Robotic System Adaptations for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857149_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Robotic System Adaptations for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857149_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857149_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,149.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept extends the core technology of the original surgical robotic system to various industries, including farming, wind turbine maintenance, warehouse inventory management, and cleaning equipment, enabling precise and efficient task execution in these fields.

Background and Problem Solved

The original surgical robotic system, while effective in its intended application, has limitations in terms of adaptability to other industries. This inventive concept addresses the problem of restricted versatility by applying the core technology to diverse fields, thereby expanding its potential impact.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves the integration of a robotic arm, sensor system, and controller to position and move tools or equipment in various industries. For example, in farming, the system can optimize crop yields by precisely positioning farming tools. In wind turbine maintenance, the system can efficiently inspect and maintain turbine blades. Similarly, in warehouse inventory management, the system can automate inventory tracking and movement, and in cleaning equipment, it can optimize cleaning routes and tasks.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the original surgical robotic system's core technology, demonstrating a non-obvious expansion of its capabilities to diverse industries. The inventive concept's value lies in its adaptability, precision, and efficiency in executing tasks across multiple domains.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in sensor systems, robotic arm designs, and controller algorithms to accommodate specific industry requirements. For instance, the farming application may utilize specialized sensors for soil moisture detection, while the wind turbine maintenance application may incorporate advanced imaging sensors for blade inspection.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, renewable energy, logistics, and facilities management. The adaptability and precision of the system can lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved productivity in these sectors.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B17/00
A A61 A61B17/7082
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/74
A A61 A61B17/1757
A A61 A61B2017/00075
A A61 A61B2017/00119
A A61 A61B2017/00477
A A61 A61B2017/00486
A A61 A61B2017/00699
A A61 A61B2034/107
A A61 A61B2034/2055
A A61 A61B2034/2068
A A61 A61B2034/2072
A A61 A61B2090/376
A A61 A61B2090/3762
A A61 A61B2090/3764
A A61 A61B2090/3966
A A61 A61B2090/3983
A A61 A61F2/4611
A A61 A61F2002/4632

Field of Art

Robotic systems for precision positioning and control, with specific expertise in sensor-guided robotic manipulation across medical, industrial, and service domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced robotics training, understanding sensor integration, control systems, and cross-domain robotic applications, capable of translating control methodologies between different technical contexts

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's core technological framework of sensor-guided robotic positioning represents a generalizable control methodology that can be readily adapted across multiple industrial domains. A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental principles of precise robotic arm movement, remote sensor positioning, and trajectory control are transferable between surgical and non-surgical environments. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the source patent's core technological concept through systematic domain translation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Robotic arm controlled via remote sensor positioning system
PTD Variation
Applying identical control methodology to farming equipment positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of translating robotic control principles across domains, with predictable results of improved precision and automation
Source Patent Element
User input for trajectory selection and locked positioning
PTD Variation
Implementing trajectory control for wind turbine inspection tools
Obviousness Reasoning
Systematic application of existing control logic to a new technical context, representing a straightforward design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Sensor system generating position information for robotic arm control
PTD Variation
Utilizing identical sensor tracking principles for warehouse inventory management
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing technological framework, representing a finite and obvious solution set
Source Patent Element
Remote optical sensor system for position recognition
PTD Variation
Adapting sensor tracking for robotic cleaning equipment navigation
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-understood technique of generalizing sensor tracking principles across different robotic applications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857149's comprehensive robotic positioning methodology, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed cross-domain robotic control variations obvious and predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological teachings, thereby establishing prior art that anticipates and renders obvious substantially similar technological implementations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,149
TitleSurgical robotic systems with target trajectory deviation monitoring and related methods
Assignee(s)Globus Medical, Inc.