A robot hand includes: a palm section; a first finger extending from the palm section to distal side, and having a finger pad surface opposed to a central axis of the palm section; and a second finger extending from the palm section to the distal side, and having a finger pad surface opposed to the finger pad surface of the first finger with the central axis of the palm section interposed therebetween. The palm section includes a proximal joint that couples the second finger to the palm section pivotably about a first axis. The first finger does not have degrees of freedom in bending and stretching directions. The second finger includes a base phalanx section provided close to the palm section, a distal phalanx section provided closer to the distal side than the base phalanx section, and a middle phalanx section provided between the base phalanx section and the distal phalanx section. Furthermore, the second finger includes a middle joint and a distal joint, the middle joint that couples the middle phalanx section to the base phalanx section bendably and strechably about a second axis, and the distal joint that couples the distal phalanx section to the middle phalanx section bendably and strechably about a third axis.

A robot hand includes: a palm section; a first finger extending from the palm section to distal side, and having a finger pad surface opposed to a central axis of the palm section; and a second finger extending from the palm section to the distal side, and having a finger pad surface opposed to the finger pad surface of the first finger with the central axis of the palm section interposed therebetween. The palm section includes a proximal joint that couples the second finger to the palm section pivotably about a first axis. The first finger does not have degrees of freedom in bending and stretching directions. The second finger includes a base phalanx section provided close to the palm section, a distal phalanx section provided closer to the distal side than the base phalanx section, and a middle phalanx section provided between the base phalanx section and the distal phalanx section. Furthermore, the second finger includes a middle joint and a distal joint, the middle joint that couples the middle phalanx section to the base phalanx section bendably and strechably about a second axis, and the distal joint that couples the distal phalanx section to the middle phalanx section bendably and strechably about a third axis.

A robot is provided. The robot includes a depth camera, a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor acquires a first depth image including first depth information by using the depth camera, acquires second depth information corresponding to a first area of the first depth image by using the LIDAR sensor, acquires a depth difference between the second depth information and the first depth information included in the first area, identifies an area to be corrected around the first area, acquires information regarding a filter for correcting the first depth information on the basis of the depth difference, and acquires a second depth image by correcting the first depth information corresponding to the area to be corrected, on the basis of the first depth information, the second depth information, and the information regarding the filter.

A method for picking objects is specified, in which at least one object is removed from a source loading aid and placed into a target loading aid using a robot. After the operation of removing the object, a first sensor system of the robot is used to check whether at least one object is held by the robot. A number and/or a type of the at least one removed object is ascertained using the second sensor system. The operation of placing the at least one object into the target loading aid is aborted or modified if no object is held by the robot or the number and/or the type of the at least one removed object does not contribute to completing the picking order, which defines a desired number and/or desired type of objects in the target loading aid. Furthermore, a device and a computer program product for performing the presented method is specified.

A method of controlling a mobile robot includes a first basic learning process of generating a first basic map based on environment information acquired in a traveling process, a second basic learning process of generating a second basic map based on environment information acquired in a separate traveling process, and a merging process of merging the first basic map and the second basic map to generate a merged map.

Various example systems and component systems for an automated food processing system are provided. In an example, a food processing apparatus comprises a basket retainer configured to support a basket of consumable items above a food processing device. The food processing apparatus may also include a reciprocating agitator configured to impart a repetitive contact to the basket, thereby inducing motion of the consumable items within the basket. In another example, guidance of a robot performing tasks such as moving a basket of consumable or food items may be enhanced using one or more mechanical guides configured to catch, engage, or otherwise contact a corresponding feature of a basket for the consumable/food items. In another example, one or more sensors may be provided to provide an indication that a robot gripper is within a proximity of a basket and/or handle thereof.

Various example systems and component systems for an automated food processing system are provided. In an example, a food processing apparatus comprises a basket retainer configured to support a basket of consumable items above a food processing device. The food processing apparatus may also include a reciprocating agitator configured to impart a repetitive contact to the basket, thereby inducing motion of the consumable items within the basket. In another example, guidance of a robot performing tasks such as moving a basket of consumable or food items may be enhanced using one or more mechanical guides configured to catch, engage, or otherwise contact a corresponding feature of a basket for the consumable/food items. In another example, one or more sensors may be provided to provide an indication that a robot gripper is within a proximity of a basket and/or handle thereof.

A robot is provided. The robot includes a microphone, a camera, a communication interface including a circuit, a memory storing at least one instruction, and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to acquire a user voice through the microphone, identify a task corresponding to the user voice, determine whether the robot can perform the identified task, and control the communication interface to transmit information on the identified task to an external robot based on the determination result.

A robot system includes: a robot including an end effector connected to an arm thereof; a vision sensor mounted to the robot; and a controller configured to output an operation signal that enables the robot to operate when an input is generated through a touch screen. Each of an object and a target to which the object is placed is inputted through the touch screen. The touch screen displays a recommendation region of the target in a distinguished manner.

A subsea manipulator for a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) that includes at least one linear, oil-filled electric actuator to control a motion of the manipulator in a subsea environment is disclosed. The remotely operated underwater manipulator includes an electric actuator for each axis of motion of the manipulator, and an end effector that includes a rotational joint and a tool motor for controlling a tool affixed to the end effector. A method for changing the tool of the manipulator in a subsea environment is disclosed.