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Inverted pendulum type moving body and method of controlling the same

US8265774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2008
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/42
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inverted pendulum type moving body according to the present invention includes: first actuators that rotationally drive wheels each disposed on an axle; and a turning motion control portion that controls the first actuators when the inverted pendulum type moving body comes into contact with an obstacle so as to allow the inverted pendulum type moving body to perform a turning motion.

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