18666897. ROBOT ARM AND ROBOT simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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ROBOT ARM AND ROBOT
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Noboru Kawaguchi of Tokyo (JP)
ROBOT ARM AND ROBOT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18666897 titled 'ROBOT ARM AND ROBOT
The abstract describes a patent application for a robot arm with a robot hand that can move fingers to adjust the distance between them. The arm includes a forearm and a wrist joint for rotation.
- The robot arm has a robot hand with a hand base, first and second finger connection portions, and a finger moving portion.
- The hand base can rotate around a rotation axis passing through the midpoint between the fingertips of the first and third fingers.
- The forearm is connected to the robot hand through a wrist joint with rotational degrees of freedom.
- The forearm can rotate around a forearm rotation axis, allowing the hand base to be rotated.
Potential Applications: - Industrial automation - Medical robotics - Assistive devices for people with disabilities
Problems Solved: - Precise finger movement control - Enhanced dexterity in robotic applications
Benefits: - Improved manipulation capabilities - Increased flexibility in various tasks
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Robotic Arm Technology for Enhanced Automation This technology can be used in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries to improve efficiency and precision in tasks requiring delicate manipulation.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the rotation axis of the hand base improve finger movement control?
The rotation axis allows for precise adjustments in the distance between fingers, enhancing dexterity.
2. What are the potential benefits of using this robot arm technology in medical robotics?
This technology can improve surgical procedures by providing precise and controlled movements for delicate tasks.
Original Abstract Submitted
A robot arm includes a robot hand including a hand base to which first and second finger connection portions are connected, and a finger moving portion to move the first and second finger connection portions with respect to the hand base such that a distance between a first finger and a third finger increases or decreases. A rotation axis rotating the hand base passes through a midpoint between fingertips of the first finger and the third finger while the first finger and the third finger are perpendicular to the hand base. the robot arm includes a forearm and a wrist joint to connect the robot hand to the forearm rotatably with two rotational degrees of freedom or one rotational degree of freedom. The forearm is rotatable around a forearm rotation axis that passes through the forearm and is the rotation axis that allows the hand base to be rotated.
