Advanced-Kinematics Humanoid Robots for Reliable Task Execution

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Solution Overview

Problem

The current labor shortage in undesirable and hazardous jobs necessitates the development of advanced humanoid robots capable of performing human-centric tasks, but existing robots face challenges in effectively replicating human movements and interacting in complex environments, leading to inefficiencies and potential failure in task execution.

Innovation Solution

The development of humanoid robots with optimized kinematic configurations, high-precision actuators, real-time sensor feedback loops, and advanced computing architectures, along with integrated sensors and AI capabilities, enables them to perform a wide range of tasks efficiently and adapt to diverse environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If humanoid robots are designed with advanced kinematics and high-precision actuators to replicate human movements, then task execution reliability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask execution reliabilityVSAvoidrobot system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The robot system is divided into modular functional components including actuator assemblies, sensor systems, computing units, and kinematic chains. Each module can be independently developed, tested, and replaced, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high reliability through specialized optimization of each segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The humanoid robot employs universal actuators and standardized mechanical interfaces that can perform multiple functions across different tasks. The same actuator assembly can serve both locomotion and manipulation functions, reducing the total number of components needed while maintaining task execution reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If humanoid robots are equipped with integrated sensors and AI capabilities for real-time feedback, then adaptability to diverse environments improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental adaptabilityVSAvoidsensor and computing system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple sensor types (proprioceptive, exteroceptive, tactile) are integrated into unified sensor assemblies that share common processing pipelines and control architectures. This merging approach enables comprehensive environmental perception and real-time adaptation without proportionally increasing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The robot system implements real-time feedback loops where sensor data from actuators, joints, and environmental sensors continuously informs AI decision-making processes. This feedback mechanism enables adaptive behavior in diverse environments through learned policies that adjust robot actions based on current state observations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If humanoid robots use general-purpose design for human-centric environments, then ease of operation improves, but productivity in specific tasks decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehuman-centric operation easeVSAvoidtask execution efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The robot system dynamically adapts its control strategies and operational modes based on task requirements. For routine tasks, optimized control policies enable efficient execution, while for novel situations, the system transitions to more exploratory behaviors. This dynamic adaptation allows the same general-purpose robot to achieve high productivity across diverse tasks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The robot modifies operational parameters such as movement speed, force application, and interaction力度 based on task context and environmental conditions. These parameter adjustments enable the general-purpose robot to optimize performance for specific tasks while maintaining ease of operation in human-centric environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250322372A1Compensation for a service associated with a humanoid robot with advanced kinematics
Publication Date: 2025.10.16 FIGURE AI INC
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AI summary

Various systems and methods are described for obtaining compensation for tasks performed by a humanoid robot, where the humanoid robot is associated with a first party. The method includes a first party providing a humanoid robot for use in an operating location. The humanoid robot engaged in performing a plurality of tasks at the operating location. A third party compensates the first party with a specified amount of currency for a pre-determined time interval during which said humanoid robot has engaged in performing the plurality of tasks at the operating location.