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Robotic torso sensing system and method

US9827669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2016
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0614
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic torso sensing system and method includes: a robotic torso comprising a mobile torso, the robotic torso further comprising a fixed torso; a motor configured to move the mobile torso; a torso encoder configured to provide information to the motor; a master controller operably connected to the motor, the master controller configured to control the motor, the master controller operably connected to the torso encoder, the master controller further configured to control the mobile torso; and a sensor configured to measure a position of the mobile torso, the sensor further configured to transmit the measurement to the master controller.

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