Biologically-inspired joints and systems and methods of use thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10632626
APP PUB NO 20170368696A1
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15616038

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The present disclosure provides a biologically-inspired robotic device comprising: a first member; a second member pivotably connected to the first member; one or more actuators; and a coupler/decoupler mechanism (CDC) selectively coupling or decoupling of the one or more actuators to the second member, such that, when the one or more actuators are coupled to the second member, the one or more actuators act to pivot the second member relative to the first member.

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WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE100 INSTITUTE ROAD WORCESTER MA 01609

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowers, Matthew Paul Worcester, US 1 1
Hunt, Thane Robert Worcester, US 3 3
Jonnavittula, Ananth Worcester, US 1 1
Koesterman, Lynn Robert Worcester, US 1 1
Pickett, Michael Worcester, US 5 13
Popovic, Marko B Worcester, US 5 296
Rafferty, Richard Matthew Worcester, US 1 1
Sridar, Saivimal Worcester, US 10 63
Ueda, Seiichiro Worcester, US 2 18
Verlencar, Varun Visnudas Worcester, US 1 1
Zia, Amaid Worcester, US 1 1

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