Articulated multi-axle vehicles are interesting from a control-theoretic perspective due to their peculiar kinematic offtracking characteristics, instability modes, and singularities. Holonomic and nonholonomic constraints affecting the kinematic behavior is investigated in order to develop control-oriented kinematic models representative of these peculiarities. Then, the structure of these constraints is exploited to develop an iterative algorithm to symbolically derive yaw-plane kinematic models of generalized $n$-trailer articulated vehicles with an arbitrary number of multi-axle vehicle units. A formal proof is provided for the maximum number of kinematic controls admissible to a large-scale generalized articulated vehicle system, which leads to a generalized Ackermann steering law for $n$-trailer systems. Moreover, kinematic data collected from a test vehicle is used to validate the kinematic models and, to understand the rearward yaw rate amplification behavior of the vehicle pulling multiple simulated trailers.

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains the new smart camper. Are you one of those people who would consider going camping if you didn't have to rough it too much? You might be more of the "glamping" type. That's where the Pebble Flow all-electric camper comes in, although, this is not your ordinary camper. It can do just about everything for you, so you get the best of both worlds and enjoy the outdoors without giving up any comforts or conveniences.

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The use of cables for aerial manipulation has shown to be a lightweight and versatile way to interact with objects. However, fastening objects using cables is still a challenge and human is required. In this work, we propose a novel way to secure objects using hitches. The hitch can be formed and morphed in midair using a team of aerial robots with cables. The hitch's shape is modeled as a convex polygon, making it versatile and adaptable to a wide variety of objects. We propose an algorithm to form the hitch systematically. The steps can run in parallel, allowing hitches with a large number of robots to be formed in constant time. We develop a set of actions that include different actions to change the shape of the hitch. We demonstrate our methods using a team of aerial robots via simulation and actual experiments.

A robotic drone that can travel through air and water, and also attach itself to larger objects with a suction cup, could be useful for tagging wild animals, say its creators. The suction cup is inspired by the remora fish, which attaches itself to larger marine creatures in a symbiotic relationship where the remora eats parasites that would irritate its host and also gets a ride in return. "My original thought was'let's find a point where we can beat nature'," says Li Wen at Beihang University in Beijing. "Let's do a robot that can not only swim and stick underwater, but also can fly into the air and stick in the air. I don't think there are any animals that can do this."

Hitch Works, Inc. has launched a new internal talent mobility platform, Hitch, which transforms the workplace into an inclusive, agile, and adaptive enterprise. Deployed over three years with large enterprises, Hitch has a proven track record of transforming organizations' ways of working and driving greater productivity at scale with several global customers, including Allianz Global Investors, Dolby Laboratories, and HERE Technologies. According to Gartner, the Internal Talent Marketplace is expected to become a transformative market segment within the $30.5B On September 16, 2020, Hitch's award-winning Founder and CEO, Kelley Steven-Waiss, and world-renowned HR industry analyst, educator, and thought leader, Josh Bersin, will co-lead "Rethink Talent Mobility: Designing Talent Operating Models for the New Era" webinar. Joined by HERE Technologies leaders, they will share how Hitch is changing the way the workplace sees its workforce.

Bossa Nova's shelf-scanning robot contains the same kind of sensors as a self-driving car. It's an unsettling time to be a major bricks-and-mortar retailer in the US. Retail corporate defaults hit an all-time high in the first quarter of this year as shoppers continue to abandon their local malls and embrace e-commerce. There's no denying that it's simpler to search for a product on Amazon than it is to march up and down aisles at the grocery store. But California-based robotics firm Bossa Nova is hoping to breathe new life into the bricks-and-mortar experience with the help of its shelf-scanning robot.

"The End of Work" author John Tamny discusses why technology will help the jobs market and how robots will help the entertainment industry. Walmart's robot maker Bossa Nova Robotics announced on Thursday that it has raised another $29 million to help ramp up its production to fill more retailer requests over the next six months. Martin Hitch, co-founder and chief business officer of the San-Francisco-based robotics company, says the new funding will allow them to produce hundreds of robots a month to meet its new demand for 2019. The new $29 million funding round was led by Cota Capital, China Walden Venture and LG Electronics, which bumps up the company's total funding to $70 million. Bossa Nova also announced a new manufacturing partnership with Flex to expand its production.

China's Didi Chuxing is rolling out new safety measures for its Hitch carpooling service after a driver allegedly killed a passenger last week. Drivers will need to verify their identities through facial recognition before each trip -- the alleged murderer, who was also found dead over the weekend, was using his father's Hitch account when he picked up the victim. Drivers using Didi's other ridesharing programs must pass a facial recognition test before each shift as well. Hitch suspended activities for a week following the killing, and will not allow trips between 10 PM and 6 AM while it explores additional safety measures for night-time rides. In the meantime, drivers and passengers taking a trip that's likely to end after 10 PM will receive a safety reminder before starting the ride.

Many workers are anxious about the integration of robots into the workforce because of the potential job losses for people, particularly in low-skilled sectors. But in 50 Walmart locations around the United States, robots from the San Francisco-based robotics firm Bossa Nova are welcomed with open arms. These robots are taking on some of the most tedious tasks: identifying when items are out of stock, finding incorrect prices and missing or incorrect labels. And, according to Martin Hitch, chief business officer at Bossa Nova, who spoke with MIT Technology Review, employees love the bots and surprisingly customers don't seem to care. Hitch explained that one of the ways that seemed to help the robots "fit in" and be quickly accepted by the staff was that they gave them a name.