Devices, systems, and methods for robotic pipe handling

This invention describes a system for automatically moving large sections of drill pipe on an oil rig. It combines a heavy-duty lifting mechanism with at least one robotic arm that grabs the pipe using a specialized gripper. The robot works in coordination with the lifting system to precisely position the pipe, and later claims specify that the system can use two articulated robotic arms, each with a multi-axis joint for fine control.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in industrial automation software and sensor fusion. The complex coordination of heavy-duty robots and lifting systems in harsh environments is now more robust with improved control algorithms.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedHeavy-duty robotics, complex control software, sensor integration

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