ELECTRO-MECHANISM FOR EXTENDING THE CAPABILITIES OF BILATERAL ROBOTIC PLATFORMS AND A METHOD FOR PERFORMING THE SAME
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1. A device for communication of a bilateral robotic platform comprising:
- a) a mast configured for inclining over a range of at least 180 degrees with respect to a frame of the bilateral robotic platform;
b) an antenna for receiving a control signal, andc) an attitude sensor for sensing an attitude of said frame;
wherein said inclining is according to an output from said attitude sensor, said inclining for raising said antenna and wherein said mast is configured for adjusting said inclining in response to a change in said attitude.
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Abstract
The present invention discloses an electro-mechanism for extending the capabilities of a bilateral robotic platforms and a method for performing the same. The electro-mechanism includes an attitude sensor to provide indication of the side over which a bilateral robotic platform operates and an actuator to tilt a mast to an upright position with respect to the ground in order to maximize the performance of the components integrated therewith. The electro-mechanism also provides means to elevate an environmental sensor to provide a superior position for information gathering with respect to the bilateral robotic platform.
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1. A device for communication of a bilateral robotic platform comprising:
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a) a mast configured for inclining over a range of at least 180 degrees with respect to a frame of the bilateral robotic platform; b) an antenna for receiving a control signal, and c) an attitude sensor for sensing an attitude of said frame; wherein said inclining is according to an output from said attitude sensor, said inclining for raising said antenna and wherein said mast is configured for adjusting said inclining in response to a change in said attitude. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6)
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7. A device for extending a capability of a bilateral robotic platform comprising:
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a) a mast configured for over inclining over a range of at least 180 degrees with respect to a frame of the bilateral robotic platform; b) a first environmental sensor, and c) an attitude sensor for sensing an attitude of said frame; wherein said inclining is according to an output from said attitude sensor, said inclining raises said first environmental sensor and wherein said mast is configured for adjusting said inclining in response to a change in said attitude. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for extending a capability of a bilateral robotic platform comprising the steps of:
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a) determining an attitude of a frame of the bilateral robotic platform using an attitude sensor; b) inclining a mast to raise an environmental sensor, said inclining in accordance with an output of said attitude sensor, and c) adjusting said inclining according to a change in said attitude. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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