Systems and methods for safe robot operation
US9043025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/43202
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, safe collaboration between a robot and humans is achieved by operating the robot continuously at or below a first threshold speed at which any collisions with a person's arms do not cause harm, and, upon detection of the person's torso or head within a danger zone around the robot, reducing the speed to or below a second threshold at which any collisions with the person's torso or head do not cause harm.
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