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- OT-2026-000000943
A method for controlling an articulated robot is a method for controlling an articulated robot with L (L is a natural number of seven or more) joints, wherein a controller receives a selected drive mode among a plurality of drive modes, wherein at least one joint of the L joints is associated, as a drive target joint,
- OT-2026-000000942
The techniques described herein relate to systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods for training robots for dexterous manipulation tasks. An example apparatus for training a robotic system includes an end effector configured to manipulate an object, a passive exoskeleton configured to be manipulated by a
- OT-2026-000000941
Provided in this disclosure is an actuatable quick changeover device stand for placing and removing a load from a bed of a vehicle. The device stand includes a traversable base having a planar surface for supporting the load and configured for rearward displacement off the open gate end of the bed. First and second sup
- OT-2026-000000940
A material handling vehicle is provided. The material handling vehicle includes a body and a charger assembly. The body defines an outer perimeter. The charger assembly is pivotably and removably mounted to the body. In a closed configuration, the charger assembly is disposed fully within the outer perimeter.
- OT-2026-000000939
Systems and methods are provided for optimizing video compression for remote vehicle control, including capturing, capturing video and sensor data from a vehicle using a plurality of sensors and high-resolution cameras, analyzing the captured video to identify critical regions within frames of the video using an attent
- OT-2026-000000938
OPERATOR VEHICLE WITH ASSISTED CENTRING DEVICE Described is an operator vehicle, comprising: a platform (2), equipped with a seat (3); a tower (T), coupled to the seat (3) in a rotatable fashion about a main rotation axis; motor means, arranged to rotate the tower (T) about the main axis; a detector, arranged to detect
- OT-2026-000000937
A pivoting driver includes a pivotable shaft where at least the handle can be pivoted relative to the shaft to provide increased leverage and torque when turning the shaft to tighten or loosen a fastener.
- OT-2026-000000936
A ratchet tool includes a handle housing having a grip and a longitudinal axis, a ratchet assembly including a pawl and an output member, wherein the pawl is moveable between a first position to drive the output member in a first direction and a second position to drive the output member in a second direction. A switch
- OT-2026-000000935
The invention describes a hand held jacking/levelling-tool comprising a jacking shaft (2) and a frame (3) moving relative to each other during jacking action. It further comprises a caulking gun jacking mechanism (1) providing the jacking action, two outer legs (5, 7) fastened to one of the frame (3) and the jacking sh
- OT-2026-000000934
Methods and apparatus to monitor and manage loading docks and facility operations are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a data analyzer to: monitor first data indicating whether a truck trailer is present at a dock of the material handling facility; and monitor second data indicating a condition associated with
- OT-2026-000000933
The invention relates to a sensor apparatus for detecting the travel region of an industrial robot, in particular a crane for moving containers, wherein the sensor apparatus comprises at least one first environmental sensor and one second environmental sensor, wherein the first environmental sensor emits transmission l
- OT-2026-000000932
An order fulfilment method implemented in an automated storage and retrieval system, the method includes loading each of the stocking boxes onto a container to form storage assemblies, transporting the storage assemblies to storage spaces in the storage structure, fulfilling orders at the at least one order fulfilment
- OT-2026-000000931
A conveying system, the conveying system including a conveyor arranged for conveying a storage container; a body shaped to comprise a ramp to enable the storage container to move along a first path and a substantially vertical face forming a stopping surface for stopping the storage container from moving along a second
- OT-2026-000000930
A method for gripping and transferring an individual unit out of a stock of individual units, which are stacked in an offset manner, using a system including a handling device with a gripping device and including a controller, the stock of individual units, which are stacked in an offset manner, is provided on a storag
- OT-2026-000000929
A component mounter includes a head including multiple holders each holding a nozzle, and includes a fluid pressure circuit connected to the multiple holders, a sensor to detect at least one of a pressure and a flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid pressure circuit, and a determination section to set a thresho
- OT-2026-000000928
Provided are a planning and control method for a legged robot, an apparatus, a robot, and a storage medium. The method includes: determining, based on the movement state and the swing parameter of each leg at the next moment, a foot-end reference state of each leg, and planning, based on a foot-end dynamic model and a
- OT-2026-000000927
An automated food preparation system includes a robotic arm and a plurality of functional stations for dispensing raw food to a bin, transferring the raw food from the bin to a fry basket, frying the raw food, and transferring the cooked food to a receiving pan. The system is programmed and operable to receive multiple
- OT-2026-000000926
An automated inspection method removes a tray of objects from a mobile shelf rack using a robotic arm. The tray is placed in an inspection field of a plurality of cameras. The tray is placed in a first location in response to determining that the object is acceptable. The tray is placed in a second location in response
- OT-2026-000000925
A robotic apparatus for applying a torque flange bolt is described. The apparatus includes an attachment portion arranged to releasably attach to the first member by means of magnetic catches. A first arm extends from the attachment portion, and is arranged to rotate about the attachment portion. A second arm extends f
- OT-2026-000000924
A system for joint movement assistance and therapy includes: a wearable joint movement device attached noninvasively to a user and a data processing device. The wearable joint movement device includes a first band removably attached on a limb of a user proximal of a first joint of the user; a second band removably atta
- OT-2026-000000923
The invention relates to a rod connector device (1) for variable connection at a stable angle of a first rod and a second rod of a linkage. The invention further relates to a method for holding a terminal on a wheelchair. The rod connector device (1) has an 5 arresting unit (90) for finding a settable intended angular
- OT-2026-000000922
Safety-barrier apparatus for use alongside a flatbed trailer at a loading/unloading location, the apparatus including ground-engaging base structure positioned alongside the flatbed trailer, tiltable L-shaped support members each having an upright L portion and a lower L portion extending toward the loading/unloading l
- OT-2026-000000921
Provided is Industrial Internet of Things for determining positioning error, including: a management platform, a sensor network platform, and an object platform interacting in turn. The management platform is configured to: obtain an initial position coordinate and a target position coordinate; obtain at least one refe
- OT-2026-000000920
Provided is a variable stiffness joint structure including a central module, a pressing module that surrounds the central module, and has a grip position in which the central module is radially pressed to block rotation of the central module, and a rotation position in which the central module is released to allow rota
- OT-2026-000000919
A mobility augmentation system monitors a user's motor intent data and augments the user's mobility based on the monitored motor intent data. A machine-learned model is trained to identify an intended movement based on the monitored motor intent data. The machine-learned model may be trained based on generalize
- OT-2026-000000918
A method of and system for priority-based instruction handling in a human-robot interactive system can include receiving a plurality of instructions from a plurality of users, processing the instructions through a priority-based instruction manager, generating prioritized instruction embeddings, inputting the prioritiz
- OT-2026-000000917
A heterogeneous logistics robot integrated operation system and a method thereof are disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the heterogeneous logistics robot integrated operation system comprises: a first logistics robot configured to transport logistics in a production plant and a second logis
- OT-2026-000000916
A feeding apparatus includes a vibrating device having a plurality of vibrating regions spaced apart in a circumferential direction and a plurality of feeders disposed at a feeding station and respectively accommodating a plurality of different types of components. The plurality of vibrating regions of the vibrating de
- OT-2026-000000915
A method of joining a first element (100) and a second element (200) to form an assembly. The method comprises positioning the first element (100) and the second element (200) relative to one another such that a first edge (102) of the first element (100) faces a second edge (202) of the second element (200) to define
- OT-2026-000000914
An access deck assembly is provided for an aerial lift vehicle mobile platform. A base member defines an upper surface to support an operator, and has first and second guides to cooperate with the platform. A locking mechanism is supported by the base member and retains the access deck to the platform. A method of conn
- OT-2026-000000913
An end effector includes a base, a first leg, a second leg, a first arm, and a second arm. The first leg is connected to the base. The second leg is connected to the base and is offset from the first leg. The first arm is pivotably connected to the first leg. The second arm is pivotably connected to the second leg. The
- OT-2026-000000912
The present invention relates to a lifting system ( 1 ) for lifting wooden construction elements e.g. cross laminated timber (CLT) elements, comprising a rod ( 3 ) defining a longitudinal axis, a first end section and a second end section, a lifting element ( 9 ) connected to the rod, the lifting element comprising a l
- OT-2026-000000911
A method of controlling a surgical system includes obtaining a surgical plan including a plurality of planned cuts associated with a plurality of bones of a patient, selecting a first bone of the plurality of bones by tracking a probe and automatically determining which of the plurality of bones is contacted by the pro
- OT-2026-000000910
Disclosed herein is a knee joint assembly including a first link member having a first end mechanically coupled to an upper leg of a robot and configured to rotate around a first pivot relative to the upper leg, and a second link member having a first end mechanically coupled to a lower leg of the robot. The lower leg
- OT-2026-000000909
The adjustable opening pliers comprises a passive male shank and an active female shank each with a handle an intermediate section and a jaw The male shank has a longitudinal slot with teeth on its lower edge. The female shank has a transverse channel for partial insertion of the male shank and a through side bore. The
- OT-2026-000000908
An automated food preparation system includes an enclosure defining a robotic workspace, a robotic arm and a plurality of functional stations for dispensing raw food to a bin, transferring the raw food from the bin to a fry basket, frying the raw food, and transferring the cooked food to a receiving pan. The system is
- OT-2026-000000907
22523006_1 (GHMatters) P110063.AU.2 A system for controlling an industrial vehicle comprising: a badge communicator on an industrial vehicle that communicates with electronic badges that are in range of the badge communicator; and a controller on the industrial vehicle that is coupled to memory, wherein the controller
- OT-2026-000000906
Apparatus and methods for installing a fitting onto a fluid line, the apparatus comprising a main body and a fitting installation member. The main body comprises a base and a guide member, wherein the base comprises a groove extending in a first direction configured to receive at least a portion of the fluid line, wher
- OT-2026-000000905
A motion path setting device includes a candidate obtainer, a determiner, and a path setter. The candidate obtainer obtains a plurality of candidate motion paths from a starting point to an ending point of a robot motion based on a first tentative motion path in a multidimensional space being a physical workspace of a
- OT-2026-000000904
Conveyor idler monitoring apparatus, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, one or more sensors (e.g., temperature sensors, load sensors, etc.) are supported by the shaft of a conveyor idler. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are in data communication with a wireless transmitter. In some embodime
- OT-2026-000000903
The application relates to a connecting device for connecting a tubular film to a device to transfer a product, in particular in powder/granular form, through the tubular film into and/or out of the device, the connecting device including: a base body forming a channel through which the product flows during transfer, w
- OT-2026-000000902
A process is provided for securing access to a materials handling vehicle. The process is carried out by coupling a tablet to a materials handling vehicle via a wired connection for communication via an open standard. The process also includes receiving a first device identification of the tablet over the wired connect
- OT-2026-000000901
A device (1) for loading transport bags (2) in an overhead conveyor system (100), in particular in a rail-guided overhead conveyor system, comprises at least one conveying unit (75) having a carriage (72) with a support hook (73) and having a transport bag (2, 2', 2'', 2''') with a suspension ho
- OT-2026-000000900
A power tool includes a housing with first and second clamshell portions. A motor positioned within the housing is configured to rotate a motor shaft. A gear case coupled to the housing encloses a drive train to transmit torque from the motor shaft to an output drive extending from a front end of the gear case. A react
- OT-2026-000000899
A process for modifying operation of a materials handling vehicle is carried out by receiving from a tablet, an electrical signal representing an instruction to modify an operating condition of the materials handling vehicle. The instruction is communicated by the tablet via an open standard communication protocol. The
- OT-2026-000000898
When a remotely controlled work machine loses a wireless connection on a work site, operation of the work machine should be terminated for safety purposes. However, if the work machine is moving when the wireless connection is lost, the work machine will continue moving for some time due to inertia. Accordingly, embodi
- OT-2026-000000897
A surface analyst end effector for an automated inspection and repair system for composite parts. A surface analyst system and a tool changer are supported on a chassis. A control unit of the surface analyst system is configured to conduct a bond readiness test by which the control unit directs an inspection head to pl
- OT-2026-000000896
A control unit ( 10 ) is a device for detecting the condition of a floor surface (FL) on which a target ( 30 ) has been placed, and comprises a distance calculation unit ( 11 ) and a target detection unit ( 18 ). The distance calculation unit ( 11 ) calculates information about the distance to the target ( 30 ) accordi
- OT-2026-000000895
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 to define a grid structure above the one or more stacks of containers, the load handling device including: A) a driving mechanism;
- OT-2026-000000894
A lifting platform for motor vehicles includes: a platform for receiving a motor vehicle; at least one actuator mounted on the platform; at least two pairs of flexible traction elements, constrained with one end to fixed points and configured to be subjected to traction by the at least one actuator and thus cause the l