公开(公告)号：US20240058962A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18446786

申请日：2023-08-09

Applicant: Boston Dynamics, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Murphy ,  Alexander Perkins ,  Guillermo Diaz-Lankenau ,  Matthew Turpin ,  Phillip Cable

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/1666

Abstract: A kit includes a computing device configured to control motion of equipment for receiving one or more parcels in an environment of a mobile robot. The kit also includes a structure configured to couple to the equipment. The structure comprises an identifier configured to be sensed by a sensor of the mobile robot.

公开(公告)号：US20220305672A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-29

申请号：US17699528

申请日：2022-03-21

Applicant: Boston Dynamics, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Meduna ,  Michael Murphy ,  Guillermo Diaz-Lankenau ,  Chris Hamilton ,  John Aaron Saunders

IPC: B25J15/04 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B25J5/00

Abstract: A robot comprises a mobile base, a robotic arm operatively coupled to the mobile base, and at least one interface configured to enable selective coupling to at least one accessory. The at least one interface comprises an electrical interface configured to transmit power and/or data between the robot and the at least one accessory, and a mechanical interface configured to enable physical coupling between the robot and the at least one accessory.

公开(公告)号：US20240061428A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18447518

申请日：2023-08-10

Applicant: Boston Dynamics, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Perkins ,  Michael Murphy ,  Guillermo Diaz-Lankenau ,  Federico Vicentini ,  Mark Nehrkorn

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B66F9/06

CPC classification number: G05D1/021 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B66F9/063 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: A computing device receives location information for a mobile robot. The computing device also receives location information for an entity in an environment of the mobile robot. The computing device determines a distance between the mobile robot and the entity in the environment of the mobile robot. The computing device determines one or more operating parameters for the mobile robot. The one or more operating parameters are based on the determined distance.

公开(公告)号：US20230182329A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US18070759

申请日：2022-11-29

Applicant: Boston Dynamics, Inc.

Inventor： Guillermo Diaz-Lankenau ,  Michael Murphy

IPC: B25J19/06 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J19/065 ,  B25J9/0009 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J19/02

Abstract: Consistent connection strategies for coupling accessories to a robot can help achieve certain objectives, e.g., to tolerate and correct misalignment during coupling of the accessory. In some embodiments, the connection strategy may enable certain accessories to connect to certain sides of a robot. When connected, an accessory may be rigid in yaw, lateral motion, and fore/aft motion, while remaining unconstrained in roll and pitch as well as vertical motion. A sensor may enable detection of the accessory, and a mechanical fuse may release the accessory when a force threshold is exceeded. A mechanical coupler of an accessory may include two connectors, each of which includes a receiving area configured to receive a pin on the robot and a latch configured to retain the pin within the receiving area. The pins (and the receiving areas) may be differently sized, and may be differently arranged.