Method and system for autonomous body interaction
US11858144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus for autonomous body interaction system is provided. A system and method for a robot interacting with a human or other soft or deformable body is provided for the purpose of active application of pressure to specific points or regions of the body. The system and method conducts at least one of: localizing the position of the body, detecting the configuration of the body, identifying the surface region(s) of the body, predicting the underlying anatomy of the body, assessing the state of the body, preparing a plan for manipulation of the body, and executing a predetermined and/or dynamically updated plan on the body.
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