Serpentine robotic crawler for performing dexterous operations
US9409292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20329
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A serpentine robotic crawler having multiple dexterous manipulators supported about multiple frame units. The frame units are connected via an articulating linkage at proximal ends wherein the articulating linkage is capable of positioning the frames into various configurations. Dexterous manipulators are coupled to distal ends of the frame units and are positionable via the articulating linkage and articulating joints therein into various positions about the frame ends. The configurations and positioning of the dexterous manipulators allows the robotic crawler to perform coordinated dexterous operations.
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