Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240100705). SONICFINGER: LOW-COST, COMPACT, PROXIMITY AND CONTACT SENSOR FOR REACTIVE POSITIONING simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 SONICFINGER: LOW-COST, COMPACT, PROXIMITY AND CONTACT SENSOR FOR REACTIVE POSITIONING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SONICFINGER: LOW-COST, COMPACT, PROXIMITY AND CONTACT SENSOR FOR REACTIVE POSITIONING - 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 How does the system handle different types of objects with varying acoustic properties?
- 1.11 What is the range of detection for the pre-touch proximity detection feature?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
SONICFINGER: LOW-COST, COMPACT, PROXIMITY AND CONTACT SENSOR FOR REACTIVE POSITIONING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Siddharth Rupavatharam of Piscataway NJ (US)
Richard Howard of Highland Park NJ (US)
Daewon Lee of Princeton NJ (US)
Lawrence Jackel of Keyport NJ (US)
Caleb Sebastian Escobedo of Brooklyn NY (US)
Ibrahim Volkan Isler of Saint Paul MN (US)
SONICFINGER: LOW-COST, COMPACT, PROXIMITY AND CONTACT SENSOR FOR REACTIVE POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240100705 titled 'SONICFINGER: LOW-COST, COMPACT, PROXIMITY AND CONTACT SENSOR FOR REACTIVE POSITIONING
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the patent application is a system for reactive positioning of a robot gripper using fingers with transducers that generate vibrational energy and convert acoustic reflections into voltage signals. The system includes a signal processing circuit, memory storing instructions, and a processor that performs pre-touch proximity detection, grasp positioning, and contact detection based on the reflection data.
- Fingers with transducers generate vibrational energy and convert acoustic reflections into voltage signals.
- Signal processing circuit provides input signals to transducers and processes voltage signals to obtain reflection data.
- Processor executes instructions for pre-touch proximity detection, grasp positioning, and contact detection based on reflection data.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries such as manufacturing, robotics, automation, and healthcare for tasks requiring precise gripping and positioning.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately positioning a robot gripper by using acoustic reflections to detect proximity, position the gripper for grasping, and determine contact with objects.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in gripping and positioning objects, increased efficiency in robotic operations, and enhanced safety by detecting contact with objects.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in automated assembly lines where robots need to grasp and position objects with high precision. Another application could be in the healthcare industry for robotic surgery where delicate instruments need to be positioned accurately.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar systems used in industrial robots for object detection and positioning. Another could be acoustic sensors used in medical devices for detecting contact with tissues during surgical procedures.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle different types of objects with varying acoustic properties?
The patent application does not specify how the system adapts to different objects with different acoustic properties. Further details on the system's ability to adjust to various materials would be beneficial.
What is the range of detection for the pre-touch proximity detection feature?
The patent application does not mention the specific range of detection for the pre-touch proximity detection feature. Understanding the limitations of this detection range would be important for practical applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
in some embodiments, an apparatus for performing reactive positioning of a robot gripper includes one or more fingers disposed on an end-effector of the robot, a signal processing circuit, a memory storing instructions, and a processor. each of the one or more fingers includes a transducer configured to generate vibrational energy based on an input signal, and convert an acoustic reflection of the vibrational energy from an object into a voltage signal. the signal processing circuit is configured to provide the input signal to each transducer, and perform signal processing on the voltage signal of each transducer resulting in reflection data. the processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform pre-touch proximity detection on the reflection data, perform grasp positioning on the reflection data, perform contact detection from the reflection data, and provide, to the robot, results of the pre-touch proximity detection, the grasp positioning, and the contact detection.
