Clara Vu

This inventor holds 79 USPTO granted patents and 15 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 19 EPO patents, primarily in Safety Robotics (CPC class G05D). Top assignees: Veo Robotics, Inc., Irobot Corporation, Symbotic LLC. Active years: 2008-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 79 (Patent Applications = 15)

% Patents Active = 89.9

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 2)

EPO Patents = 19 (Patent Applications = 25)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.4

ph-index = 24

Forward Citations = 2,358(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 2,035(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Company Filing History:

Harvest Automation, Inc.

patents

5. 4 out of 5

Nextshift Robotics, Inc.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2008-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Sensor Registration

Motion Planning

Workspace Monitoring

Safety Applications

Depth-Sensing

Industrial Robotics

Intrusion Detection

Occupancy Envelopes

Factory Scheduling

Collaborative Environments

Semantic Identification

Robot Dynamics

79 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12703096 - Motion planning and task execution using potential occupancy envelopes (2026-08-11),

2. 12643237 - Workplace monitoring and semantic entity identification for safe machine operation (2026-06-02),

3. 12596346 - Systems and methods for information-assisted sensor registration (2026-04-07),

4. 12452396 - Sensor for safe detection of intrusions in a 3D volume (2025-10-21),

5. 12420419 - Motion planning and task execution using potential occupancy envelopes (2025-09-23),

6. 12397434 - Safe motion planning for machinery operation (2025-08-26),

7. 12330311 - Intelligent monitoring of entry points in multi-cell workspaces (2025-06-17),

8. 12301778 - Depth-sensing computer vision system (2025-05-13),

9. 12103170 - Dynamic, interactive signaling of safety-related conditions in a monitored environment (2024-10-01),

10. 12097625 - Robot end-effector sensing and identification (2024-09-24),

11. 12049014 - Workplace monitoring and semantic entity identification for safe machine operation (2024-07-30),

12. 12036683 - Safe motion planning for machinery operation (2024-07-16),

13. 11945119 - Crosstalk mitigation for multi-cell workspace monitoring (2024-04-02),

14. 11919173 - Motion planning and task execution using potential occupancy envelopes (2024-03-05),

15. 11846916 - System architecture for safety applications (2023-12-19),

Title: Clara Vu: A Pioneer in Robotics and Safety Technology

Introduction

Clara Vu is a prominent inventor based in Cambridge, MA, who has made significant contributions to the field of robotics and safety technology. With an impressive portfolio of 71 patents, her innovative solutions address critical challenges in workspace safety and robotic systems.

Latest Patents

Clara's latest patents showcase her expertise in dynamic and interactive signaling of safety-related conditions within monitored environments. One of her notable inventions focuses on systems and methods for determining safe and unsafe zones in a workspace. This invention calculates safe actions in real-time based on relevant objects—some observed by sensors and others generated through computational analysis. Additionally, her patent on robot end-effector sensing and identification presents systems for identifying robot end effectors in processing environments using advanced visual sensor technologies.

Career Highlights

Throughout her career, Clara has worked with leading companies, including Veo Robotics, Inc. and iRobot Corporation. Her work at these organizations has been instrumental in advancing robotic capabilities and ensuring safety in automated environments.

Collaborations

Clara has collaborated with notable individuals in her field, including her coworkers Scott A. Denenberg and Alberto Moel. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and excellence, further enhancing her contributions to technology.

Conclusion

Clara Vu stands out as a visionary inventor in the robotics and safety sectors. Her extensive patent portfolio and collaborations with industry leaders reflect her commitment to innovation and improving safety in our interactions with technology. Her work continues to inspire future advancements in robotics and ensures safer working environments for all.