Robotic touch perception
US11345039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus such as a robot capable of performing goal oriented tasks may include one or more touch sensors to receive touch perception feedback on the location of objects and structures within an environment. A fusion engine may be configured to combine touch perception data with other types of sensor data such as data received from an image or distance sensor. The apparatus may combine distance sensor data with touch sensor data using inference models such as Bayesian inference. The touch sensor may be mounted onto an adjustable arm of a robot. The apparatus may use the data it has received from both a touch sensor and distance sensor to build a map of its environment and perform goal oriented tasks such as cleaning or moving objects.
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