Robotics & Automation
Robot architectures, control, perception and autonomous material movement in industrial settings.
Category CAT-000000042
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- OT-2026-000000418
A method includes capturing, by a camera in a robotic system, a first image of an object at a first location. The method also includes, identifying, by a processor in the robotic system, whether one or more features are present in the first image of the object using an object detection model. In response to determining
- OT-2026-000000417
The invention discloses a method of undisrupted human-machine workflow coupling, including S 1 , dividing a workflow in a laboratory into manual operations and automated workflows; S 2 , calculating control torque of a main robot and the subordinate robot in the teleoperation system. While the subordinate robot tracks
- OT-2026-000000413
An arithmetic apparatus includes: a control part that outputs a control signal for controlling an imaging part and a robot equipped with the imaging part; and a learning part that generates a model for determining a parameter of arithmetic processing in the control part, by learning using an imaging result of a learnin
- OT-2026-000000411
A temperature-sensitive transistor-actuator device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The temperature-sensitive transistor-actuator device comprises a semiconductor layer; a block copolymer layer formed on the semiconductor layer and having a lamella structure; an ion gel layer formed on the block c
- OT-2026-000000407
An automated cosmetic application system comprising a robotics component, one or more cosmetic applicators, a computer vision system, and a facing mapping module. The system is configured to capture real-time facial landmark data, generate a personalized three-dimensional facial map, and control a robotic applicator to
- OT-2026-000000406
A method for processing workpieces, in particular by painting, using a robot to simplify planning of the robot path or to make it fully automatic. The method can be used individually and together particularly advantageously. For example, not only can a painting strategy developed on at least one sample workpiece be tra
- OT-2026-000000384
A gripping device is configured to assemble a connector to a vehicle. An automatic connector assembling system may use the gripping device, and capture a two-dimensional image of an input connector or an output connector of each of a plurality of wiring connectors by a vision camera, detect a position of the input conn
- OT-2026-000000372
A system and method for dispensing a beverage by using a robotic arm are disclosed. The method includes detecting one or more individuals in front of a bar countertop by using a set of sensors. Further, the method includes individually fetching one or more glasses from a glass resting tray based on the detected one or
- OT-2026-000000370
A system, a method, and a program for generating a three-dimensional model are provided. A system for generating a three-dimensional model according to an embodiment includes an end effector including a flexible grip part for gripping an object, a deformation sensor configured to detect a deformed shape of the grip par
- OT-2026-000000351
A robot controller that can accurately determine whether a collaborative robot is in either a collaborative state or a non-collaborative state. The robot controller includes: an acquisitor acquiring a prescribed detection range from a detection device detecting the human present in the detection range; a range determin
- OT-2026-000000341
A robot end effector is contemplated. The robot end effector comprises a first deformable gripper, a second deformable gripper coupled to the first deformable gripper by a linkage, and an actuator coupled to the linkage and operable to move at least one of the first deformable gripper and the second deformable gripper
- OT-2026-000000339
A robot system includes a robot device for supplying a workpiece to a machine tool, a hand attached to a distal end of an arm of the robot device, a force sensor for detecting an external force applied to the hand, and a robot control device for controlling the robot device. The robot control device includes an operati
- OT-2026-000000329
A method of programming a curved path for a welding robot includes recording input of a first arc segment endpoint, a first intermediate point, and a second arc segment endpoint along the curved path. The first intermediate point is located between the first and second arc segment endpoints. The curved path is determin
- OT-2026-000000319
A robot cell, having a cell floor defining an array of nodes corresponding with a predetermined two-dimensional coordinate system and defining a volume for receiving a workpiece W therein and accessible by a human operator, is described. The robot cell comprises: a set of robots, including a first robot, having respect
- OT-2026-000000281
A telescopic column assembly ( 213 ) for docking of a robotic arm at variable height in a robotic assisted surgery is disclosed herein. The telescopic column assembly ( 213 ) may include a plurality of spring assemblies ( 321 ), a rack and pinion assembly ( 323 ), a position sensor ( 325 ), and a motor ( 449 ). The plu
- OT-2026-000000264
An object holding method includes: a step of determining a center of a first object assumed to be held by an end effector for a plurality of holding postures which the end effector is able to take; a step of measuring a shape of a second object based on an image in which the second object is captured from a viewpoint;
- OT-2026-000000258
Disclosed is a medical robot system including medical robots placed at different locations and a data analysis apparatus. Each of the medical robots includes a controller that transmits data on a state of operation of the medical robot to the data analysis apparatus. The data analysis apparatus includes a data analysis
- OT-2026-000000252
Embodiments relate to a waste disposal automation robot system that can detect the position and shape of a medical waste box loaded in a roll container using a collaborative robot and a 3D vision system, and then can automatically convey and load the box onto a conveyor. The system includes a first 3D vision camera per
- OT-2026-000000245
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for robot planning. One of the methods includes maintaining a library of pre-generated candidate actions that represent respective robot capabilities; receiving an initial task plan for performing a particular task, wherein
- OT-2026-000000241
Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer readable media for managing a tool in a robot system. In a method, a plurality of arm positions of a robot arm of the robot system are obtained when the tool is placed under a posture on a surface of a calibration object for calibrating the tool, where the posture represents
- OT-2026-000000231
A method and apparatus for position alignment of a robotic arm, which includes determining initial position information of a target plane targeted by the robotic arm, where the initial position information includes a unit normal vector of the target plane and a preset projection point; controlling the robotic arm to mo
- OT-2026-000000230
A humanoid android including a head assembly, an upper body assembly, and a legs assembly mimicking human movements. The head assembly and the legs assembly are attached to the upper body assembly resembling a human body. The humanoid android further comprises a skin assembly including a skin that can be of different c
- OT-2026-000000227
A robot system includes a multi-joint robot arm including a plurality of joints; a robot controller configured or programmed to control movement of the multi-joint robot arm; an interactor configured to interact with a workpiece; a signal output configured to output a moving amount signal based on a moving amount of th
- OT-2026-000000219
A tool, for depalletizing mixed pallet load article units, includes: a frame; a first grip assembly interfacing and engaging with a surface of a pallet load article unit, where the first grip assembly is movable, relative to the frame, in a first direction between gripping and ungripping positions; a second grip assemb
- OT-2026-000000203
A humanoid robot includes a torso, a left arm assembly coupled to the torso and having a first reference line, a left wrist coupled to the left arm assembly and including at least a rotational axis, and a left end effector coupled to the left wrist. The left end effector is configured to move about the rotational axis
- OT-2026-000000194
A supernumerary robotic limb (SRL) system can include a plurality of rigid links, a joint that connects one rigid link to another rigid link in the plurality of rigid arms, and two variable stiffness actuators (VSAs) configured to drive the plurality of rigid links in order to complete at least one task. The VSAs can e
- OT-2026-000000187
A lift device includes a lift apparatus configured to raise and lower a robotic attachment and a base assembly configured to support the lift apparatus. The base assembly includes a prime mover configured to rotate one or more wheels coupled to the base assembly. The lift device also includes a controller in communicat
- OT-2026-000000186
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for switching in real-time between different trajectories during custom real-time control. One of the methods include: obtaining a definition of a first trajectory for a robot and a definition of a second trajectory for the
- OT-2026-000000169
According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a cooking robot system may include a first kettle, a multi-joint robot, and a controller, and wherein the controller, when controlling a movement of the multi-joint robot to grip a cooking utensil, determines whether to rotate a gripper unit coupled to the multi-
- OT-2026-000000159
The disclosure provides a critical care system, a critical care system control method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium recording a program. A critical care system includes: a photographing device which is capable of remotely controlling at least one of a position and a direction; a critical care
- OT-2026-000000153
The present invention relates to a collaborative Delta robot ( 1 ) comprising a stationary base ( 2 ) and a mobile basket ( 3 ) connected to the base ( 2 ) by means of three kinematic chains ( 4, 5, 6 ), where each kinematic chain is driven by its own motor ( 7 ), characterized in that the robot comprises first means (
- OT-2026-000000146
Disclosed are systems, method and devices for the processing of plasterboard sheets to provide cut plasterboard panels which are appropriately dimensioned for installation on a building site. The technology provides devices for measuring building framing, translating the building measurements to cut instructions, equip
- OT-2026-000000127
A tracking device that is mountable to a robot, the tracking device has a plurality of faces that contain marking indicia thereon that is used by an imaging apparatus to track the position of a robot. The robot is not required to be at a fixed location, and may have mobility features, such as drives that move the robot
- OT-2026-000000124
Pressure disturbances in a pneumatic robotic force control device—including force overshoot upon initial contact between a robotic tool and a workpiece—are mitigated by increasing the mass air flow in or out of a pneumatic chamber via one or more force overshoot mitigation air passages formed in the robotic force contr
- OT-2026-000000102
A photographing method for picking or placing, applied includes: obtaining first multi-dimensional image information of a target position in a target shelf; determining, according to the first multi-dimensional image information, whether there is a first item in the target position; and determining a photographing stra
- OT-2026-000000098
Disclosed are a micro electro-hydraulic linear actuator and a hand of an electro-hydraulic driving robot, comprising an actuator base, a spherical pump unit and a reciprocating piston mechanism encapsulated in a closed elastic leather bag. The actuator base is provided with a hydraulic cylinder and a cylinder liner, bo
- OT-2026-000000097
Technologies are generally described for en route food product preparation. Food product preparation process steps and timing may be determined based on travel information (e.g., starting point, intermediate waypoints, delivery destination, routes, etc.), as well as, food item and food product information. Instructions
- OT-2026-000000092
A mobile robot apparatus includes a main body; a first wheel and a second wheel respectively provided on opposite sides of the main body; a first driving device configured to rotate the first wheel and the second wheel; a second driving device configured to rectilinearly move the main body along a reference axis that i
- OT-2026-000000085
A bearing includes an inner ring, an outer ring, an annular retainer, and rollers. The inner ring is located radially outside a central axis. The outer ring is located radially outside the inner ring. The retainer is located between the inner ring and the outer ring. The rollers are positioned at intervals in the circu
- OT-2026-000000077
According to one embodiment, a parallel link mechanism includes a base portion, a movable portion, a braking unit, motors, links, and a switching unit. The movable portion is separated from the base portion in a first direction. The braking unit is provided between the base portion and the movable portion, and includes
- OT-2026-000000046
This disclosure describes an optical depth measurement system for robotic bin picking applications, designed to mitigate errors caused by specular reflections from object surfaces. Conventional structured light systems can misinterpret specular returns as valid surface points, leading to inaccurate depth maps and faile
- OT-2026-000000019
This disclosure details a mechanism for extending the effective payload capacity and preserving acceleration characteristics of a Delta robot by counterweighting its upper arm linkage. Delta robots typically experience a significant reduction in achievable acceleration with increasing payload due to the inherent inerti
- OT-2026-000000018
This disclosure describes a system for managing automated guided vehicle (AGV) traffic by reserving individual path segments, addressing issues prevalent in traditional area-based control systems. Area-based methods often lead to vehicle deadlocks at intersections and underutilized floor capacity due to large, exclusiv
- OT-2026-000000017
This disclosure describes a method for precisely inserting a mating component into a corresponding receptacle using a robotic manipulator. The system employs a force-controlled spiral search pattern to locate the receptacle's opening. The search is bounded by an accumulated lateral force threshold, which prevents galli
- OT-2026-000000016
This disclosure describes a system for autonomous mobile robot docking utilizing a two-stage fiducial approach. It addresses the common challenge where a single fiducial either provides a wide capture range or high precision, but not both, often leading to docking failures during the transition. The system employs a la
- OT-2026-000000015
This disclosure describes a method and system for dynamic speed and separation monitoring for robotic manipulators. It addresses the limitations of fixed safety zones that either cause premature robot stops or necessitate conservative sizing, leading to reduced operational throughput. The described arrangement computes
- OT-2026-000000014
This disclosure describes a system for compensating for positional and orientational inaccuracies of a mobile robot base prior to executing a precision manipulation task. It addresses the challenge of achieving high-accuracy manipulation with a mobile platform that has inherent limitations in docking repeatability. An
- OT-2026-000000013
This disclosure describes a tool changer coupling system incorporating redundant locking detection mechanisms independent of the actuator state. The problem addressed is the potential for tool drops when a coupling reports locked solely based on actuator position, without confirming mechanical engagement of the locking
- OT-2026-000000012
This disclosure describes a soft robotic gripper employing a granular jamming mechanism to conform to and grasp objects of varied shapes and stiffness. The gripper features a compliant outer membrane enclosing a volume of granular material, which transitions from a fluid-like state to a rigid solid state upon the appli
- OT-2026-000000011
This disclosure describes a vacuum gripper array incorporating per-pad isolation to prevent system vacuum collapse when engaging loads with varying porosity or incomplete coverage. The arrangement utilizes individual check valves for each gripper pad, a vacuum reservoir, and a control unit. It details how the system ac