Embodiments of a coupling system include a brace member, a plurality of coupling members, and a plurality of magnetic bodies that permit an individual to be attached or detached from a robotic device. The coupling system may serve as a detachable interface between an individual engaged to the robotic device.

The present invention concerns a novel leg mechanism for quadrupedal locomotion. This design engages a linkage to couple assembly that only requires a single degree of actuation. The topological arrangement of the system produces a foot trajectory that is well-suited for dynamic gaits including trot-running, bounding, and galloping.

The present invention concerns a novel leg mechanism for quadrupedal locomotion. This design engages a linkage to couple assembly that only requires a single degree of actuation. The topological arrangement of the system produces a foot trajectory that is well-suited for dynamic gaits including trot-running, bounding, and galloping.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods directed to an industrial robot that can perform mobile manipulation (e.g., dexterous mobile manipulation). A robotic arm may be capable of precise control when reaching into tight spaces, may be robust to impacts and collisions, and/or may limit the mass of the robotic arm to reduce the load on the battery and increase runtime. A robotic arm may include differently configured proximal joints and/or distal joints. Proximal joints may be designed to promote modularity and may include separate functional units, such as modular actuators, encoder, bearings, and/or clutches. Distal joints may be designed to promote integration and may include offset actuators to enable a through-bore for the internal routing of vacuum, power, and signal connections.

A joint actuator of a robot includes a casing, a driving device, a driving shaft, a reducer, and a sensor. The driving device is disposed in the casing. The driving shaft is disposed in the casing and connected to the driving device, and the driving device is adapted to drive the driving shaft to rotate. The reducer is disposed in the casing and includes a power input component and a power output component. The power input component and the power output component are sleeved around the driving shaft, and the power input component is connected between the driving shaft and the power output component. The sensor is disposed on the power input component or the casing.

A joint actuator of a robot includes a casing, a driving device, a driving shaft, a reducer, and a sensor. The driving device is disposed in the casing. The driving shaft is disposed in the casing and connected to the driving device, and the driving device is adapted to drive the driving shaft to rotate. The reducer is disposed in the casing and includes a power input component and a power output component. The power input component and the power output component are sleeved around the driving shaft, and the power input component is connected between the driving shaft and the power output component. The sensor is disposed on the power input component or the casing.

The present invention discloses a robot joint structure that includes a servo and a connection part. The servo includes a servo main body and an output shaft, and one end of the output protruding out of the servo main body. The servo main body includes a servo plate at one side surface thereof. The servo plate is fixed to the output shaft and capable of rotating together with the output shaft. The connection part includes a first connection arm, and the first connection arm defines at least one connection chamber allowing the servo plate to be inserted therein and mating tightly with the servo plate, to fix the connection part to the servo plate. The servo and the connection part of the robot joint structure mate tightly with each other, which avoids the disengagement during rotation. The assembling process is simple, which enhances the user experience.

The present disclosure provides a robot joint member, a dynamic joint and a robot with a heat dissipation structure. The joint member has a hollow barrel structure disposed to sleeve a heat source component, and a plurality of phase change heat dissipation units; the phase change heat dissipation unit comprises a phase change working medium, a capillary material and a sealed phase change cavity; heat dissipation auxiliary ribs are arranged on a periphery of the barrel wall of the joint member and a side of the phase change heat dissipation unit away from the heat source component; and the heat dissipation auxiliary ribs define a plurality of gas flow channels with cross sections gradually reduced along a gas flow direction. The joint member has can quickly eliminate the heat accumulation of the joint power source, and can keep a compact structure of the dynamic joint of the robot.

The present disclosure provides a robot joint member, a dynamic joint and a robot with a heat dissipation structure. The joint member has a hollow barrel structure disposed to sleeve a heat source component, and a plurality of phase change heat dissipation units; the phase change heat dissipation unit comprises a phase change working medium, a capillary material and a sealed phase change cavity; heat dissipation auxiliary ribs are arranged on a periphery of the barrel wall of the joint member and a side of the phase change heat dissipation unit away from the heat source component; and the heat dissipation auxiliary ribs define a plurality of gas flow channels with cross sections gradually reduced along a gas flow direction. The joint member has can quickly eliminate the heat accumulation of the joint power source, and can keep a compact structure of the dynamic joint of the robot.

A motor is fixed to one wall portion of an arm in an inner space of the arm. A hollow bearing is inserted in a first opening portion formed in other wall portion of the arm. A hollow shaft portion is removably fixed to a housing and supports an inner ring of the hollowing bearing. A hollow portion of the hollow shaft portion is formed to be smaller than the motor. The first opening portion is formed such that the motor is allowed to pass therethrough. A wall portion of the housing that forms support portions is formed with a second opening portion that allows the hollow bearing and the motor to pass therethrough.