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SENSOR-BASED SAFETY FEATURES FOR ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT

  • US 20160224012A1
  • Filed: 08/08/2014
  • Published: 08/04/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/08/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method to implement sensor-based safety features for robotic equipment, the method comprising:

  • generating a model image of an environment surrounding the robotic equipment based on light captured by one or more sensors, wherein a time variation of the model image is stored as a plurality of frames;

    detecting a change in the model image based on a comparison of one or more frames;

    determining whether an unintended object is approaching the robotic equipment based on the detected change; and

    in response to a determination that the unintended object is approaching the robotic equipment, instructing the robotic equipment to adjust an operating speed of the robotic equipment based on one or more of a proximity and a speed of approach of the object to the robotic equipment.

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