Robotic toolset and gripper
US10500735B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/0475
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot configured to use a gripper to grasp one or more tools is disclosed. In various embodiments, the robot comprises a robotic arm having a gripper disposed at a free moving end of the robotic arm, and a set of two or more tools configured to grasped or otherwise engaged by the gripper. Each tool in the set of two or more tools may be disposed in a corresponding tool holder, optionally attached to the robot or situated near the robot. The robot is configured to use the gripper to retrieve a selected tool from its tool holder to perform a task; use the tool to perform the task; and return the tool to its tool holder.
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