Capture and support mount for retaining installed solar panels

    公开(公告)号:US12244262B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-04

    申请号:US18094905

    申请日:2023-01-09

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    Abstract: A solar panel mount that retains a solar panel in an installed position. The solar panel mount can include a panel rest having a seating surface for the solar panel. The solar panel mount can further have a first support structure defining a first retaining channel positioned to receive a first edge of the solar panel in an installed position. The solar panel mount can further include second support structure defining a second retaining channel. The first and second retaining channels can be spatially positioned apart from each other at a distance greater than a length of the solar panel such that the first and second retaining channels are positioned to receive respective first and second edges of the solar panel to secure the solar panel in the installed position.

    Robotic Article Handling End Effector with Capture Device Having a Compliant Material

    公开(公告)号:US20240253246A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-01

    申请号:US18414287

    申请日:2024-01-16

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    CPC classification number: B25J15/0095

    Abstract: This disclosure sets forth a robotic end effector for acquiring and managing an article, such as an item of luggage. The robotic end effector can include an extendable arm comprising a first support member, a capture device comprising a guide member having a plurality of apertures formed therein with a rod slideably supported in each aperture of the guide member. The capture device can further include a biasing member associated with one or more rods and being configured to bias the one or more rods in a first direction relative to the guide member. The article interface system can include an actuatable article engagement device. The actuatable article engagement device can itself include an article interface surface. The actuatable article engagement device can be operated to interface with an article to facilitate movement of the article toward the capture device.

    Conveyance Systems for A Maneuverable Walk-About Platform for A Robotic Upper Exoskeleton

    公开(公告)号:US20240225943A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18408444

    申请日:2024-01-09

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A walk-about platform in support of an exoskeleton is provided. The walk-about platform can include a conveyance system operable to facilitate movement of the walk-about platform about a ground surface. The conveyance system can comprise a plurality of rollers, and at least one actuator operable to actuate one or more of the plurality of rollers to facilitate the movement of the walk-about platform about the ground surface. A bi-pedal locomotion zone can be defined, at least in part, by the plurality of rollers. The bi-pedal locomotion zone can provide clearance for bi-pedal locomotion of an operator donning the exoskeleton. The at least one actuator actuates the one or more of the plurality of rollers based on the bi-pedal locomotion of the operator donning the exoskeleton.

    Deployable aerial countermeasures for neutralizing and capturing target aerial vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US11465741B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-11

    申请号:US16151279

    申请日:2018-10-03

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A counter-attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), for aerial neutralization of a detected target aerial vehicle, comprises a flight body and a flight control system to intercept the detected target aerial vehicle, and comprises an aerial vehicle capture countermeasure (e.g., a net) operable to capture the detected target aerial vehicle. The aerial vehicle capture countermeasure can comprise a net deployable from the counter-attack UAV, and a captured target aerial vehicle can be delivered to a particular location. A system for aerial neutralization of a detected target aerial vehicle comprises an aerial vehicle detection system comprising at least one detection sensor operable to detect the target aerial vehicle, and operable to provide command data (including location data) to at least one counter-attack UAV for neutralization of the target aerial vehicle. The counter-attack UAV and systems may be autonomously operated. Associated systems and methods are provided.

    Covert identification tags viewable by robots and robotic devices

    公开(公告)号:US11413755B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-16

    申请号:US15859618

    申请日:2017-12-31

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    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.

    Unified Robotic Vehicle Systems and Methods of Control

    公开(公告)号:US20220212345A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-07

    申请号:US17139868

    申请日:2020-12-31

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Abstract: A robotic system comprising a master robotic system, and a first robotic system comprising a first mobile platform operable to move about a surface, and comprising a first manipulator. The robotic system can comprise a second robotic system comprising a second mobile platform operable to move about the surface, and comprising a second manipulator. A control module can be associated with the master robotic system and the first and second robotic systems, and can be operable in a paired control mode to facilitate paired control of the first and second robotic systems to move about the ground surface, and operable in an unpaired control mode to facilitate non-paired control of a selected one of the first or second robotic systems.

    Redundant Control Policies for Safe Operation of an Exoskeleton

    公开(公告)号:US20220176558A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:US17114458

    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 or a comparison criterion between the output signal of two or more sensors of the plurality of sensors, or both of these.

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