Jumping robot

US9004201B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY · US

Inventors

• Ning Xi · Okemos, US
• Jianguo Zhao · Fremont, US
• Bingtuan Gao · East Lansing, US
• Jing Xu · Buffalo, US
• Matt Mutka · Okemos, US
• Li Xiao · Beijing, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 14, 2015
• Expiry date: Dec 22, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S901/01
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A jumping robot is provided. In another aspect, a jumping robot weighs less than 50 grams, jumps at least 20 cm high and has a maximum linear dimension of 10 cm. A further aspect provides a robot that employs an electromagnetic actuator that actuates at least two of: jumping, steering, self-righting, and/or mid-air orientation control.