TRAINABLE MODULAR ROBOTIC APPARATUS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A modular robotic apparatus body, comprising:
- a first movable element and a second movable element; and
a mechanical interface configured to effectuate movement of the first and the second movable elements separately based on one or more actuation inputs from a control apparatus when the control apparatus is mated to the modular robotic apparatus body.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
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30 Claims
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1. A modular robotic apparatus body, comprising:
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a first movable element and a second movable element; and a mechanical interface configured to effectuate movement of the first and the second movable elements separately based on one or more actuation inputs from a control apparatus when the control apparatus is mated to the modular robotic apparatus body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A modular robotic apparatus body, comprising:
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a first movable element and a second movable element; a first joint configured to move the first movable element in a first degree of freedom (DOF); a second joint configured to move the second movable element in a second DOF independent from the first DOF; and an interface configured to receive at least one actuation input from a control apparatus, the at least one actuation input comprising a first and second portions configured to effectuate movement of the first and the second joints, respectively. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A modular robotic apparatus, comprising:
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a body comprising a first movable element configured to be displaced in a first degree of freedom (DOF) and a second movable element configured to be displaced in a second DOF; an interface configured to convey at least one actuation input to the body, the at least one actuation input comprising first and second portions configured to effectuate movement of the first and the second movable elements, respectively; and a control component configured to be coupled to the body via the interface, the control component comprising; a processor; and a first actuator and a second actuator each in operable communication with the processor, the control component being disposed in an enclosure configured to be detachable from the body; and wherein; the first actuator and the second actuator are configured to produce, respectively, the first and the second portions of the at least one actuation input; and the first movable element movement in the first DOF and the second movable element movement in the second DOF cooperate to effectuate execution of a target task by the modular robotic apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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