Patents Assigned to Roboter GmbH
  • Patent number: 12245978
    Abstract: A device and a method for reversibly connecting a rehabilitation mechanism to a bed, such as a hospital bed that can be brought to a vertical position. The device has a connection element arranged on the rehabilitation mechanism; a receiving unit, which can be arranged at the side of and/or at the foot end of the bed; the receiving unit corresponds in design to the connection element; and a transport device for transporting the rehabilitation mechanism toward and away from the bed. The transport device and/or the bed is height-adjustable. A method for operating a rehabilitation mechanism connected to a bed by way of the novel device. Easy, fast, reversible connection of a rehabilitation mechanism to a conventional hospital bed is enabled, in particular to a hospital bed that can be brought to a vertical position. Existing beds can be quickly and economically retrofitted with a robot system for kinesiotherapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: ReActive Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Koenig, Helfried Peyrl, Ramona Susanna Schlaefer, Maximilian Grosse-Dunker, Helmut Oschwald
  • Publication number: 20250052900
    Abstract: A stationary traffic monitoring system and method for monitoring a detection region of a traffic area designed to communicate with vehicles travelling on the traffic area in which a system unit monitors a detection region of a traffic area and/or designed for communication. A motor vehicle, wherein two or more optical interfaces are used, is characterised in that a first data transmission interface is operated with a polarised transmitted light beam, and a laser scanner is operated with a polarised transmitted light beam, and/or a second data transmission interface is operated with a polarised transmitted light beam. The polarisation plane of the polarised transmitted light beam of the first data transmission interface is different from the polarisation plane of the polarised transmitted light beam of the laser scanner and/or of the polarised transmitted light beam of the second data transmission interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Jenoptik Robot GmbH
    Inventor: Günter FENDT
  • Publication number: 20250046132
    Abstract: The approach proposed here relates to a method for providing at least one emission value for a means of transport. The method comprises a step of reading in an identification parameter that represents at least one type of the means of transport present in an observation area. The method furthermore comprises a step of ascertaining the at least one emission value for the means of transport from a memory that stores an assignment of the at least one type of the means of transport to the emission value, wherein the emission value represents a parameter of an emission coming from the means of transport into an environment of the means of transport. The method lastly comprises a step of outputting the ascertained emission value to an output interface in order to provide the emission value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: JENOPTIK Robot GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan KIENITZ, Andreas BEYER, Torben POTTHOFF, Oliver BLANKE
  • Publication number: 20250022369
    Abstract: A method for recognizing the validity of a vehicle parameter. The method comprises a step of reading at least one first parameter and at least one second parameter, wherein the first parameter represents a first physical variable of the vehicle or a variable derived from the first physical variable, and the second parameter represents a second physical variable of the vehicle or a variable derived from the second physical variable. A distinguishing criterion for recognizing the validity of the vehicle parameter of the vehicle using a combination of the first and second parameter is also read. The method also comprises a step of assigning the vehicle parameter as a valid vehicle parameter if a combination of the first and the second parameter meets the distinguishing criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: JENOPTIK Robot GmbH
    Inventors: Dima PROEFROCK, Michael TRUMMER
  • Publication number: 20240398194
    Abstract: The invention proposes a method for the automated discharge of loose transport material from a container, transported by means of a self-driving vehicle, into a collection container, where the unloading takes place in a spatially defined unloading cone within an unloading station. Furthermore, an unloading station for automated discharge according to the method is proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: ADLATUS Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Häußler, Siegfried Hochdorfer
  • Patent number: 12122378
    Abstract: A method for detecting a traffic law violation due to the allowable distance between a following vehicle and a guide vehicle being undershot, the following vehicle traveling behind the guide vehicle. At least the respective speed of the following vehicle is identified and the guide vehicle in a detection region in the surroundings of a sensor which supplies speed measurement values. A reference distance is detected and/or ascertained between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle at a reference measurement point. At least one following distance is determined between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle in the detection region using the identified speeds of the following vehicle and the guide vehicle and/or the detected reference distance. A traffic law violation is detected if the following distance in the detection region continuously falls short of a distance threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Jenoptik Robot GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Kienitz, Einar Maag, Gregor Skrzeczynski, Siegrun Reis, Michael Lehning
  • Patent number: 11980353
    Abstract: A medical mechatronic male interface device couples a surgical assistance system to a mount. The male interface device includes a base including an end face and a functional body extending from the end face, a first mechanical coupling for positive and/or non-positive coupling to a medical mechatronic female interface device, and at least one first electronic interface configured to connect to a second electronic interface of the female interface device. The functional body includes a centering device that centers the surgical assistance system free of play relative to the base. The centering device includes a first functional surface, a second functional surface, and a third functional surface that together at least partially define a three-sided pyramid. The first mechanical coupling includes a first undercut and a second undercut on the functional body that each define a segment engageable from behind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Brainlab Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Maximilian Krinninger, Stephan Nowatschin, Christian Kühnau, Daniel Roppenecker, Dominik Gierlach, Johannes Agricola, Stefan Hofberger
  • Patent number: 11945105
    Abstract: A toothed safe braking apparatus for use in robotic joint, comprising an electromagnetic telescoping apparatus (6) and a friction engagement component (10). The friction engagement component (10) is mounted on a shaft (C) of the robotic joint and comprises a brake lock ring gear (1) provided with a first center fitting hole (12), the brake lock ring gear (1) being provided with teeth (11) arranged on the outer circumferential surface thereof, a pretension ring (2) provided with a second center fitting hole (13), and a brake hub (4) provided with a first end surface (14), a second end surface (15), and an outer circumferential surface (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Rethink Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Yong Yang, Sheng Zhang, Chao Jiang
  • Patent number: 11914489
    Abstract: A method for redundant control in a distributed automation system, preferably a real-time automation system, for operating a client device of the distributed automation system is discussed. The method includes using the client device to monitor for the occurrence of a fault in communication between the client device and a first computing infrastructure that is part of the distributed automation system and operates the client device. The method may also include using the client device, once the fault occurs, to instruct a second computing infrastructure of the distributed automation system to operate the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Gestalt Robotics GMBH
    Inventors: Jens Lambrecht, Thomas Staufenbiel, Eugen Funk, The Duy Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11828841
    Abstract: A method for estimating the height of a reflector of a vehicle, the method including a reading step, in which at least one reflection signal from the reflector of the vehicle is read at one time and the at least one reflection signal representing at least one information item in respect of a relative speed of the vehicle. Further, the method includes a specifying step, in which an estimated value for the speed of the vehicle is specified. Finally, the method includes an ascertaining step, in which an estimated value for the height of the reflector is ascertained using the relative speed of the vehicle and the estimated value for the speed of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Jenoptik Robot GmbH
    Inventors: Dima Proefrock, Michael Trummer
  • Patent number: 11638617
    Abstract: A surgical manipulator device for positioning a surgical instrument has a frame, a first mount, a second mount, a first suspension arm arrangement supported on the frame and connecting the frame to the first mount in an articulated manner, and a second suspension arm arrangement supported on the frame and connecting the frame to the second mount in an articulated manner. The first and the second suspension arm arrangements are each displaceable relative to the frame in first and second motion planes parallel to each other and spaced apart, so that the first mount is displaceable in the first motion plane and the second mount is displaceable in the second motion plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Brainlab Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Nowatschin, Maximilian Krinninger, Christian Kühnau, Daniel Roppenecker, Dominik Gierlach, Johannes Agricola, Johann Ulrich Wigger
  • Patent number: 11589951
    Abstract: A holding arm for medical purposes, in particular for holding surgical mechatronic assistance systems and/or surgical instruments, includes a proximal end for attaching the holding arm to a base and a distal end for receiving a surgical mechatronic assistance system and/or surgical instrument; at least one first and one second arm segment, wherein the first arm segment is connected to a first joint and the second arm segment is connected to a second joint, wherein each joint is releasable and lockable. An operating unit is provided for bringing the holding arm into a desired pose, wherein the operating unit is adapted to release the associated joint upon contact between an operator and one of the first and second arm segments. A corresponding method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Brainlab Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Maximilian Krinninger, Stephan Nowatschin
  • Patent number: 11584027
    Abstract: A housing of a joint of a collaborative robot, where at least part of the material of the housing is configured to include a plurality of lattice structure units. Since the at least part of the material of the housing is configured to include the plurality of lattice structure units, the weight of the joint may be reduced with respect to a completely solid housing. Further disclosed is the joint of the collaborative robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Rethink Robotics GMBH
    Inventors: Sheng Zhang, Ji Long Yao
  • Patent number: 11518047
    Abstract: A robot 1 having a first assembly 4, 5 and a second assembly 3, 6, wherein a bearing arrangement 24, 25, 52, 53, by which the second assembly 3, 6 can be moved relative to the first assembly 4,5 is provided in the first assembly 4,5. The bearing arrangement 24, 25, 52, 53 comprises a first fastening element 26, 27, 54, 55, and the second assembly 3, 6 comprises a second fastening element 30, 31, 60, 61, wherein the first fastening element 26, 27, 54, 55 and the second fastening element 30, 31, 60, 61 are connected to one another, and wherein the first fastening element 26, 27, 54, 55 and the second fastening element 30, 31, 60, 61 are designed to be complementary, at least in sections. A method for mounting two assemblies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in particular two robotic arms, of a robot is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Fruitcore Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Robert Riegger, Manuel Tobias Frey, Johannes Füssl
  • Patent number: 11517182
    Abstract: A passive surgical manipulator for holding and positioning a surgical instrument is described. The passive surgical manipulator has a frame, a first suspension arm arrangement connecting the frame in an articulated manner to a first joint, and a second suspension arm arrangement connecting the frame in an articulated manner to a second joint. The two suspension arm arrangements are implemented so that the first joint is displaceable in a first motion plane and the second joint is displaceable in a second motion plane. Also, a first actuating device has a first interface, a second actuating device has a second interface, a third actuating device has a third interface, and a fourth actuating device has a fourth interface for temporarily receiving a corresponding interface of a handheld drive unit for transferring an actuating motion to displace the first and second joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Brainlab Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Maximilian Krinninger, Stephan Nowatschin
  • Patent number: 11440205
    Abstract: A robot joint module and a wireless power supply apparatus, system, and method therefor. The apparatus includes: a wireless power receiver arranged at a connecting end of a current robot joint module and adapted to receive electrical power from a previous robot joint module of the current robot joint module; and a wireless power transmitter arranged at an output end of the current robot joint module and adapted to transmit the electrical power to a next robot joint module of the current robot joint module. By receiving electrical power from a previous robot joint module in a wireless power supply mode and sending the electrical power to a next robot joint module in a wireless power supply mode, the electrical power can be transferred between a plurality of robot joint modules, without arranging any power cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Rethink Robotics GMBH
    Inventors: Sheng Zhang, Ji Long Yao
  • Patent number: 11389366
    Abstract: A measuring method determines the length conditions, the position and/or the radius of movement of the lower extremities of a bed-bound patient. A knee module of a rehabilitation mechanism is connected to a point of application of a leg of the patient. A measuring device records and determines a trajectory solely of the point of application during a movement of the leg by the knee module. A model generation device creates a kinematic model from the data. This allows a determination of the length conditions, the position and/or the radius of movement during an initializing movement without having to undertake any surgical intervention. This does away with the need for complex sensor technology and provides a kinematic model of the radius of movement of the patient, the parameters of which kinematic model are used for establishing new therapeutic procedures within the patient's physical therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: ReActive Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Helfried Peyrl, Oliver Zillig, Kathleen Jones, Philipp Metzner
  • Patent number: 11357596
    Abstract: A holding device for medical purposes holds an attached device. The holding device has a proximal end for attaching the holding device to a base and a distal end for receiving the attached device. The holding device also has a first arm segment and a second arm segment. The first arm segment is connected to a first joint and the second arm segment is connected to a second joint. Each joint is releasable or lockable. The holding device further has an operator control device for releasing and/or locking the first or second joint for placing the holding device in a desired pose. The holding device also has a controller for controlling the holding device and at least one receiver for electromagnetic radiation connected to the controller for transmitting signals to the controller based on received electromagnetic signals of a surgical navigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Brainlab Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Maximilian Krinninger, Stephan Nowatschin
  • Patent number: 11357693
    Abstract: A relief system for at least partially relieving the body weight of a person includes at least one first fastening device for fastening a first end of a first support device and at least one second fastening device for fastening a second end of the first support device which are formed on a cuff, such that an equally distributed tensile force is exerted on the cuff at the first fastening device and second fastening device when the first support device is guided through a guide device during a movement of the cuff when loaded by at least part of the body weight of the person. This advantageously permits a simple connection in particular of a bedridden patient to the relief system, without the patient first having to be moved, without other medical/therapeutic devices being disturbed, and without limiting the patient's stepping/walking movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Reactive Robotics GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Koenig, Ramona Susanna Schlaefer, Manfred Koestlmeier
  • Publication number: 20220161798
    Abstract: A method for detecting a traffic law violation due to the allowable distance between a following vehicle and a guide vehicle being undershot, the following vehicle traveling behind the guide vehicle. At least the respective speed of the following vehicle is identified and the guide vehicle in a detection region in the surroundings of a sensor which supplies speed measurement values. A reference distance is detected and/or ascertained between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle at a reference measurement point. At least one following distance is determined between the following vehicle and the guide vehicle in the detection region using the identified speeds of the following vehicle and the guide vehicle and/or the detected reference distance. A traffic law violation is detected if the following distance in the detection region continuously falls short of a distance threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: JENOPTIK Robot GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan KIENITZ, Einar MAAG, Gregor SKRZECZYNSKI, Siegrun REIS, Michael LEHNING