Modular robotic accessory system

摘要

A system is provided in which a robot may be used having a robotic arm with a camera and gripper assembly, that enables the use of tools while also allowing use of a gripper assembly located at the end of the robotic arm. Mounting rails may be secured to the gripper assembly to provide a system that is easily adaptable to allow the relatively fast exchange of different tools. Tools may be secured to the mounting rails to allow for both the use of the tools and the existing gripper assembly on the robotic arm. The accessories may be configured to allow enhanced viewing of the accessory through a camera mounted to the robotic arm.

主权项

1. An accessory system for a robotic platform, comprising:
a securement mechanism having a first side and a second side, the first side configured to be coupled with a working arm of a robotic platform and the second side is configured to be coupled with an accessory to be used by the robotic platform, and an accessory having a working end and an attachment end, the attachment end removably couplable with the second side of the securement mechanism, wherein the working arm of the robotic platform includes a gripper assembly comprising a pair of opposing jaws, each jaw having a gripping surface located on an inside surface thereof that faces the opposing jaw, and wherein the first side of the securement mechanism is coupled to an outside surface of one of the jaws, the outside surface opposite of the inside surface of the associated jaw and wherein the accessory, when coupled with the securement mechanism, allows for use of the gripping surfaces in addition to the use of the accessory in operations of the robotic platform.