Patents by Inventor Caleb Daniel Rucker

Caleb Daniel Rucker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • CONTINUUM DEVICES AND CONTROL METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160016319
    Abstract: Continuum robots and similar devices and methods and systems for controlling such devices are provided. The devices can include rods comprising strips, that are pre-curved, or both. Also provided is a system and method for modeling and controlling the configuration and operation of such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Andria A. Remirez, Caleb Daniel Rucker, Robert James Webster, III
  • CONTINUUM ROBOTS AND CONTROL THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130131868
    Abstract: Method for controlling continuum robots and systems therefrom are provided. In the system and method, a new system of equations is provided for controlling a shape of the elastic member and a tension on a tendon applying a force to an elastic member of the robot. The system of equations can be used to estimate a resulting shape of the elastic member from the tension applied to the tendon. The system of equations can also be used to estimate a necessary tension for the tendon to achieve a target shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Caleb Daniel Rucker, Robert James Webster