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Robot

US9266240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2014
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S901/49
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a robot further improved in safety. The robot includes at least one link which is rotatably coupled around an axis, a motor which rotates the link around the axis, a first sensor which detects a rotation state of the motor, and a second sensor which detects a rotation state of the link. The robot also includes a controller which controls the rotation of the link based on information from the first sensor. The controller determines an operation state of at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor, based on first information from the first sensor and second information from the second sensor.

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