Il s'agit de notre dernière sélection de publications et de brevets en anglais sur la robotique, parmi de nombreuses revues scientifiques en ligne, classées et axées sur les robots, la cinématique, les servomoteurs, les actionneurs, les ROV et les AUV.
Robot system for handling explosive charging of a borehole
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026104019 by ABB SCHWEIZ AG [CH] (Åstrand Max [se], Hallen Mattias [se], Coenen Bram [se], Larsson Olle [se])
Abstract: A robot system for handling explosive charging of a borehole using a detonator (3, 103) equipped with a wound cord (5, 105) having a free end (5a, 105a). The robot system comprises: a first robot having at least a first gripper; a second gripper (18, 18 ); a second robot having at least a 5 receiver; and a controller configured to implement robot system functionality. The robot system functionality includes instructions to: pick up the detonator with the wound cord by the first gripper, grip the[...]
Our summary: The robot system automates the handling of explosive charging in boreholes. It utilizes two robots with grippers to manage a detonator and its wound cord. The system ensures safe and efficient deployment of explosives by unwinding the cord before charging.
robot system, explosive charging, detonator handling, automation
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Systems and methods for the storage and transer of containers in automated storage and retrieval systems
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026107444 by SYMBOTIC LLC [US] (Gelblat Brian [us], Grant Alan [us], Szaflarski Timothy [us])
Abstract: A system, for shared storage of containers, includes: a first storage wall; a first aisle disposed on a first side of the first storage wall; a second aisle disposed on a second side of the first storage wall; a shared storage location in the first storage wall, the shared storage location being directly accessible to mobile robots in both the first aisle and the second aisle such that the shared storage location is accessible to receive a deposit of a shared container from a first mobile robot [...]
Our summary: The system enables efficient storage and retrieval of containers using mobile robots. It features a shared storage location accessible from two aisles. A container blocker controls the movement of containers between the aisles.
automated storage, container transfer, mobile robots, shared storage
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Austenitic stainless steel alloys and turbocharger kinematic components formed from the same
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026107408 by GARRETT TRANSPORTATION I INC [US] (Slouka Marek [cz], Kannusamy Ragupathy [in], Protiva Miroslav [us], Khanna Sumeet [in])
Abstract: An austenitic stainless steel alloy and turbocharger kinematic components are provided. An austenitic stainless steel alloy includes, by weight, 24% to 26% chromium, 19% to 21% nickel, 1.25% to 2.5% molybdenum, 1.2% to 1.8% niobium, 0.4% to 0.7% carbon, 2.2% to 2.8% silicon, up to 1.4% tungsten, up to 1.0% manganese, up to 0.045% phosphorous, up to 0.045% sulphur, and a balance of iron, and other inevitable/unavoidable impurities that are present in trace amounts. The turbocharger kinematic comp[...]
Our summary: The content describes an austenitic stainless steel alloy with specific weight percentages of various elements. It highlights the use of this alloy in the manufacturing of turbocharger kinematic components. The composition includes chromium, nickel, molybdenum, niobium, carbon, silicon, tungsten, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur.
austenitic stainless steel, turbocharger components, alloy composition, kinematic design
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Connector assembly machine for electrical connector including grommets
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260142410 by TYCO ELECTRONICS SHANGHAI CO LTD [CN] (Slistan Angel Alberto [us], Pak Sun Kyu [us], Plascencia Pablo [us], Lu Roberto Francisco-yi [us], Bao Xianghao [cn], Cao Jian [cn], Deng Xinping [us])
Abstract: [0000] A connector assembly machine for an electrical connector that includes a grommet in a housing includes a feeder assembly having a feeder device for feeding a carrier, holding the housing and the grommet, to a grommet seating station. The connector assembly machine includes a grommet seating assembly at the grommet seating station with a grommet press. The grommet press includes a support wall, a ram movably coupled to the support wall, and an actuator operably coupled to the ram to move t[...]
Our summary: The connector assembly machine is designed for electrical connectors with grommets. It features a feeder assembly that transports the housing and grommet to a grommet seating station. A grommet press mechanism engages the grommet into the housing using a movable ram.
connector assembly, grommet seating, feeder assembly, press tool
Patent
Autonomous uav visual navigation system
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260140503 by SAUDI DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY SDAIA [SA] (Samma Hussein Salem Ali Bin [sa], Elferik Sami [sa])
Abstract: [0000] A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for autonomous vehicle navigation and visual inspection utilizing a deep Q-network and reinforcement learning includes at least one camera mounted to the vehicle for capturing continuous image frames of a scene, and processing circuitry configured with a reinforcement learning engine that generates a next control action for vehicle movement based on the captured image frames and a reward for a previous control action. A self-su[...]
Our summary: The system utilizes a deep Q-network and reinforcement learning for autonomous navigation and visual inspection. It captures continuous image frames with a mounted camera and processes them to determine control actions. A remote display terminal communicates the captured images and controls UAV movement to avoid obstacles.
autonomous navigation, deep Q-network, reinforcement learning, UAV
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Aerosol delivery system with enhanced air suspension
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260139176 by ZELICOVICH MARCELO LAZARO [US] (Zelicovich Marcelo Lazaro [us])
Abstract: [0000] An aerosol delivery system is disclosed. The system includes a propellant mixture comprising from 50% to 99% by weight of a first fluorinated alkene and from 1% to 50% by weight of a second, different fluorinated alkene. An additive is present in an amount up to 70% by weight of the aerosol, with the additive having a specific gravity between 0.5 and 1.2, a partition coefficient between −0.5 and 4, and a water content not exceeding 2% by weight. The additive is molecularly compatible wi[...]
Our summary: The aerosol delivery system features a propellant mixture of fluorinated alkenes and a compatible additive. It includes a micromist actuator that produces droplets of specific sizes. Essential oils are used as additives while short-chain alcohols are excluded.
aerosol delivery, propellant mixture, micromist actuator, fluorinated alkenes
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electrical properties and electrically driven actuation
Published on 2026-05-11 by Zhu Mingze, Eisuke Honda, Norio Tsubokawa, Takeshi Yamauchi @NATURE
Abstract: Polymer Journal, Published online: 11 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41428-026-01184-3Pyrene-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) was noncovalently grafted onto multiwalled carbon nanotubes (mwCNTs) via π–π stacking interactions, enabling stable aqueous dispersion with poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT: PSS) and fabrication of uniform conductive composite films. The films exhibited enhanced electrical conductivity, reduced mechanical shrinkage stress, and rapid el[...]
Our summary: Pyrene-functionalized PEG was grafted onto mwCNTs, creating stable dispersions with PEDOT:PSS. The resulting films showed improved conductivity and rapid electrothermal actuation. These materials have potential uses in low-voltage-driven flexible electrochemical actuators.
conductive composites, electrothermal actuation, multiwalled carbon nanotubes, energy storage
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An explainable multimodal large language model for 3D object comparison
Published on 2026-04-17 by @OXFORD
Abstract: AbstractObject comparison, a core cognitive ability for human understanding and decision-making, is essential in complex three-dimensional (3D) environments, such as enabling intelligent robotic systems to autonomously select appropriate tools and plan sequences of object manipulations, supporting computer-aided design (CAD) in assessing modifications against previous models, and ensuring quality control by verifying whether manufactured products match their original designs. However, there is a[...]
Our summary: Comp-PointLLM is a novel multimodal large language model for comparing 3D point cloud objects. It integrates 3D geometric and 2D visual features to enhance object understanding. Experimental results show significant performance improvements and strong zero-shot generalization capabilities.
multimodal, large language model, 3D object comparison, explainability
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