Robotic system with haptic cutting tool
US10882191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D5/007
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Robotic system includes a control system and a slave device which is controlled by the control system. The slave device has a robotic grasping device formed of a rigid base and at least one finger which is movable to facilitate grasping of objects. At least one sensor is provided which senses a force applied to the finger. A cutting tool having a cutting jaw is also attached to the base. The cutting jaw is arranged to pivot on a pivot axis responsive to a pivot motion of the finger. The forces exerted on the cutting jaw are sensed with the sensor during a first predetermined range of finger motion associated with a cutting mode of operation.
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