View source for 18550972. ROBOT simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)

=ROBOT=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.|HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.]]


[[Category:HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Takeshi Koshiishi of Saitama (JP)|Takeshi Koshiishi of Saitama (JP)]][[Category:Takeshi Koshiishi of Saitama (JP)]]

[[:Category:Yasushi Takahashi of Saitama (JP)|Yasushi Takahashi of Saitama (JP)]][[Category:Yasushi Takahashi of Saitama (JP)]]

[[:Category:Masaki Ueyama of Saitama (JP)|Masaki Ueyama of Saitama (JP)]][[Category:Masaki Ueyama of Saitama (JP)]]

==ROBOT - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18550972 titled 'ROBOT

==Simplified Explanation==

The robot described in the patent application is designed to mimic human-like movements through its various components and features. 

* The robot includes a self-propelled drive unit, a trunk unit mounted on the drive unit, and a head unit installed above the trunk unit.
* The head unit contains an image capturing unit and a transmission unit for sending captured images to a user terminal.
* The robot also features a swingable cover that creates a space between the trunk unit and the cover, along with first and second coil springs between the trunk unit and the cover.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be used in various industries such as entertainment, healthcare, and education for tasks that require human-like movements and interactions.

== Problems Solved ==
The robot addresses the need for a more lifelike and interactive robot that can perform tasks requiring human-like movements and behaviors.

== Benefits ==
The robot provides a more engaging and realistic experience for users interacting with it, making it suitable for applications where human-like movements are essential.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Human-like Robot Technology for Entertainment and Healthcare" - This title could attract businesses looking to incorporate lifelike robots into their products or services.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the development of humanoid robots with advanced motion capabilities in the field of robotics.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the robot navigate different types of terrain or environments? ===
The patent application does not specify how the robot is able to move in various environments or if it is limited to specific types of terrain.

=== What safety features are in place to prevent accidents or injuries when interacting with the robot? ===
The patent application does not mention any specific safety features that may be incorporated into the robot to ensure the well-being of users during interactions.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Provided is a robot that realizes human-like movements. A robot () comprises: a self-propelled drive unit (); a trunk unit () mounted on the drive unit (); and a head unit () installed above the trunk unit (). The head unit () has an image capturing unit (), and a transmission unit for transmitting an image captured by the image capturing unit () as a signal to a user terminal. The robot () comprises: a cover () that is swingable and covers the trunk unit () so as to provide a space between the trunk unit () and the cover (); and a first coil spring () and a second coil spring () disposed between the trunk unit () and the cover ().



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