Detachable end effectors for cosmetics robotics
US11787071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40201
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for ensuring safe operation of a robot used for cosmetics applications, including the retrofitting of robots not originally design for such applications. The robot is used for the automatic placement of eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, a safety barrier is provided by a physical barrier or light curtain. In the invention, the robot uses an end effector which is configured to extend through the safety barrier and includes a release mechanism configured to readily release from the robot upon contacting the human subject, thereby preventing injury.
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