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Robot, robot system, robot control device, and state determining method

US8650965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2011
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J13/085
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robot according to an embodiment includes an arm, a strain sensor, one or more actuator, and a sensor fixing jig. The strain sensor includes a piezoelectric body that has a natural frequency higher than a natural frequency of a structural material forming the arm. The one or more actuators are provided in the arm to drive the arm. The sensor fixing jig is provided in a base of the actuator, among the actuators in the arm, closest to a base end of the arm. The strain sensor is provided in the sensor fixing jig.

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