Brett Adcock

Title: Brett Adcock and Humanoid Robot Design.

Introduction

Brett Adcock is an inventor based in San Jose, California. His patent work includes an exterior covering system for a humanoid robot, addressing how protective structures and outer materials can accommodate a robot’s movement.

Latest Patents

Adcock is associated with 1 patent: “Exterior Covering System for a Humanoid Robot.” The patent describes a humanoid robot with a torso and at least one attached limb, along with an energy attenuation assembly positioned around part of the torso. This assembly includes multiple lattice cells, which may include strut-based cells, and a cover assembly with a torso cover placed next to the energy attenuation member.

The cover is designed to stretch, deform, or articulate as the robot moves. The cover assembly also includes textile material intended to give the humanoid robot an approachable appearance. The disclosed robot may have actuators providing more than 30 degrees of freedom, with most of those actuators coupled to tendons.

Career Highlights

Adcock works at Figure AI Inc., a company developing humanoid robots. His patent reflects an engineering focus on combining energy attenuation, flexible exterior coverings, and robot mobility.

Collaborations

Adcock’s listed coworker is David McCall. Their shared professional context is Figure AI Inc., where work on humanoid robotics connects mechanical design with practical considerations such as movement and exterior presentation.

Conclusion

Brett Adcock’s patent describes a humanoid robot covering system that integrates a lattice-based energy attenuation structure with a flexible textile exterior, supporting both movement and an approachable appearance.