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

    公开(公告)号:US20240316789A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-26

    申请号:US18414352

    申请日:2024-01-16

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    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.

    Robotic Article Managing End Effector with Capture Device Having Discrete Compliant Rods

    公开(公告)号:US20240261981A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-08

    申请号:US18414314

    申请日:2024-01-16

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    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.

    Capture and Support Mount for Retaining Installed Solar Panels

    公开(公告)号:US20240235460A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18094905

    申请日:2023-01-09

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    CPC classification number: H02S20/30

    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.

    Walk-About Exoskeleton
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240227162A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18408413

    申请日:2024-01-09

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    CPC classification number: A61H3/00 B25J9/0006 A61H2201/1619 A61H2201/164

    Abstract: A walk-about exoskeleton system can comprise an exoskeleton and a walk-about platform in support of the exoskeleton. The walk-about platform can be maneuverable about a ground surface. The walk-about platform can comprise a conveyance system operable with the walk-about platform. The conveyance system can be operable to facilitate movement of the walk-about platform about the ground surface. The walk-about platform can also comprise a bi-pedal locomotion zone defined, at least in part, by the walk-about platform. The bi-pedal locomotion zone can provide clearance for bi-pedal locomotion of an operator donning the exoskeleton.

    Sole with Sole Component Stabilizers for Robots

    公开(公告)号:US20240033908A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US18351462

    申请日:2023-07-12

    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.

    Combining sensor output data to prevent unsafe operation of an exoskeleton

    公开(公告)号:US11833676B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-05

    申请号:US17114457

    申请日:2020-12-07

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 B25J9/1653 B25J9/1674 B25J13/085

    Abstract: An exoskeleton operable to prevent unsafe operation can comprise a plurality of joint mechanisms and a plurality of sensors comprising configured to generate sensor output data associated with at least two joint mechanisms. The exoskeleton can comprise a controller configured to receive the sensor output data; combine the sensor output data; and determine whether the combination of the sensor output data from the first and second sensors satisfies an error condition in relation to at least one defined criterion. The existence of an error condition can be indicative of an anomalous operating state of the exoskeleton, such as a malfunction or an (impending) anomalous kinematic movement. The controller can also combine command signals to be transmitted to two or more joint mechanisms to determine another anomalous operating state to prevent unsafe operation. Associated software and methods are provided.

    Sensor Suite Discrepancy Detection System for Safe Operation of an Exoskeleton

    公开(公告)号:US20230330837A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-19

    申请号:US18332660

    申请日:2023-06-09

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 B25J13/085

    Abstract: An exoskeleton comprising a plurality of support structures, and a plurality of joint mechanisms each joint mechanism rotatably coupling at least two of the plurality of support structures. A sensor discrepancy detection system can be operable to compare sensor output data from a user operated force moment sensor and at least one torque sensor of a joint mechanism. A controller can be configured to recruit at least one substitute sensor from a first sensor group of based on an identified discrepancy between the sensor output data and to execute a remedial measure associated with a safety mode of the exoskeleton for safe operation of the exoskeleton.

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