Automated construction robot systems and methods
a technology of automatic robots and construction, applied in the field of automatic robot systems, can solve the problems of slow adoption of robotic technology, slow utilization of such technology by building trades, and slower adoption by certain industries, and achieve the effects of increasing the angle of incidence, reducing and increasing the crispness of edges
Pending Publication Date: 2020-02-27
ASCEND ROBOTICS LLC
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The patent describes an automated construction robot system that can apply a coating material to a work surface. The system includes a mobile base assembly, a head assembly, and an arm assembly. The mobile base assembly can be moved within the work area, while the head assembly processes the work surface. The arm assembly is connected to the head assembly and can move the head assembly with respect to the work surface. The system can also process target area information to generate edge instructions and manipulate the angle of incidence of the head assembly to apply the coating material to the work surface. The technical effects of the system include improved accuracy and efficiency in applying coating materials to work surfaces.
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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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[0022]Referring to FIGS. 1A-1E, there is shown automated construction robot system 10, wherein automated construction robot system 10 may include mobile base assembly 12 configured to be displaceable within work area 14. Examples of mobile base assembly 12 may include any kind of base assembly that would allow for the movement of automated construction robot system 10 within work area 14. One example of mobile base assembly 12 may include but is not limited to a mobile base assembly that includes a plurality of wheels that allow for the movement of mobile base assembly 12 within work area 14, wherein such a wheeled mobile base assembly may be highly suitable for situations in which work area 14 is a smooth surface (e.g., a finished floor). Another example of mobile base assembly 12 may include but is not limited to a mobile base assembly that includes a plurality of tracks (not shown) that allow for the movement of mobile base assembly 12 within work area 14, wherein ...
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An automated construction robot system includes: a mobile base assembly configured to be displaceable within a 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; a machine vision system configured to scan a target area and generate target area information; and a computational system configured to: manipulate one or more of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and the arm assembly to apply a coating material to the work surface via the head assembly, process the target area information to generate one or more edge instructions, and manipulate the angle of incidence of the head assembly with respect to the work surface based, at least in part, upon the one or more edge instructions.
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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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IPC IPC(8): B25J9/16B25J11/00B25J18/02
CPCB25J11/0075G05B2219/45013G05B2219/50391G05B2219/40298B25J9/1697B25J18/02B25J5/00B25J19/023B25J9/1684G05B2219/45065G05B2219/45086E04G23/02B05B13/0431B25J9/0084B25J9/1669B25J9/1612B25J9/1661B25J9/1682B25J9/162G05B19/4155
Inventor YIN, SHUMEIASKEY, DAVID
Owner ASCEND ROBOTICS LLC