AutoInvent
Turn abandoned patents
into your own filing
Get Started
Patent drawing for Dexterous humanoid robotic wrist
US 8,498,741 B2
Robotics US 8,498,741 B2 Expired

Dexterous humanoid robotic wrist

This invention describes a robot wrist that allows a humanoid robot's hand to twist and bend. It achieves this movement using two parallel connecting rods and two linear motors that push and pull to articulate the hand. The claims specify a particular version of this wrist that can twist 60 degrees and bend 140 degrees, with a more precise twist range of -15 to 45 degrees.

Why it matters: Since 2009, advancements in compact linear actuators, precise sensors, and accessible additive manufacturing have made building such a custom robotic joint significantly more feasible and cost-effective. Modern microcontrollers also simplify the control system for angle determination.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
ModerateCustom links, linear actuators, control system, sensors

3 AI reinvention directions for this patent

See all three

AI gives you a few directions you could take this. Pick one, and we check whether your version is different enough to patent, then write the filing.

Reinvent this with AI

Where this one came from

Every morning we go through millions of abandoned patents and pick out 15 worth your time. This was one of today’s.