Systems and methods for redundant network communication in a robot

    公开(公告)号:US11897132B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-13

    申请号:US17989408

    申请日:2022-11-17

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    CPC classification number: B25J9/1602 G05B2219/31115 G05B2219/39001

    Abstract: A technology is described for redundant network communication in a robot. An example of the technology can include a main robotic controller, a local controller in network communication with the main robotic controller, and instructions that, when executed by the processor, transfer first and second data signals between the main robotic controller and the local controller via first and second network channels. The first data signal is sent over the first network channel, and the second data signal is sent over the second network channel. The instructions compare the first data signal with the second data signal to determine signal integrity of the data signals; determine degradation of the first data signal if the signal integrity is less than the signal integrity of the second data signal; and select the second data signal for processing if degradation of the first data signal is determined.

    Robotic joint system with length adapter

    公开(公告)号:US11826907B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-28

    申请号:US17890181

    申请日:2022-08-17

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 B25J9/144 B25J9/146

    Abstract: A robotic joint system is provided that facilitates efficient movement of a ground-contacting robotic system, such as during a gait cycle. The robotic joint system can comprise a first support member, a second support member, and a joint assembly rotatably coupling the first support member to the second support member about an axis of rotation. The joint assembly can comprise a passive actuation system coupled between the first and second support members. The passive actuation system can comprise a passive actuator operable to store energy and to release energy to apply a torque to the joint assembly and the first and second support members, and a length adapter coupled to the passive actuator operable to selectively direct the output of the stored energy of the passive actuator.

    Sole with various compliant regions for robots

    公开(公告)号:US11738452B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-29

    申请号:US17877794

    申请日:2022-07-29

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A robot system, comprising a robot capable of gait or gait-like operations, stance or stance-like operations, or a combination of these. The robot can comprise at least one ground-contacting appendage configured to facilitate locomotion of the robot. The system can further comprise a sole supported on the ground-contacting appendage that is operable to interface with a ground surface. The sole can comprise a robot interface facilitating attachment of the sole to the robot, a first sole component having a ground-contacting surface, the first sole component defining a first compliant zone, and a second sole component having a ground-contacting surface, the second sole component defining a second compliant zone. The first sole component can comprise a compliance the same or different than the second sole component.

    Coupleable, Unmanned Ground Vehicles with Coordinated Control

    公开(公告)号:US20220204100A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-30

    申请号:US17139878

    申请日:2020-12-31

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A robotic system comprises a first robotic crawler having a mobility mechanism for locomotion, a second robotic crawler having a mobility mechanism for locomotion, and at least one coupling mechanism supported by at least one of the first or second robotic crawlers to couple and uncouple the first and second robotic crawlers to and from each other. When coupled together, the first and second robotic crawlers are operable as a unified robotic crawler system in a coordinated drive mode for operational control of respective mobility mechanisms in a coordinated manner. Various operating modes provide for selective control of various aspects of the first and second robotic crawlers, whether coordinated or independent control. The unified robotic crawler system provides greater or enhanced stability of the first and second robotic crawlers. Associated methods are provided herein.

    Method for Redundant Control Policies for Safe Operation of an Exoskeleton

    公开(公告)号:US20220176559A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:US17114464

    申请日:2020-12-07

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: An exoskeleton operable in a safety mode comprises a plurality of support structures, and at least one joint mechanism rotatably coupling two of the plurality of support structures, and a plurality of sensors associated with the at least one joint mechanism. The exoskeleton comprises a controller configured to generate a plurality of command signals according to a plurality of respective control policies, and configured to generate each command signal based on sensor output data from at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors, and configured to control operation of the at least one joint mechanism according to a selected control policy, of the plurality of control policies, based on at least one of an identified discrepancy between at least some of the plurality of command signals or a determination whether each of the plurality of sensors satisfies at least one self-test defined criterion defined criterion or a comparison criterion between the output signal of two or more sensors of the plurality of sensors, or both of these.

    Anchored Aerial Countermeasures for Rapid Deployment and Neutralizing Of Target Aerial Vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US20210188435A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US17175418

    申请日:2021-02-12

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A system for neutralization of a target aerial vehicle comprises a plurality of counter-attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and an aerial vehicle detection system comprising at least one detection sensor opeagble to detect a target aerial vehicle in flight. The system also comprises a net tethering the plurality of counter-attack UAVs to one another. The counter-attack UAV(s) are operable to capture and neutralize the target aerial vehicle with an aerial vehicle capture countermeasure in the form of a net. The system can comprise at least one net storage device associated with a structure and configured to store at least a portion of the net when in a stowed position, and to facilitate deployment of the net when moved to a deployed position in response to coordinated flight of the plurality of counter-attack UAVs based on the detected target aerial vehicle.

    Tunable Actuator Joint Modules Having Energy Recovering Quasi-Passive Elastic Actuators with Internal Valve Arrangements

    公开(公告)号:US20210069892A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US17093487

    申请日:2020-11-09

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A robotic system for a robotic limb configured to recover energy for minimizing power consumption of the robotic system, comprising a first support member, a second support member, and a quasi-passive elastic actuator rotatably coupling the first and second support members to define a joint of the robotic system rotatable about an axis of rotation defining a degree of freedom. The quasi-passive elastic actuator can comprise a first vane device and a second vane device, the first vane device and second vane device being rotatable relative to each other within the housing and defining, at least in part, a compression chamber and an expansion chamber. The system can further comprise a valve assembly, the valve assembly comprising a valve device disposed through an opening of the first vane device along the axis of rotation, and a shunt circuit facilitating fluid flow between the compression and expansion chambers through the valve assembly. The valve assembly is operable to position the valve device in an open position to open the shunt circuit to place the quasi-passive elastic actuator in an inelastic state, and to position the valve device in a closed position to close the shunt circuit to place the quasi-passive elastic actuator in an elastic state.

    Tunable Actuator Joint Modules Having Energy Recovering Quasi-Passive Elastic Actuators with Internal Valve Arrangements

    公开(公告)号:US20210069891A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US17093475

    申请日:2020-11-09

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A method of facilitating switching of a quasi-passive elastic actuator of a tunable actuator joint module of a robotic system between an inelastic state and an elastic state comprising configuring a quasi-passive elastic actuator to be operable with a primary actuator of the tunable actuator joint module to selectively apply an augmented torque to assist the primary actuator in rotation of a joint of the tunable actuator joint module. The method further comprises configuring an elastic component of the quasi-passive actuator to comprise a first vane device and second vane device rotatable relative to each other within a housing, supporting a valve assembly about the axis of rotation of the joint through the first vane device, and configuring a shunt circuit to facilitate fluid flow between compression and expansion chambers through the valve assembly. The method can further comprise configuring the valve assembly with a valve device disposed in an opening of a shaft of the first vane device, the valve device being actuatable between an open position to open the shunt circuit and a closed position to close the shunt circuit.

    Version History Management Using a Blockchain

    公开(公告)号:US20200334032A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-22

    申请号:US16389840

    申请日:2019-04-19

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    Abstract: A technology is described for managing and securing a software version history for a device using a blockchain. An example method can include receiving device information for a device configured to receive software updates, where a device history for the device can be contained in a blockchain distributed among multiple network nodes. The device information can be validated against the device history contained in the blockchain to confirm an identity of the device, and a software update can be initiated for the device. An indication that the software update was installed on the device can be received and a block can be generated to include information for the software update installed on the device. The block can be sent to the network nodes configured to determine acceptance of the block and append the block to the blockchain when the block is accepted.

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