Method and device for manipulating an object
US8727410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F11/048
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for manipulating an object with a remote vehicle having a manipulator attached to a manipulator arm. The manipulator comprises a jamming or other phase change material in a housing. The method comprises pressing the manipulator housing to the object, activating the jamming or other phase change material to cause the manipulator to grasp the object, and moving one or more of the manipulator arm and the remote vehicle to manipulate the object.
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