公开(公告)号：US11794359B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17875674

申请日：2022-07-28

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Timothy J. Mourlam ,  David Lindquist ,  William Naber ,  Robert Nichols

IPC: B25J19/02 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/02 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B25J5/00 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/66

CPC classification number: B25J19/023 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J13/02 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/66

Abstract: A system, method, and device for a remotely controlled robot unit affixed to a boom assembly. The robot unit comprises at least one arm for performing an action, a remotely controlled movable six-degree-of freedom camera mount, at least one camera disposed on the camera mount to capture visual information, and at least one depth camera disposed on the camera mount to capture three-dimensional depth information. Captured sensory information may be transmitted to an operator using a head mount and motion controls for controlling movement of the robot unit. Operator movement captured by the head mount and motion controls may be compared to a digital representation generated from the three-dimensional depth information to aid in positioning and moving the robot unit.

公开(公告)号：US11717969B1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17875743

申请日：2022-07-28

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Mourlam ,  David Lindquist ,  William Naber ,  Jonathan Westin Sykes

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  H02G1/02 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1682 ,  B25J9/1669 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/0084 ,  H02G1/02

Abstract: Systems and methods for cooperative aerial robotics for working in an aerial work environment. In some embodiments, a robot system may comprise a robot unit comprising high-dexterity manipulators for performing high-dexterity work. The robot system may further comprise a high-capacity manipulator for performing high-capacity work. The robot system may comprise a plurality of sensors for detecting the work environment and providing a representative work environment to an operator and/or a controller for operation of the robot system to complete the aerial work. The robot system may be remotely operated by an operator, automatically, and/or autonomously. The robot system may be disposed at the top of a boom of an aerial device for performing work in high-voltage areas.

公开(公告)号：US11997429B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US18225326

申请日：2023-07-24

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Timothy J. Mourlam

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/06 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T3/12 ,  G06T3/4015 ,  H04N23/661 ,  H04N23/695 ,  H04N7/22

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J13/06 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06T3/12 ,  G06T3/4015 ,  H04N23/661 ,  H04N23/695 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  H04N7/22

Abstract: Media, systems, and methods for reducing latency in a head-mounted display for the remote operation of machinery. A remote camera sends raw video to a graphics processing unit which processes the video and transmits the updated video to a head-mounted display with limited latency such that the control of remote devices may be improved. The image may be spherically rendered and projected onto the head-mounted display with a rectangular view. The graphics processing unit may determine a rotation matrix based on a pose of the remote camera and a pose of the head-mounted display, and the image may be projected based on the rotation matrix.

公开(公告)号：US11697209B1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17875893

申请日：2022-07-28

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Mourlam ,  Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Riley Gossling

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/02 ,  B25J13/06 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B66F11/04

CPC classification number: B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1643 ,  B25J9/1676 ,  B25J13/025 ,  B25J13/065 ,  B25J13/088 ,  B66F11/046

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling motion of remotely operated equipment such that a motion path is automatically determined for a plurality of joints of the remotely operated equipment based on an updated target position input received from an operator, a current position of the remotely operated equipment, and predetermined parameters indicative of the geometry of the plurality of joints. An optimized motion path may be provided that avoids detected obstacles and joint singularities of the remotely operated equipment.

公开(公告)号：US20240033928A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18199570

申请日：2023-05-19

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Mourlam ,  Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Riley Gossling

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/02 ,  B66F11/04 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J13/06

CPC classification number: B25J9/1689 ,  B25J13/025 ,  B66F11/046 ,  B25J9/1676 ,  B25J13/088 ,  B25J9/1643 ,  B25J13/065

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling motion of remotely operated equipment such that a motion path is automatically determined for a plurality of joints of the remotely operated equipment based on an updated target position input received from an operator, a current position of the remotely operated equipment, and predetermined parameters indicative of the geometry of the plurality of joints. An optimized motion path may be provided that avoids detected obstacles and joint singularities of the remotely operated equipment.

公开(公告)号：US20240033925A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18212415

申请日：2023-06-21

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Mourlam ,  David Lindquist ,  William Naber ,  Jonathan Westin Sykes

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/1682 ,  B25J9/1669 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/0084

Abstract: Systems and methods for cooperative aerial robotics for working in an aerial work environment. In some embodiments, a robot system may comprise a robot unit comprising high-dexterity manipulators for performing high-dexterity work. The robot system may further comprise a high-capacity manipulator for performing high-capacity work. The robot system may comprise a plurality of sensors for detecting the work environment and providing a representative work environment to an operator and/or a controller for operation of the robot system to complete the aerial work. The robot system may be remotely operated by an operator, automatically, and/or autonomously. The robot system may be disposed at the top of a boom of an aerial device for performing work in high-voltage areas.

公开(公告)号：US20240275925A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18643767

申请日：2024-04-23

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Timothy J. Mourlam

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/06 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T3/12 ,  G06T3/4015 ,  H04N7/22 ,  H04N23/661 ,  H04N23/695

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J13/06 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06T3/12 ,  G06T3/4015 ,  H04N23/661 ,  H04N23/695 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  H04N7/22

Abstract: Media, systems, and methods for reducing latency in a head-mounted display for the remote operation of machinery. A remote camera sends raw video to a graphics processing unit which processes the video and transmits the updated video to a head-mounted display with limited latency such that the control of remote devices may be improved. The image may be spherically rendered and projected onto the head-mounted display with a rectangular view. The graphics processing unit may determine a rotation matrix based on a pose of the remote camera and a pose of the head-mounted display, and the image may be projected based on the rotation matrix.

公开(公告)号：US20240040087A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18225326

申请日：2023-07-24

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Timothy J. Mourlam

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/695 ,  H04N23/661 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T3/00 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/06

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  H04N23/695 ,  H04N23/661 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06T3/4015 ,  G06T3/0062 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J13/06 ,  H04N7/22

Abstract: Media, systems, and methods for reducing latency in a head-mounted display for the remote operation of machinery. A remote camera sends raw video to a graphics processing unit which processes the video and transmits the updated video to a head-mounted display with limited latency such that the control of remote devices may be improved. The image may be spherically rendered and projected onto the head-mounted display with a rectangular view. The graphics processing unit may determine a rotation matrix based on a pose of the remote camera and a pose of the head-mounted display, and the image may be projected based on the rotation matrix.

公开(公告)号：US20240033950A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18368155

申请日：2023-09-14

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Timothy J. Mourlam ,  David Lindquist ,  William Naber ,  Robert Nichols

IPC: B25J19/02 ,  H04N23/66 ,  H04N23/57 ,  B25J9/16 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B25J5/00 ,  H04N13/282 ,  B25J13/02

CPC classification number: B25J19/023 ,  H04N23/66 ,  H04N23/57 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  H04N7/181 ,  B25J5/00 ,  H04N13/282 ,  B25J13/02

Abstract: A system, method, and device for a remotely controlled robot unit affixed to a boom assembly. The robot unit comprises at least one arm for performing an action, a remotely controlled movable six-degree-of freedom camera mount, at least one camera disposed on the camera mount to capture visual information, and at least one depth camera disposed on the camera mount to capture three-dimensional depth information. Captured sensory information may be transmitted to an operator using a head mount and motion controls for controlling movement of the robot unit. Operator movement captured by the head mount and motion controls may be compared to a digital representation generated from the three-dimensional depth information to aid in positioning and moving the robot unit.

公开(公告)号：US20250065526A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18238221

申请日：2023-08-25

Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Nichols ,  Jonathan Westin Sykes ,  Timothy J. Mourlam ,  Douglas E. Frazier ,  Stephen J. Driscoll ,  Timothy L. McHugh

IPC: B26D5/08 ,  B26D5/00 ,  B26D7/26

Abstract: Systems and methods for cutting aerial objects by a remotely operated cutting system disposed on a boom tip of an aerial device are disclosed. In some embodiments, a remotely operated cutting system may be operable to translate and rotate in three dimensions to obtain an optimal cutting position. The cutting device may be configured to cut tree limbs, power lines, metal bars, or the like. A sensor may detect electrical energy in proximity to a cutting location associated with the cutting device. The cutting device may be controlled by an operator at a remote location communicatively connected to control the cutting device and view the cutting device by a camera mounted on the boom tip or the cutting system. The cutting device may further be automatically operated based on stored computer-executable instructions.