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Title: Robotic hand with modular extensions

Abstract

A robotic device is described herein. The robotic device includes a frame that comprises a plurality of receiving regions that are configured to receive a respective plurality of modular robotic extensions. The modular robotic extensions are removably attachable to the frame at the respective receiving regions by way of respective mechanical fuses. Each mechanical fuse is configured to trip when a respective modular robotic extension experiences a predefined load condition, such that the respective modular robotic extension detaches from the frame when the load condition is met.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1167461
Patent Number(s):
8936290
Application Number:
13/951,347
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B25 - HAND TOOLS B25J - MANIPULATORS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Salisbury, Curt Michael, and Quigley, Morgan. Robotic hand with modular extensions. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Salisbury, Curt Michael, & Quigley, Morgan. Robotic hand with modular extensions. United States.
Salisbury, Curt Michael, and Quigley, Morgan. Tue . "Robotic hand with modular extensions". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1167461.
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year = {Tue Jan 20 00:00:00 EST 2015},
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