SOFT ROBOTIC RETRACTORS
    2.
    发明申请
    SOFT ROBOTIC RETRACTORS 审中-公开
    软手动放大器

    公开(公告)号:US20160135799A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US14937554

    申请日:2015-11-10

    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments describe soft robotic actuators for medical use, such as during surgeries and other medical procedures. According to one embodiment, a soft robotic incision retractor is provided. According to another embodiment, a soft robotic body tissue retractor is provided. The incision retractor and body tissue refractor may be used together, for example by using the incision retractor to hold open an incision while the body tissue retractor manipulates biological matter or an object accessible through the incision. Described embodiments offer the ability to conform to a given space, reduced risk of damage to surrounding structures as compared to traditional retractors, the ability to deliver varying amounts of force, the ability to be made from medically safe materials, and the potential for re-use or disposability.

    Abstract translation: 示例性实施例描述用于医疗用途的软式机器人致动器,例如在手术和其他医疗过程期间。 根据一个实施例,提供了一种软式自动切口牵开器。 根据另一个实施例,提供了一种软的机器人身体组织牵缩器。 切口牵开器和身体组织折射器可以一起使用,例如通过使用切口牵开器在身体组织牵开器操纵生物物质或通过切口可接近的物体时保持开口切口。 描述的实施例提供了符合给定空间的能力,与传统牵缩器相比降低了对周围结构的损害风险,提供不同程度的力的能力,由医疗安全的材料制成的能力以及重新形成的潜力, 使用或一次性。

    MODULAR ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
    6.
    发明申请
    MODULAR ROBOTIC SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    模块化机器人系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160361821A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-15

    申请号:US15180653

    申请日:2016-06-13

    CPC classification number: B25J15/0023 B25J15/0061 B25J15/10

    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide modular robotic systems that allow one or more operation parameters of a robotic actuator, or group of actuators, to be dynamically configured or reconfigured. The operation parameters may be, for example, the X, Y, and/or Z position of the actuator or group of actuators with respect to other actuators, the arrangement of the actuator(s) into an array or matrix, the rotation or pitch of an actuator, the distance between actuators, the grip strength or grip surface of an actuator, etc. Accordingly, the same robotic manipulator(s) may be used for multiple purposes in multiple different contexts, manipulators can be swapped out on-the-fly, and robotic systems may be dynamically reconfigured to perform new tasks.

    Abstract translation: 示例性实施例提供允许机器人致动器或致动器组的一个或多个操作参数被动态配置或重新配置的模块化机器人系统。 操作参数可以是例如致动器或致动器组相对于其他致动器的X,Y和/或Z位置,致动器的布置成阵列或矩阵,旋转或俯仰 致动器之间的距离,致动器的抓握强度或抓握表面等。因此,相同的机器人操纵器可以用于多个不同上下文中的多个目的,操纵器可以被交换出来, 飞行和机器人系统可以被动态地重新配置以执行新的任务。

    ENHANCEMENT OF SOFT ROBOTIC GRIPPERS THROUGH INTEGRATION OF STIFF STRUCTURES
    8.
    发明申请
    ENHANCEMENT OF SOFT ROBOTIC GRIPPERS THROUGH INTEGRATION OF STIFF STRUCTURES 审中-公开
    柔性机器人通过整合结构的增强

    公开(公告)号:US20170036355A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-09

    申请号:US15137356

    申请日:2016-04-25

    CPC classification number: B25J15/0023 B25J9/142 B25J15/12

    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to various improvements in soft robotic actuators, and more specifically the integration of stiff or rigid bodies into soft actuators to provide adjustable gripping behaviors. These actuators may be used as robotic end effectors to, for example, automate material handling processes. According to some embodiments, the actuators may be deployed in combination with a static or dynamic rigid structure, such as a rod. The rigid structure may extend beside or within the actuator. Multiple rigid structures may be deployed on the sides of an actuator, or multiple actuators may be deployed on the sides of a rigid structure. In further embodiments, an array or matrix of actuators may be integrated into a rigid structure, providing a low-profile gripper that can be maneuvered into tight spaces.

    Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及软式机器人致动器的各种改进,更具体地说,将刚性或刚性体整合到柔性致动器中以提供可调节的抓握行为。 这些致动器可以用作例如自动化材料处理过程的机器人末端执行器。 根据一些实施例,致动器可以与诸如杆的静态或动态刚性结构组合地展开。 刚性结构可以在致动器的旁边或内部延伸。 多个刚性结构可以部署在致动器的侧面上,或者多个致动器可以部署在刚性结构的侧面上。 在另外的实施例中,致动器的阵列或矩阵可以集成到刚性结构中,从而提供可以被操纵到狭窄空间的低轮廓的夹持器。

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