Enhanced Multi-Segment Rotation Robotic Arm with Advanced Features

Publication ID: 24-11857282_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Multi-Segment Rotation Robotic Arm with Advanced Features,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857282_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857282_0006_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. 11,857,282.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved multi-segment rotation robotic arm with advanced features, enhancing safety, efficiency, and adaptability, addressing the limitations of the original patent.

Background and Problem Solved

The original multi-segment rotation robotic arm patent, despite its innovative design, has inherent limitations in terms of safety, efficiency, and adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features, such as real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, collision detection, and adaptive learning capabilities.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced multi-segment rotation robotic arm comprises a real-time monitoring module for detecting and alerting potential mechanical failures, a predictive maintenance module for scheduling routine maintenance based on usage patterns and sensor data, a collision detection system for detecting and responding to potential collisions, and an emergency shutdown module for rapidly de-energizing the robotic arm in emergency situations. Additionally, the robotic arm features a machine learning module for analyzing usage patterns and adapting the robotic arm's behavior to optimize performance, and a knowledge sharing module for sharing learned knowledge with other robotic devices. The system also integrates a communication interface for exchanging data and commands with other robotic devices and a coordination module for synchronizing the movements and actions of multiple robotic devices.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel features that significantly enhance the safety, efficiency, and adaptability of the original multi-segment rotation robotic arm. The real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, collision detection, and adaptive learning capabilities provide a substantial improvement over the original patent, making the new inventive concept non-obvious and innovative.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the robotic arm segments, the type of sensors used for monitoring and detecting collisions, and the specific machine learning algorithms employed for adaptive learning. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other robotic devices, such as autonomous vehicles or robotic grippers, to enhance its functionality and versatility.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced multi-segment rotation robotic arm has significant commercial potential in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. The advanced features and improved safety and efficiency make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to automate and optimize their processes. The target market includes industries that require precise and adaptable robotic systems, such as assembly lines, warehouses, and medical facilities.

Field of Art

Robotics and Mechatronics, specifically multi-segment robotic arm design with emphasis on modular robotic systems and intelligent control mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with expertise in mechanical design, electrical systems, control theory, and sensor integration, typically holding a master's degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field with 3-5 years of industry experience in robotic system design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adding intelligent monitoring, adaptive learning, and safety features to a multi-segment robotic arm represents a predictable extension of existing robotic control technologies. The source patent establishes a foundational multi-segment robotic arm design, which naturally invites incremental improvements in sensing, monitoring, and autonomous capabilities. The proposed variations represent logical technological progressions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance robotic system reliability and performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pivoting structure between robotic arm segments with electric motor driving mechanism
PTD Variation
Adding real-time monitoring module to detect mechanical failures in pivoting structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor-based failure detection is a known technique in mechanical systems, representing a predictable application of existing diagnostic technologies to improve system reliability
Source Patent Element
Electric motor and battery power system for robotic arm segments
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning module to optimize power consumption and motor performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control of electromechanical systems through machine learning represents a standard approach for performance optimization in robotics, utilizing well-established computational techniques
Source Patent Element
Conductive ring combination for electrical connectivity between robotic arm segments
PTD Variation
Adding communication interface for data exchange between robotic devices
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending electrical connectivity to include data communication is a straightforward technological progression, leveraging existing electrical infrastructure for enhanced system interoperability
Source Patent Element
Multi-segment robotic arm with concatenated segments
PTD Variation
Implementing collision detection system and emergency shutdown module
Obviousness Reasoning
Safety enhancements through sensor-based collision prevention represent a standard design approach in robotic systems, addressing known operational risks through predictable technological solutions
Source Patent Element
Signal processing module connected to electric motor
PTD Variation
Developing knowledge sharing module for distributing learned behaviors across robotic systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding signal processing capabilities to include knowledge transfer is a logical extension of existing control system architectures, representing a predictable innovation in robotic intelligence
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technological extensions of the foundational multi-segment robotic arm design disclosed in US Patent 11857282, combining known techniques in robotic monitoring, adaptive control, and safety systems to achieve foreseeable improvements in robotic system performance and reliability.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,282
TitleMulti-segment rotation robotic arm