Robotics patent applications on 14th August 2025
Robotics Patent Applications on 14th August 2025
Executive Summary
On 14th August 2025, 92 patent applications related to Robotics were published, representing 1.4% of all patent applications for the day. This moderate level of activity shows Robotics is gaining significant attention from innovators.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Robotics innovation include:
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- FANUC CORPORATION: 4 applications (4.3% of Robotics patents)
- Screen Holdings Co Ltd: 3 applications (3.3% of Robotics patents)
- Irobot Corp: 2 applications (2.2% of Robotics patents)
- MAKO Surgical Corp: 2 applications (2.2% of Robotics patents)
- HONDA MOTOR CO LTD: 2 applications (2.2% of Robotics patents)
These 5 organizations account for 13 applications (14.1% of all Robotics patents), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Robotics encompass several key innovation areas:
- Robotics: Core technology area
- Robotic: Core technology area
- Automation: Core technology area
- Industrial Robot: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Robotics include:
- A61B34/30 (Surgical robots): 6 applications (6.5%)
- B25J5/007 ({mounted on wheels}): 5 applications (5.4%)
- B25J9/0009 ({Constructional details, e.g. manipulator supports, bases}): 5 applications (5.4%)
- B25J9/1679 ({characterised by the tasks executed}): 5 applications (5.4%)
- G05D1/247 (SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES): 4 applications (4.3%)
- B25J9/1697 ({Vision controlled systems}): 4 applications (4.3%)
- G05D1/246 (SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES): 3 applications (3.3%)
- A47L2201/04 (DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING (brushes): 3 applications (3.3%)
- A61B34/20 (Surgical navigation systems; Devices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis): 3 applications (3.3%)
- B25J19/023 ({including video camera means}): 3 applications (3.3%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Robotics spans multiple countries:
- US: 161 inventors (53.5%)
- CN: 42 inventors (14.0%)
- JP: 30 inventors (10.0%)
- CA: 11 inventors (3.7%)
- FR: 9 inventors (3.0%)
- IN: 7 inventors (2.3%)
- IL: 6 inventors (2.0%)
- DE: 6 inventors (2.0%)
- NO: 4 inventors (1.3%)
- IT: 4 inventors (1.3%)
The US accounts for 53.5% of inventors in Robotics, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Robotics include:
- HONDA MOTOR CO LTD × Northwestern University: 1 joint applications
- Finrip × Commissariat A L`Energie Atomique Et Aux Energies Alternatives: 1 joint applications
- The University of Tokyo × Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp: 1 joint applications
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY × KIA CORPORATION: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 4 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Robotics.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Robotics innovation:
- Ichiro MITSUYOSHI of Kyoto JP: 3 applications
- Tadashi MAEGAWA of Kyoto JP: 2 applications
- Hidehiko OZAKI of Kyoto JP: 2 applications
- Nozomu NAKAGAWA of Kyoto JP: 2 applications
- Jason Crabtree of Vienna VA US: 2 applications
- Richard Kelley of Woodbridge VA US: 2 applications
- Jason Hopper of Halifax CA: 2 applications
- David Park of Fairfax VA US: 2 applications
- Michelle Bea Zundel of Provo UT US: 2 applications
- Steven P. Floeder of Shoreview MN US: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Robotics patent applications from 14th August 2025:
20250255213. AUTONOMOUS WORKING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM, AND WORKING METHOD
Applicant: Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co Ltd
Abstract: A mowing control process includes: acquiring map data of a first working area of a mowing task to be executed; planning a moving path of the autonomous working apparatus in the first working area at least according to the map data of the first working area, and controlling the autonomous working apparatus to autonomously traverse the first working area along the planned movement path and perform single-pass mowing in the first working area. The single-pass mowing is achieved through simultaneous...
20250255227. INDOOR AGRICULTURAL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
Applicant: Viscon Group Holding Bv
Abstract: An autonomous vehicle for autonomous navigation in an agricultural indoor environment includes an energy storage unit for storing electrical energy, a motor for moving the autonomous vehicle through the agricultural indoor environment using energy from the energy storage unit, and a wireless charging unit for charging the energy storage unit. The wireless charging unit is configured to wirelessly receive energy from an external charging station. A localizing unit is configured to generate data t...
20250255442. Pad Changing System for Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
Applicant: Irobot Corp
Abstract: A docking station for a mobile cleaning robot can include a housing. The housing can define or comprise a pad receptacle and a pad dispenser. The pad receptacle can be configured to receive a soiled pad from a pad tray of the mobile cleaning robot. The pad dispenser can be configured to provide a fresh pad to the pad tray of the mobile cleaning robot.
20250255443. ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER
Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
Abstract: A robotic vacuum cleaner includes a main body, a wheel, a drive motor, a gearbox, and a distance sensor. The distance sensor is for sensing a distance between the main body and a surface upon which the wheel is located. The robotic vacuum cleaner includes a suspension system coupling the wheel to the main body. The suspension system includes a first arm coupled to the gearbox at a first pivot point and coupled to the main body at a second pivot point. The suspension system also includes a second...
20250255466. STEERABLE AND FLEXIBLE ROBOTIC ENDOSCOPIC TOOLS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES
Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Abstract: A probe part includes a base member defining a first bore. A first elongated elastic member includes a near end secured to the base member and extends therefrom to a far end and defines a channel in communication with the first bore and that runs lengthwise with the first elongated elastic member. A first tendon has a first end and an opposite second end that is secured to the first elongated elastic member adjacent to the far end. The first tendon runs through the channel adjacent the first sid...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 92 applications in a single day, Robotics shows high innovation activity, indicating sustained R&D investment and market development.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Robotics spans 79 organizations, showing strong competitive activity and diverse investment in the field.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Robotics patents include: that, with, based, unit, from, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Robotics is in a growth phase with increasing market adoption and investment.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Robotics often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Medical Devices: 437 applications
- Semiconductors: 409 applications
- 5G Technology: 229 applications
- Cybersecurity: 225 applications
- Internet of Things: 171 applications
- Generative AI: 165 applications
- Renewable Energy: 162 applications
- Environmental Tech: 133 applications