Robot interaction with human co-workers
US12403602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/49157
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provide functionality to prevent collisions between robots and objects. An example embodiment detects a type and a location of an object based on a camera image of the object, where the image has a reference frame. Motion of the object is then predicted based on at least one of: the detected type of the object, the detected location of the object, and a model of object motion. To continue, a motion plan for the robot is generated that avoids having the robot collide with the object based on the predicted motion of the object and a transformation between the reference frame of the image and a reference frame of the robot. The robot can be controlled to move in accordance with the motion plan or a signal can be generated that controls the robot to operate in accordance with the motion plan.
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