Trainable modular robotic apparatus and methods
First Claim
1. A learning controller apparatus configured to operate a robotic body, the learning controller apparatus comprising:
- a processor configured to operate an adaptive learning process in order to execute a task, the adaptive learning process being characterized by a plurality of trials;
an interface configured to provide at least one actuation output to the robotic body, the at least one actuation output comprising first and second portions configured to effectuate movement of a first and a second controllable element of the robotic body, respectively; and
a first actuator and a second actuator each in operable communication with the processor, the first and the second actuators being configured to provide the first and the second portions of the at least one actuation output, respectively;
wherein;
the adaptive learning process is configured to determine, during a trial of the plurality of trials, the at least one actuation output, the at least one actuation output having a first trajectory associated therewith;
the adaptive learning process is further configured to determine, during a subsequent trial of the plurality of trials, an other actuation output having a second trajectory associated therewith, the second trajectory being closer to a target trajectory of the task than the first trajectory;
the interface comprises;
a first interface portion comprising a shape; and
a second interface portion particularly adapted to interface only with other interface portions comprising the shape;
the first and second interface portions are mated together and are configured to animate the robotic body via at least a mechanical force transferred over the mated first and second interface portions; and
where at least one electrical interface is configured to transfer electrical signals or power across the mated first and second interface portions, and the shape comprises a substantially male feature.
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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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23 Claims
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1. A learning controller apparatus configured to operate a robotic body, the learning controller apparatus comprising:
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a processor configured to operate an adaptive learning process in order to execute a task, the adaptive learning process being characterized by a plurality of trials; an interface configured to provide at least one actuation output to the robotic body, the at least one actuation output comprising first and second portions configured to effectuate movement of a first and a second controllable element of the robotic body, respectively; and a first actuator and a second actuator each in operable communication with the processor, the first and the second actuators being configured to provide the first and the second portions of the at least one actuation output, respectively; wherein; the adaptive learning process is configured to determine, during a trial of the plurality of trials, the at least one actuation output, the at least one actuation output having a first trajectory associated therewith; the adaptive learning process is further configured to determine, during a subsequent trial of the plurality of trials, an other actuation output having a second trajectory associated therewith, the second trajectory being closer to a target trajectory of the task than the first trajectory; the interface comprises; a first interface portion comprising a shape; and a second interface portion particularly adapted to interface only with other interface portions comprising the shape; the first and second interface portions are mated together and are configured to animate the robotic body via at least a mechanical force transferred over the mated first and second interface portions; and where at least one electrical interface is configured to transfer electrical signals or power across the mated first and second interface portions, and the shape comprises a substantially male feature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of operating a robotic body with a controller apparatus, the method comprising:
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operating an adaptive learning process to execute a task, the adaptive learning process comprising a plurality of trials; providing at least one actuation output to the robotic body, the at least one actuation output comprising a first portion and a second portion each enabling movement of a first controllable element and a second controllable element, respectively, of the robotic body; providing the first portion and the second portion of the at least one actuation output; during a trial of the plurality of trials, determining the at least one actuation output to the robotic body, the at least one actuation output comprising a first trajectory associated therewith; during a subsequent trial of the plurality of trials, determining an other actuation output comprising a second trajectory associated therewith, the second trajectory being closer to a target trajectory of the task than the first trajectory; and mating together a first portion of an interface and a second portion of the interface, and animating the robotic body via at least a mechanical force transferred over the mated first and second portions of the interface; wherein; the first portion of the interface comprises a shape, and the second portion of the interface is particularly adapted to interface only with other interface portions comprising the shape; and the mated first and second portions of the interface comprise at least one mechanical interface configured to transfer a force, and at least one electrical interface is configured to transfer electrical signals or power across the mated first and second portions of the interface. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising a plurality of instructions, the plurality of instructions being configured to, when executed by a processor, cause an apparatus configured to operate a robotic body to:
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operate an adaptive learning process to execute a task, the adaptive learning process comprising a plurality of trials; provide at least one actuation output to the robotic body, the at least one actuation output comprising a first portion and a second portion each enabling movement of a first controllable element and a second controllable element, respectively, of the robotic body; provide the first portion and the second portion of the at least one actuation output; determine the at least one actuation output to the robotic body during a trial of the plurality of trials, the at least one actuation output comprising a first trajectory associated therewith; determine another actuation output comprising a second trajectory associated therewith during a subsequent trial of the plurality of trials, the second trajectory being closer to a target trajectory of the task than the first trajectory; mate together a first portion of an interface and a second portion of the interface; and animate the robotic body via at least a mechanical force transferred over the mated first and second portions of the interface; wherein; the first portion of the interface comprises a shape, and the second portion of the interface is particularly adapted to interface only with other interface portions comprising the shape; and the mated first and second portions of the interface comprise at least one mechanical interface configured to transfer a force, and at least one electrical interface is configured to transfer electrical signals or power across the mated first and second portions of the interface. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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