Collision handling by a robot

This invention describes a method for a robot to detect and understand collisions. It uses sensors placed along the robot's body and at its "hand" to measure forces and movements. By combining these sensor readings with a mathematical model of the robot's motion, it can estimate where and how strongly the robot has been hit, and even pinpoint the exact contact location.

Why it matters: Since 2018, advancements in real-time embedded processing and sensor fusion algorithms have made complex dynamic estimation for robots more practical and robust.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, robot dynamics, sensor integration

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