Robotics patent applications on 31st July 2025
Robotics Patent Applications on 31st July 2025
Executive Summary
On 31st July 2025, 88 patent applications related to Robotics were published, representing 1.2% 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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- Yanmar Holdings Co Ltd: 4 applications (4.5% of Robotics patents)
- INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC: 2 applications (2.3% of Robotics patents)
- Kabushiki Kaisha Yaskawa Denki: 2 applications (2.3% of Robotics patents)
- Wing Aviation Llc: 2 applications (2.3% of Robotics patents)
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 2 applications (2.3% of Robotics patents)
These 5 organizations account for 12 applications (13.6% 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:
- B25J9/1697 ({Vision controlled systems}): 7 applications (8.0%)
- G06V10/82 (IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING): 5 applications (5.7%)
- B25J9/1612 ({characterised by the hand, wrist, grip control}): 4 applications (4.5%)
- B25J13/088 ({with position, velocity or acceleration sensors}): 4 applications (4.5%)
- G05D2105/15 (SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES): 4 applications (4.5%)
- G06T7/70 (Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras (camera calibration): 4 applications (4.5%)
- G05D1/648 (SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES): 3 applications (3.4%)
- G05D2109/10 (SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES): 3 applications (3.4%)
- G06N20/00 (Machine learning): 3 applications (3.4%)
- G05D1/242 (SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES): 3 applications (3.4%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Robotics spans multiple countries:
- US: 156 inventors (50.3%)
- JP: 41 inventors (13.2%)
- DE: 30 inventors (9.7%)
- CN: 22 inventors (7.1%)
- CA: 9 inventors (2.9%)
- KR: 8 inventors (2.6%)
- GB: 7 inventors (2.3%)
- IL: 7 inventors (2.3%)
- TW: 5 inventors (1.6%)
- IN: 5 inventors (1.6%)
The US accounts for 50.3% of inventors in Robotics, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Robotics include:
- China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group Co Ltd × The Fifth Engineering Co Ltd Of China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group: 1 joint applications
- China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group Co Ltd × Guangxi Nanyu Railway Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- The Fifth Engineering Co Ltd Of China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group × Guangxi Nanyu Railway Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY × KIA CORPORATION: 1 joint applications
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY × Cmes Inc: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 5 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Robotics.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Robotics innovation:
- Kohei OTA of Osaka JP: 3 applications
- Tomohisa KANO of Osaka JP: 3 applications
- Terasu HOMMA of Osaka JP: 3 applications
- Scott E. MANZO of Shelton CT US: 2 applications
- Adam J. ROSS of Prospect CT US: 2 applications
- James FERRO of Shelton CT US: 2 applications
- Christopher V. Jones of Woburn MA US: 1 applications
- Gary Ellis Hall of Malden MA US: 1 applications
- Steven J. Baron of Nashua NH US: 1 applications
- Brent Hild of Bedford MA US: 1 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Robotics patent applications from 31st July 2025:
20250241499. MOBILE CLEANING ROBOT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Applicant: Irobot Corp
Abstract: A mobile cleaning robot includes a cleaning head configured to clean a floor surface in an environment, and at least one camera having a field of view that extends above the floor surface. The at least one camera is configured to capture images that include portions of the environment above the floor surface. The robot includes a recognition module is configured to recognize objects in the environment based on the images captured by the at least one camera, in which the recognition module is tra...
20250241538. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED ROBOTIC SYSTEM FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
Applicant: Ar & Ns Investment Llc
Abstract: A robotic system for physical therapy includes a stimulus device having a modular arrangement with multiple slots to detachably attach different stimulus sub-devices. The system includes control circuitry that determines a set of test stimuli for a user based on a trained artificial intelligence (AI)-based system and applies the stimuli for a first test duration. Based on the AI output, the system generates a physical stimulation instructions pack specific to the user. The instructions pack incl...
20250241672. PIVOT JOINTS FOR SURGICAL CUTTING DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF
Applicant: Distalmotion Sa
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surgical robotic systems having surgical scissors. In some embodiments, the surgical scissors include independently actuatable cutting members, where each cutting member is configured to rotate about an axis of a pin to perform a cutting operation. In some embodiments, the surgical scissors include an integrated spring. In some embodiments, the surgical scissors include cutting members that are configured to rotate about one or more axes while being constrained ...
20250241717. WIRELESS ARCHITECTURES FOR SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
Applicant: Covidien LP
Abstract: A surgical robotic system includes a control tower and a robotic system component. The control tower includes a tower Li-Fi transceiver configured to communicate on a first communication data channel. The robotic system component includes a robotic system component Li-Fi transceiver configured to communicate first data, and a self-aligning mechanism. The self aligning mechanism includes an imaging device configured to capture images configured to allow detection of a detected a geospatial locati...
20250241719. ADAPTER FOR MANUAL ACTUATION OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC
Abstract: A manual drive adapter for a robotic instrument includes an adapter housing configured to be releasably coupled to a force transmission mechanism of the robotic instrument. The force transmission mechanism includes a drive member interface and an input drive member configured to engage with a robotic drive output of a teleoperated surgical system. The adapter includes an output drive interface that includes an output drive member and is coupled to the adapter housing. The output drive interface ...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 88 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: robot, with, that, data, vehicle, 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: 448 applications
- Semiconductors: 429 applications
- Cybersecurity: 289 applications
- Renewable Energy: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 180 applications
- Environmental Tech: 165 applications
- 5G Technology: 154 applications
- Internet of Things: 152 applications