Control interface for robotic humanoid avatar system and related methods
US9987749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40264
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling a humanoid robot from a remote location are provided. One or more sensing devices are used to sense positions and movements of a user at an inhabiter station. A computing device generates a virtual character based upon the sensed positions and movements of the user and provides a plurality of outputs for controlling the humanoid robot based upon motion of the virtual character. The computing device includes a master controller to generate the virtual character and its behaviors and to transmit instructions to control motion of the humanoid robot to a slave controller located at the humanoid robot, providing smooth and natural motion of the humanoid robot. The method permits switching between multiple virtual characters in a single scene to control and alter the behavior of one or more humanoid robots located in several geographic locations.
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