System and apparatus for robotic device and methods of using thereof

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  "publication_number": "US10646355B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "System and apparatus for robotic device and methods of using thereof",
  "abstract": "A robotic assembly control system is disclosed. The robotic assembly control system includes an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user, at least one robotic assembly, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, and at least one mobile platform, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A robotic assembly control system comprising: an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user comprising at least one tactor motor; at least one robotic assembly, separate from the exoskeleton, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, the robotic assembly comprising a shoulder joint; at least one mobile platform comprising at least one wheel, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and separate from the exoskeleton and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform, wherein the at least one tactor motor provides feedback related to torque of the shoulder joint on the at least one robotic assembly.",
    "2. The robotic assembly control system of claim 1, the exoskeleton further comprising: an attachment system comprising a plurality of straps, the attachment system for attaching to a user; and a frame comprising a lower portion and an upper portion wherein the upper portion telescopingly connects to the lower portion wherein the frame is adjustable.",
    "3. The robotic assembly control system of claim 2, the frame further comprising a ball detent mechanism for adjusting the frame.",
    "4. The robotic assembly control system of claim 1, further comprising at least one potentiometer.",
    "5. The robotic assembly control system of claim 1, further comprising at least two ball joints.",
    "6. The robotic assembly control system of claim 1, further comprising a compliance section wherein the compliance section senses sternoclavicular motion by a user.",
    "7. The robotic assembly control system of claim 6, wherein the compliance section is a torsion spring.",
    "8. The robotic assembly control system of claim 7, wherein the torsion spring is preloaded with a hard stop, wherein the hard stop is adjustable.",
    "9. The robotic assembly control system of claim 1, further comprising a tactor strap for each tactor motor wherein the tactor strap attaches to a user.",
    "10. The robotic assembly control system of claim 9, wherein the at least one tactor motor is a vibration motor.",
    "11. The robotic assembly of claim 1, further comprising a hand assembly.",
    "12. The robotic assembly control system of claim 11, the hand portion comprising at least one tactor motor wherein the tactor motor provides feedback of the robotic assembly thumb force sensor to the user.",
    "13. The robotic assembly of claim 11, wherein the hand assembly comprising: a thumb structure comprising a thumb force sensor; an index finger structure; and a middle finger structure.",
    "14. The robotic assembly control system of claim 13, the thumb force sensor further comprising at least one potentiometer.",
    "15. A method for controlling a robotic assembly comprising: providing an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user comprising at least one tactor motor; providing at least one robotic assembly, separate from the exoskeleton, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, the robotic assembly comprising a shoulder joint; providing at least one mobile platform comprising at least one wheel, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and separate from the exoskeleton and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform, the at least one tactor motor providing feedback related to torque of the shoulder joint on the at least one robotic assembly when the at least one robotic assembly shoulder produces torque.",
    "16. The method of claim 15, further comprising providing at least one potentiometer.",
    "17. The method of claim 15, further comprising providing a compliance section and sensing the sternoclavicular motion by a user.",
    "18. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one tactor motor is a vibration motor.",
    "19. The method of claim 15, further comprising a hand assembly, wherein the hand assembly comprising: a thumb force sensor; an index finger sensor; and a middle finger sensor.",
    "20. The method of claim 19, further comprising providing at least one tactor motor in the hand assembly, the tactor motor providing feedback of the robotic assembly thumb force sensor to the user."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present development relates to mechanical devices and, more particularly, to robotic devices. More particularly, the development relates to a system and apparatus for robotic device and methods of using thereof.\n\nFor many reasons, there may be a desire for a task to be completed without the direct intervention of a human. For example, but not as a limiting example, there exist methods and tasks that are dangerous, hazardous and/or harmful for a human to perform. Some of these tasks may include those with high risk of bodily injury or death. These include, but are not limited to, the handling of or contact with hazardous materials and working with explosives. Additionally, some environments may be inherently dangerous for humans. However, for many reasons, it may be necessary and/or desirable for a human to handle dangerous materials and/or be in an environment that may be inherently dangerous. Accordingly, there is a need for a system for performing tasks that may be harmful to a human, under the control of a human, either in the same environment as the task is performed or remotely. Thus, there is a need for a system and apparatus to control a robotic device such that the human is not required to be in the same environment as the robotic device and/or the human is not required to perform the task.\n\nIn accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a robotic assembly control system is disclosed.",
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  "assignees": [
    "DEKA PRODUCTS LP"
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  "inventors": [
    "VAN DER MERWE DIRK A",
    "LANGENFELD CHRISTOPHER C",
    "COULTER STEWART M",
    "WERNER CHRISTOPHER M",
    "SLATE MICHAEL J",
    "STERN ETHAN D"
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  "filing_date": "2019-02-11",
  "publication_date": "2020-05-12",
  "grant_date": "2020-05-12",
  "priority_date": "2010-04-09",
  "application_number": "US-201916272463-A",
  "family_id": "44630102",
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