Modular robotic system and method for sample processing
US8965558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0465
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reconfigurable automated system is provided. The system comprises a backbone including a plurality of docking ports, at least one module including a connector for releasably coupling the module to the backbone, and a motion unit, connected to the backbone, for providing an object to the module when the module is coupled to the backbone. The module connector and one of the docking ports form a connection interface, including a mechanical alignment device and an electrical connection, when the module is operationally coupled to the backbone.
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