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User interfaces for robot training

US8996167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2012
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S901/47
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with various embodiments, a user interface embedded into a robot facilitates robot training via direct and intuitive physical interactions. In some embodiments, the user interface includes a wrist cuff that, when grasped by the user, switches the robot into zero-force gravity-compensated mode.

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