Animated figure walking mechanism
The ambulatory animated figure system uses coordinated actuators and a concealed carrier to enhance movement realism and efficiency, addressing limitations in existing technologies.
US20260084074A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-26UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC
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- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-26
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Abstract
An ambulatory animated figure system includes an animated figure having a body with a first limb and a second limb extending therefrom. The system also includes a carrier configured to be disposed on a support, and the animated figure extends away from a side of the carrier in a direction. The carrier is coupled to a first limb through a first actuator system, which is configured to move the first limb away from the side of the carrier in the direction and configured to slide an end of the first limb transversely relative to the direction. The carrier is translated relative to the support through a second actuator system. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first actuator system and the second actuator system and configured to coordinate actuation of the first actuator system and the second actuator system to provide an ambulatory effect.
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