Method and system for improving locomotion in a robot
US12128974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F3/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for reducing impact forces to legged robots as a result of traversing a terrain. The method includes employing actuators and compliant elements to use the contact of a first portion of a foot assembly with a terrain during a step to reduce the vertical velocity of a subsequent portion of the foot assembly so that the vertical velocity of the subsequent portion as it touches the terrain is substantially zero relative to the terrain. Foot assemblies that employ these methods are also provided.
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