Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858141_0002_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858141_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858141_0002_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. 11,858,141.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting new applications & use cases improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J9/1633
B	B25	B25J9/1607
B	B25	B25J9/1641
B	B25	B25J9/1653
B	B25	B25J9/1664

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotic Systems and Control Engineering, specifically focused on impedance control methodologies for robotic arms and collaborative robotic systems, requiring advanced knowledge of robotics, control theory, dynamics modeling, and mechanical engineering principles

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with a master's or PhD in mechanical or electrical engineering, experienced in robotic control systems, familiar with dynamic modeling techniques, joint space and task space transformations, and advanced robotic manipulation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's impedance control methodology by applying known techniques for enhancing robotic system flexibility and application scope. The technical improvements demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be readily apparent to someone with expertise in robotic control systems. The variations maintain core architectural principles while introducing incremental technical enhancements that align with established design optimization strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Joint space and task space dynamics equation transformation techniques

PTD Variation

Enhanced multi-space coordinate transformation methods for expanded robotic application domains

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable engineering optimization using known coordinate transformation techniques that a PHOSITA would recognize as a standard approach to extending robotic control system flexibility

Source Patent Element

Impedance control method for robotic arm interaction forces

PTD Variation

Advanced environment interaction modeling with more granular stiffness and position calculation approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design enhancement using known computational techniques to improve environmental sensing and response capabilities

Source Patent Element

Torque-controlled robotic arm dynamics modeling

PTD Variation

Extended computational models incorporating more complex nonlinear interaction terms and force vector calculations

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental technical improvement using standard mathematical modeling techniques that would be obvious to a skilled robotics engineer

Source Patent Element

Joint motion and force information processing

PTD Variation

Enhanced computational approaches for real-time trajectory correction and environmental adaptation

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable system optimization using known control theory principles and computational techniques

Source Patent Element

Robotic arm end-effector interaction control

PTD Variation

Expanded interaction modeling with more sophisticated force and position compensation techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard engineering problem-solving approach applying known control system enhancement methodologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858141 and the comprehensive technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the technical improvements represent predictable extensions of existing robotic control methodologies using standard engineering optimization techniques. The disclosed variations do not introduce non-obvious technical innovations beyond the scope of ordinary mechanical and control engineering problem-solving approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,141
Title	Impedance control method, and controller and robot using the same
Assignee(s)	UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP LTD