View source for 20240033908. Sole with Sole Component Stabilizers for Robots simplified abstract (Sarcos Corp.)

=Sole with Sole Component Stabilizers for Robots=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Sarcos Corp.|Sarcos Corp.]]


[[Category:Sarcos Corp.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Fraser M. Smith of Salt Lake City UT (US)|Fraser M. Smith of Salt Lake City UT (US)]][[Category:Fraser M. Smith of Salt Lake City UT (US)]]

[[:Category:Marc X. Olivier of Salt Lake City UT (US)|Marc X. Olivier of Salt Lake City UT (US)]][[Category:Marc X. Olivier of Salt Lake City UT (US)]]

==Sole with Sole Component Stabilizers for Robots - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240033908 titled 'Sole with Sole Component Stabilizers for Robots

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a robot system that includes a robot capable of various movements, such as walking or standing, and at least one appendage that contacts the ground to facilitate the robot's locomotion. The system also includes a sole that is supported by the ground-contacting appendage and can interface with the ground surface. The sole has two components, each with a ground-contacting surface and a compliant zone. The compliance of the two components can be the same or different.

* The robot system comprises a robot capable of gait or gait-like operations, stance or stance-like operations, or a combination of these.
* The robot has at least one ground-contacting appendage that helps in the robot's movement.
* The system includes a sole that is supported by the ground-contacting appendage and can interact with the ground surface.
* The sole has two components: a first component with a ground-contacting surface and a first compliant zone, and a second component with a ground-contacting surface and a second compliant zone.
* The compliance of the first and second sole components can be the same or different.

Potential Applications:
* Robotics: This technology can be applied in various robotic systems that require locomotion or stability, such as humanoid robots, walking robots, or robotic prosthetics.
* Assistive Devices: The compliant sole can be used in assistive devices like exoskeletons or orthotics to provide better support and comfort during movement.

Problems Solved:
* Improved Locomotion: The compliant sole allows for better adaptation to different ground surfaces, enhancing the robot's stability and locomotion capabilities.
* Reduced Impact: The compliance of the sole components helps in absorbing shocks and reducing the impact on the robot's body or the user's body in assistive devices.

Benefits:
* Enhanced Stability: The compliant sole improves the robot's stability by adapting to uneven or challenging terrains.
* Increased Comfort: The compliance of the sole components provides a more comfortable experience for the robot or the user by reducing the impact and pressure on the feet or appendages.
* Versatile Adaptation: The ability to have different compliance levels in the sole components allows for versatile adaptation to various ground conditions.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a robot system, comprising a robot capable of gait or gait-like operations, stance or stance-like operations, or a combination of these. the robot can comprise at least one ground-contacting appendage configured to facilitate locomotion of the robot. the system can further comprise a sole supported on the ground-contacting appendage that is operable to interface with a ground surface. the sole can comprise a robot interface facilitating attachment of the sole to the robot, a first sole component having a ground-contacting surface, the first sole component defining a first compliant zone, and a second sole component having a ground-contacting surface, the second sole component defining a second compliant zone. the first sole component can comprise a compliance the same or different than the second sole component.



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