardly from the inner base to define with the inner base an inner volume for material to be conveyed; an outer base and outer sidewa
- OT-2026-000001162
A crane, in particular a revolving tower crane, having a hoist rope that runs off from a crane boom and carries a load suspension means; having drive devices for moving a plurality of crane elements and for traveling the load suspension means; having a control device for controlling the drive devices such that the load
- OT-2026-000001161
Method for lifting a wind turbine component The present invention relates to a method for lifting a wind turbine component, such as a rotor blade (2), gearbox or a rotor, with a lifting yoke (10) comprising a first structural body (20) comprising a crane hook attachment point (21), a first connection point (22) and a s
- OT-2026-000001160
A robot system is provided that includes movable parts, one or more object detecting sensors, and one or more processors, wherein the one or more object detecting sensors is dispose at or near the elbow, the wrist, or the position between the elbow and the wrist of the robot. Multiple embodiments are introduced for the
- OT-2026-000001159
A lock box for wire cable clamps includes a body, a hinge, and a locking assembly. The hinge pivotably connects a first body section and a second body section to permit opening of the body and closing of the body about wire cable clamps on a wire cable. A first end face and a second end face are positioned at opposite
- OT-2026-000001158
A method for performing a robot maneuver includes outputting, via one or more processors of a controller, instructions to at least a robot or an actuating device separate from the robot, wherein the instructions cause the robot to execute a maneuver. The method also includes obtaining, via the one or more processors of
- OT-2026-000001157
A modular storage and commissioning system includes a storage arrangement, a commissioning unit and a conveyor system. The storage arrangement has a lower and an upper storage unit which are based on a self-supporting frame structure. The conveyor system is detachably connected to the storage units. The self-supporting
- OT-2026-000001156
Disclosed herein is a hybrid platform that may support a robot/manipulator arm and that may switch between a mobility mode for relocating the hybrid platform and a stationary mode for stably supporting the robot/manipulator arm. The hybrid platform includes a base frame and a wheel attached to the base frame via a mova
- OT-2026-000001155
A lift apparatus comprising a lift adapter suitable to engage and support a variety of vehicle components. The lift adapter comprises a number of support arms, each of the support arms being rotationally adjustable with respect to a support body of the lift adapter. A number of bracket assemblies mount interface adapte
- OT-2026-000001154
A sensor module of the present invention is arranged on a finger of a robot hand. The finger has a pulp region for applying a force to a subject, and a back region opposite to the pulp region. The sensor module of the present invention includes two or more sensors and a surface member. The sensors are arranged at posit
- OT-2026-000001153
In a state where an output shaft of a fifth axis motor that allows a support arm of a collaborative robot to rotate about the fifth axis is disposed along a fourth axis, the fifth axis motor and a torque converter that converts a torque of the output shaft into a torque about the fifth axis are housed inside of an uppe
- OT-2026-000001152
Methods are described for extending a crane tower (200) along a wind turbine, assembling a crane tower (200), shortening a crane tower (200), and constructing a wind turbine tower (100), in addition to various related apparatus. In certain examples, a crane tower (200) is supported upon the wind turbine tower (100) and
- OT-2026-000001151
A cleaning system is provided. The cleaning system includes a robot cleaner and a station. The robot cleaner includes a pad fixing part on which a cleaning pad is detachably mounted, a lifter to lift a part of the robot cleaner at which the pad fixing part is positioned, and a pad detacher to detach the cleaning pad mo
- OT-2026-000001150
A storage and retrieval system is provided and includes a transfer deck having a longitudinal axis, a first storage section and a second storage section. The first storage section and second storage section are located on opposite sides of the transfer deck and are substantially symmetrically opposed to one another abo
- OT-2026-000001149
A system for robotic skill learning and adaptation including a processor configured to receive and integrate inputs including visual data from multimodal control sources for controlling robotic platforms, process the integrated inputs to enhance robotic task planning and execution capabilities using large language mode
- OT-2026-000001148
A load handling device for lifting and moving one or more containers stacked in a storage system with a grid framework structure supporting a plurality of tracks arranged in a grid pattern. The load handling device includes a driving mechanism, and a vehicle body having a footprint that occupies a single grid cell in t
- OT-2026-000001147
To provide a transport robot 1 including a first hand including a chuck mechanism to clamp and hold an outer peripheral end portion of a workpiece, and a first movement mechanism to move the first hand to an advancing position where the workpiece contained in the cassette case can be held and to a retreating position f
- OT-2026-000001146
A kit of parts for use in demountably configuring a variety of structural assemblies. A kit may comprise a plurality of cylindrical structural components configured for engagement with various types of male connector components along the sides or at the ends of the cylindrical structural components, there provided for
- OT-2026-000001145
A clamping device includes a seat mechanism, an operating unit, and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a movable seat connected to the operating unit and clamping units. The clamping units are connected to the seat mechanism and the movable seat. Each clamping unit has a clamping portion. The operati
- OT-2026-000001144
The humanoid robot data collection system may include a wearable data collection apparatus, a computer, and a humanoid robot in data communication via a network. The wearable data collection apparatus worn by a human operator to control a robot for the purpose of collecting robot data. The wearable data collection appa