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公开(公告)号：US11717956B1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-08
申请号：US17897762
申请日：2022-08-29
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier , Michael J. Myers , Chris Hirschi
IPC: B25J9/00
CPC classification number: B25J9/0006
Abstract: A robotic joint system with integrated safety can include a first support member, a second support member, and a tunable actuator joint assembly including a joint having an axis of rotation about which the first support member and the second support member rotate. The tunable actuator joint assembly can include a primary actuator and a quasi-passive linear pneumatic actuator coupled between the first and second support members. The quasi-passive linear pneumatic actuator can comprise an active state in which the quasi-passive linear pneumatic actuator stores energy upon a first rotation of the first and second support members and releases energy upon a second rotation of the first and second support members opposite the first rotation, and an inactive state that facilitates return of the first and second support members to a default position.
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42.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20230192292A1
公开(公告)日：2023-06-22
申请号：US17898289
申请日：2022-08-29
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64D47/08 , B64F1/02 , G05D1/0094 , B64U50/19
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 operable to detect the target aerial vehicle in flight. The system also comprises an aerial vehicle capture countermeasure in the form of 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 the 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 via coordinated flight of the plurality of counter-attack UAVs based on the detected target aerial vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US11472550B2
公开(公告)日：2022-10-18
申请号：US16151296
申请日：2018-10-03
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier
Abstract: A system for detecting and neutralizing a target aerial vehicle comprises a counter-attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising a flight body and a flight control system supported about the flight body operable to facilitate flight of the UAV, and an aerial vehicle countermeasure supported by the flight body. The system can comprise an aerial vehicle detection system comprising at least one detection sensor operable to detect a target aerial vehicle while in-flight, and operable to provide command data to the counter-attack UAV to facilitate interception of the target aerial vehicle by the counter-attack UAV. Upon interception of the target aerial vehicle, the counter-attack UAV is operable to disrupt operation of the detected target aerial vehicle with the aerial vehicle capture countermeasure, thereby neutralizing the target aerial vehicle. The counter-attack UAV and systems may be autonomously operated. Associated systems and methods are provided.
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公开(公告)号：US11440656B2
公开(公告)日：2022-09-13
申请号：US16151307
申请日：2018-10-03
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier
Abstract: A system for neutralizing target aerial vehicles comprises a projectile launching mechanism that launches a projectile that supports a counter-attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having an aerial vehicle countermeasure. The counter-attack UAV can be folded in the projectile, and operable to unfold when separated from the projectile. The system comprises an aerial vehicle detection system comprising a detection sensor that detects a target aerial vehicle. Upon detection, the projectile launching mechanisms launches the projectile, and the counter-attack UAV is thereafter separated from the projectile to operate in flight to neutralize the detected target aerial vehicle with the aerial vehicle countermeasure. The projectile launching mechanism can comprise a movable platform comprising a plurality of projectiles and counter-attack UAVs, and can comprise a detection sensor to detect target aerial vehicles.
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公开(公告)号：US20220203545A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-30
申请号：US17139854
申请日：2020-12-31
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier
IPC: B25J9/16
Abstract: A robotic device is disclosed that can have a plurality of non-dedicated, smart control devices. Each smart control device can provide smart functionality to control an operational function of the robotic device. In addition, a robotic system is disclosed that can include a robotic device having a local non-dedicated, smart control device providing smart functionality to control an operational function of the robotic device. The robotic device can also include a remote control device to communicate operational information with the local smart control device to facilitate user control of the robotic device.
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公开(公告)号：US10828767B2
公开(公告)日：2020-11-10
申请号：US15810119
申请日：2017-11-12
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier , Brian J. Maclean , Michael Myers
IPC: B25J9/00 , A61F2/64 , F15B15/12 , B25J13/08 , A61F2/68 , B25J9/14 , A61F2/70 , A61F2/50 , B25J19/00 , F15B15/20 , F15B11/072
Abstract: A quasi-passive elastic actuator operable within a robotic system comprising a housing comprising an output member operable to couple to a first support member of a robotic system, a first vane device supported by the housing and comprising an input member operable to couple to a second support member of the robotic system, a second vane device coupled to the housing and interfaced with the first 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. A valve assembly is located and operable at the joint of the robotic system, and is operable to switch the quasi-passive elastic actuator between an elastic state and an inelastic state, the valve assembly comprising a valve device disposed through an opening of the first vane device along an axis of rotation of the first vane device. The valve assembly defines, at least in part, a shunt circuit that facilitates fluid flow between the compression and expansion chambers through the valve assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US10821614B2
公开(公告)日：2020-11-03
申请号：US15810102
申请日：2017-11-12
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier
Abstract: A clutched joint module of a robotic system comprising an output member operable to couple to a first support member; an input member operable to couple to a second support member; a primary actuator operable to apply a primary torque to the output member to rotate the first and second support members relative to one another about an axis of rotation of the clutched joint module; a quasi-passive elastic actuator coupled to the input member and operable to apply an augmented torque to the output member that combines with the primary torque to rotate the output member about the axis of rotation; and a clutch mechanism operably coupled to the primary actuator and the quasi-passive elastic actuator operable in an engaged state or a disengaged state to actuate and deactivate the quasi-passive elastic actuator and to facilitate application or removal of the augmented torque.
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公开(公告)号：US10765537B2
公开(公告)日：2020-09-08
申请号：US15810108
申请日：2017-11-12
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith , Marc X. Olivier , Glenn Colvin
Abstract: A tunable actuator joint module of a robotic assembly comprises an output member and an input member, where the output member is rotatable about an axis of rotation. A primary actuator (e.g., a motor) is operable to apply a torque to rotate the output member about the axis of rotation. A quasi-passive elastic actuator (e.g., rotary or linear pneumatic actuator) comprising an elastic component is tunable to a joint stiffness value and is operable to selectively release stored energy to apply an augmented torque to assist rotation of the output member and to minimize power consumption of the primary actuator. The tunable actuator joint module comprises a control system having a valve assembly controllably operable to switch the quasi-passive elastic actuator between an elastic state and an inelastic state during respective portions of movement of the robotic assembly (e.g., a hip or knee joint of an exoskeleton). Associated systems and methods are provided.
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公开(公告)号：US20200206956A1
公开(公告)日：2020-07-02
申请号：US16237619
申请日：2018-12-31
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith
Abstract: A robotic end-effector to provide both magnetic and mechanical finger grip. The end-effector has one or more magnets coupled to a palm, each of the one or more magnets having a magnet face to magnetically attach to a ferromagnetic object. The magnet face(s) define(s) a magnetic engagement surface with the magnet and the palm disposed on a proximal side of the magnetic engagement surface. A finger is pivotally coupled to the palm to grip the ferromagnetic object or an other object. The finger has a deployed configuration in which the finger is disposed distally with respect to the magnetic engagement surface and opposes the palm or the magnet face to grip the ferromagnetic object or the other object. The finger has a retracted configuration in which the finger is disposed proximally with respect to the magnetic engagement surface along with the magnet and the palm, and in which the magnetic face forms an outermost contact surface.
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公开(公告)号：US20190202057A1
公开(公告)日：2019-07-04
申请号：US15859618
申请日：2017-12-31
Applicant: Sarcos Corp.
Inventor： Fraser M. Smith
CPC classification number: B25J9/1669 , B25J9/00 , B25J9/0003 , B25J9/1674 , B25J9/1697 , B25J11/008 , G05D1/0234 , G06F16/90335 , G06K7/10722 , G06K7/10861 , G06K7/12 , G06K19/06037 , G06K19/06131 , G06K19/0614 , Y10S901/01 , Y10S901/09 , Y10S901/47 , Y10S901/49
Abstract: A system and method comprises marking or identifying an object to be perceptible to robot, while being invisible or substantially invisible to humans. Such marking can facilitate interaction and navigation by the robot, and can create a machine or robot navigable environment for the robot. The machine readable indicia can comprise symbols that can be perceived and interpreted by the robot. The robot can utilize a camera with an image sensor to see the indicia. In addition, the indicia can be invisible or substantially invisible to the unaided human eye so that such indicia does not create an unpleasant environment for humans, and remains aesthetically pleasing to humans. For example, the indicia can reflect UV light, while the image sensor of the robot can be capable of detecting such UV light. Thus, the indicia can be perceived by the robot, while not interfering with the aesthetics of the environment.
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