18272759. Mobile Robot simplified abstract (Hitachi High-Tech Corporation)
Contents
- 1 Mobile Robot
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Mobile Robot - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Mobile Robot
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Toshifumi Mitsuyama of Tokyo (JP)
Hiroki Takahashi of Tokyo (JP)
Mobile Robot - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18272759 titled 'Mobile Robot
Simplified Explanation
The present invention describes a mobile robot with a multi-jointed arm that can absorb impacts from uneven road surfaces and estimate its position and orientation while in motion.
- The mobile robot has an operation mechanism with a multi-jointed arm.
- It also has a movement mechanism that causes the operation mechanism to move.
- The movement mechanism includes a first support part and a second support part to support its weight.
- The second support part is positioned closer to the outer peripheral section in the movement direction than the first support part.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in autonomous vehicles, robotic delivery systems, and industrial automation processes.
Problems Solved
The mobile robot can navigate uneven terrains while maintaining stability and accuracy in its movements.
Benefits
Improved efficiency and safety in robotic operations, increased adaptability to various environments, and enhanced performance in challenging conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Robotic Mobility in Unpredictable Environments: Applications of the Multi-Jointed Arm Mobile Robot"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to mobile robots with multi-jointed arms, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the mobile robot differentiate between different types of uneven road surfaces? 2. What sensors or technology are used to estimate the position and orientation of the robot accurately?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention provides a mobile robot that can simultaneously absorb an impact received from an uneven road surface while moving and estimate the position or orientation of the mobile robot while functioning. The mobile robot according to the present invention has an operation mechanism having a multi-jointed arm, and a movement mechanism that causes the operation mechanism to move, the mobile robot being characterized in that: the movement mechanism has a first support part and a second support part, which support the weight of the movement mechanism; and the second support part is installed at a position that is nearer to an outer peripheral section, in terms of the movement direction of the movement mechanism, than is the installation position of the first support part.
