Systems and methods for detecting contact between a link and an external object
US11839969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting contact between a link and an external object are provided. In one aspect, there is provided a robotic system, including a manipulatable link, a rigid shell configured to overlay the manipulatable link, and one or more sensors positioned between the rigid shell and the manipulatable link. The one or more sensors are configured to detect contact between the rigid shell and an external object.
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