Automated construction robot systems and methods

Abstract

An automated construction robot system includes: a mobile base assembly configured to be displaceable within the work area; a head assembly configured to process a work surface; an arm assembly configured to moveably-couple the head assembly and the mobile base assembly and controllably-displace the head assembly with respect to the work surface; and a computational system configured to: manipulate one or more of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and the arm assembly; detect contact of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and / or the arm assembly with an object, and adjust the manipulation of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and / or the arm assembly in response to sensing such contact with the object.

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RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]This application claims the benefit of the following U.S. Provisional Application Nos.: 62 / 723,137, filed on 27 Aug. 2018 and 62 / 851,336, filed on 22 May 2019, their entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates to automated robot systems and, more particularly, to automated robot systems for use within the building trades and the construction industry.BACKGROUND[0003]The robotics industry is enabling the automation of tedious and / or repetitive tasks. Numerous industries (such as the consumer electronics industry and the automotive industry) make extensive use of robotics. And through the use of robotics, a higher level of worker safety may be realized (as robots may be utilized in dangerous environments). Further, a higher level of predictability may be achieved, as robots may continuously and repeatedly perform that same task with a high level of consistency.[0004]Unfortunately, certain indust...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an automated construction robot system that can detect contact with objects and adjust its movement accordingly. The system includes a mobile base assembly, a head assembly, and an arm assembly. The arm assembly can moveably-couple the head assembly and displace it with respect to the work surface. The system can manipulate the mobile base assembly, head assembly, and arm assembly to apply a coating material to the work surface, control its movement, and adjust its velocity and angle of incidence with respect to the work surface. The technical effects of the patent include improved efficiency and accuracy in construction, as well as improved safety and control for the robot system.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, certain industries have been slower to adopt robotic technology.

For example, the building trades and the construction industry have been slower to utilizes such technology due to the mobility requirements of the robots and the transient nature of the job locations.

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