Robot and robot system
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1. A robot comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis and including a control unit and a power source; and
a first leg pair including a first leg and a second leg, each leg of the first leg pair being pivotally attached to the body and constrained to pivot in a first leg pair plane that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body.
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Abstract
A robot and robot system that are capable of functioning in a zero-gravity environment are provided. The robot can include a body having a longitudinal axis and having a control unit and a power source. The robot can include a first leg pair including a first leg and a second leg. Each leg of the first leg pair can be pivotally attached to the body and constrained to pivot in a first leg pair plane that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body.
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1. A robot comprising:
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a body having a longitudinal axis and including a control unit and a power source; and a first leg pair including a first leg and a second leg, each leg of the first leg pair being pivotally attached to the body and constrained to pivot in a first leg pair plane that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A robot comprising:
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a body including a power source and a control unit; and at least one leg pivotally attached to the body and including a first pivot joint, the first pivot joint including a first servo motor, a first controller module, and a first spring-loaded compliance mechanism; wherein the control unit is arranged to communicate with the first controller module to control a first pivotal movement of the leg. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A robot system comprising:
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a body comprising; a communication system capable of receiving high level commands from a host computer; a control unit; and a power source; at least one leg pivotally attached to the body, each leg comprising; a first pivot joint including a first controller module, a first servo motor, and a first spring-loaded compliance mechanism; a second pivot joint including a second controller module, a second servo motor, and a second spring-loaded compliance mechanism; and a foot assembly; wherein each of the first controller module and the second controller module is capable of directly communicating with the control unit. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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