Biped ambulatory robot
US6640160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D57/032
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A biped ambulatory robot is provided having a structure in which the electrical storage device is arranged to reduce the load on the joints (particularly the knee joints) of the leg members of the robot and to enable easy maintenance of stability of the robot posture. The electrical storage device 19 which is a power supply for operation of the robot is installed on the electrical storage device unit 16 of the torso 1 of the robot, such that the center of gravity A of the electrical storage device exists on the forward side from the center of gravity B of the robot when in a vertically-erect posture and with the electrical storage device 19 removed. In a state in which the robot stands normally on the floor F with the knee joints 14 of the leg members 2 bent forward slightly, the center of gravity C of the entire robot including the electrical storage device 19 exists substantially directly above the knee joints 14 as seen from one side of the robot.
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