View source for 17829085. SENSOR DEVICES INCLUDING FORCE SENSORS AND ROBOTS INCORPORATING THE SAME simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=SENSOR DEVICES INCLUDING FORCE SENSORS AND ROBOTS INCORPORATING THE SAME=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Alexander Alspach of Somerville MA (US)|Alexander Alspach of Somerville MA (US)]][[Category:Alexander Alspach of Somerville MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Andrew M. Beaulieu of Somerville MA (US)|Andrew M. Beaulieu of Somerville MA (US)]][[Category:Andrew M. Beaulieu of Somerville MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Aimee S. Goncalves of Kingston MA (US)|Aimee S. Goncalves of Kingston MA (US)]][[Category:Aimee S. Goncalves of Kingston MA (US)]]

==SENSOR DEVICES INCLUDING FORCE SENSORS AND ROBOTS INCORPORATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17829085 titled 'SENSOR DEVICES INCLUDING FORCE SENSORS AND ROBOTS INCORPORATING THE SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a patent application for sensor devices and robots incorporating these sensors. 

* The sensor device includes an inflatable diaphragm that can be placed on a member.
* The device also includes an array of force sensors positioned around the inflatable diaphragm.
* The force sensors provide signals that indicate the location of contact between an object and the inflatable diaphragm.

==Potential Applications==
* Robotic applications that require precise sensing of contact with objects.
* Medical devices that need to detect and measure forces applied to specific areas.
* Industrial automation where force sensing is necessary for safety and control.

==Problems Solved==
* Provides a way to accurately detect and measure forces applied to a specific location.
* Enables robots and other devices to have a better understanding of their environment.
* Allows for more precise control and manipulation of objects.

==Benefits==
* Improved safety in robotic applications by detecting and responding to excessive forces.
* Enhanced accuracy in medical devices for better diagnosis and treatment.
* Increased efficiency and productivity in industrial automation by enabling better control and monitoring.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Sensor devices including force sensors and robots incorporating the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor device includes an inflatable diaphragm operable to be disposed on a member, and an array of force sensors disposed about the inflatable diaphragm, wherein the array of force sensors provides one or more signals indicative of a location of contact between an object and the inflatable diaphragm.



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