Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-22
2011-10-18
Black, Thomas (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C318S568120, C901S001000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08041456
ABSTRACT:
A power system is provided for robotic systems such as dynamically balancing robots, including inverted pendulum robots, robots that balance on two legs, and dynamically balancing robotic personal vehicles. Under normal operation, the power system provides operating power from a power source such as an internal battery system or an external AC power supply. The power system includes an energy storage device, such as an ultracapacitor assembly, that can provide emergency power sufficient to power components of the robotic system to a stable shutdown configuration in the event of a deleterious power event.
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Blackwell Trevor
Casner Daniel
Nelson Benjamin
Wiley Scott
Anybots, Inc.
Black Thomas
Patel Shardul
Peters Verny LLP
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