Work support device, work support method, computer program product, and work support system
US11865719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/39004
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According an embodiment, a work support device includes an arm unit, a brake unit, a state determination unit, and a brake control unit. The arm unit includes a grasping part configured to grasp an object, a plurality of joint parts, and a plurality of link parts actuatably coupled through each joint part. The brake unit is provided to at least one of the joint parts to restrict actuation of the arm unit. The state determination unit determines the state of the arm unit. The brake control unit controls the brake unit to restrict actuation of the arm unit in accordance with the state of the arm unit.
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