Modular robot and operation method thereof
US11345023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular robot can include a first connection device including a first contact array composed of at least one electrode; a driving device configured to implement movement of the modular robot; and a processor configured to control the first connection device and the driving device, detect fastening of the first connection device with a second connection device of a module device, the second connection device including a second contact array composed of at least one electrode, and in response to identifying the module device based on a contact pattern formed based on the first contact array being in contact with the second contact array, activate at least one of a function of the driving device or a function of the module device.
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