Robotic imaging system with force-based collision avoidance mode
US12390930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40477
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic imaging system includes a camera configured to obtain one or more images of a target site. A robotic arm is operatively connected to the camera, the robotic arm being adapted to selectively move the camera in a movement sequence. A force-based sensor is configured to detect and transmit sensor data related to at least one of force and/or torque imparted by a user for moving the camera. The system includes a controller configured to receive the sensor data. The controller has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The controller is adapted to selectively execute a collision avoidance mode, including applying a respective correction force to modify the movement sequence when the camera and/or the robotic arm enter a predefined buffer zone.
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