Multi-legged robot with sensor device and method for adjusting a sensor device of a multi-legged robot

The multi-leg robot with height-adjustable lifting devices for sensors addresses the issue of simultaneous sensor operation, ensuring all-round viewing and reducing time and resource expenditure.

DE102024102752A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-07-31BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
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Application Number
DE102024102752
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-31
Publication Date
2025-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing multi-leg robots can only accommodate a single sensor system at a time due to fixed mounting on a plane, necessitating separate recordings for different sensors, leading to increased time and resource expenditure.

Method used

A multi-leg robot equipped with height-adjustable lifting devices for sensor devices, allowing simultaneous mounting and independent control of multiple sensors, including optical and acoustic detection devices, with built-in measuring units for precise height adjustments to ensure all-round viewing.

Benefits of technology

Enables simultaneous operation of multiple sensors with complete all-round viewing, reducing time and resource expenditure by eliminating the need for sequential recordings.

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Abstract

A multi-legged robot (1) is specified, which has at least one sensor device (2) and at least one lifting device (3). The sensor device (2) is arranged on the lifting device (3) in such a way that it is height-adjustable by the lifting device (3). Furthermore, a method for adjusting at least one sensor device (2) of a multi-legged robot (1) is specified.
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Claims

[1] Multi-legged robot (1), comprising at least one sensor device (2) and at least one lifting device (3), wherein the sensor device (2) is arranged on the lifting device (3) in such a way that it is designed to be height-adjustable by the lifting device (3). [2] Multi-legged robot according to claim 1, comprising a measuring unit for determining a height difference between the sensor device (2) and a sensor receptacle. [3] Multi-legged robot according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a further sensor device (4) and a further lifting device (5), wherein the further sensor device (4) is arranged on the further lifting device (5) in such a way that it is designed to be height-adjustable by the further lifting device (5). [4] Multi-legged robot according to claim 3, wherein the further lifting device (5) is designed such that the further sensor device (4) has a complete all-round view when the lifting device (3) is retracted and the further lifting device (5) is extended. [5] Multi-legged robot according to one of claims 3 or 4, comprising a further measuring unit for determining a height difference between the further sensor device (4) and a sensor receptacle of the further sensor device (4). [6] Method for adjusting a sensor device of a multi-legged robot, comprising the steps: - Providing a multi-legged robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - extending the lifting device (3) in such a way that the sensor device (2) arranged on the lifting device (3) has a complete all-round view. [7] Method according to claim 6, wherein the measuring unit determines a height difference between the sensor device (2) and a sensor receptacle.

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