Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
A Versatile Hybrid Robotic System for Multimodal Locomotion and Grasping
Technology Category/Market
Technology:Hybrid robotic system for multimodal locomotion and grasping;
Industry:Pipe Inspections (In/Out pipe), Transportation, Assembly;
Applications: pipe inspection(in/outer), object centric assembling, transportation;
Market: The global Robotics market is projected to reach $45.09Bn by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 3.83% during the period (2023-2028).
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Problem Statement
- In the present era, typical mobile manipulator have limited manipulation capability due to task specific end effectors & limited locomotion ability due to lack of maneuverability.
- A robot with dexterous manipulation capability alone would not be sufficient to handle a wide range of tasks.
- There are a few conventional patents & non-patent literatures discussed herein by adding a few preliminary elements like end-effector including other mechanism, however unable to meet the criteria like to handle unfamiliar situations & overcome obstacles, robot should have multimodal locomotion capabilities.
- Instant Patent addressed above issues in efficient manner.
Technology
- Present Patent claimed a robotic system, a hybrid grasper assembly, & a method of operating a robot.
- Proposed Patent describes a multipurpose robotic platform capable of grasping, manipulation, locomotion.
- Said robotic system is hybrid hand-leg-track-wheeled multipurpose system that includes an articulated arm having two open ends & a hybrid robotic platform connected to each end of the articulated arm.
Key Features/Value Proposition
Technical Perspective:
- Said patent disclosed to perform multiple modes of grasping with or without shape conformation, within-hand manipulation and contact force manipulation.
- Supports 4 degree of freedom (DOF).
Industrial Perspective:
- The robotic system can be applied in in-pipe inspection, outer pipe inspection, object centric assembling, transportation & flexible manufacturing.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact for Licensing
smipm-icsr@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Asokan T,
Department of Engineering Design
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 1621;
- Patent No:432862 (Granted);
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 3/4
Proof of Concept ready & validated