The Stanley Works

Paul F Decker

Michael A Peshkin

J Edward Colgate

Stephen H Klostermeyer

Julio J Santos-Munne

David Meer

Alexander Makhlin

Alex Makhlin

Julio Santos-Munn&eacute;

Michael Robie

An intelligent assist method and apparatus are disclosed. The intelligent assist method includes imparting a manual force to a suspended object, determining an angle at which the suspended object is manually forced, generating motorized power to move the object in accordance with the angle at which the suspended object is forced, and inputting a signal to continue the motorized power and enable the object to continue moving on accordance with the angle at which the suspended object is manually forced.

Methods and apparatus for manipulation of heavy payloads with intelligent assist devices

A method and system for controlling an intelligent assist device, robot, or other powered system that is partially or fully directed by the intent of a human operator. The method and system includes measuring a force or motion imparted by the human operator to a control. The measurement is determined with respect to the motion of the machine at a point of the machine that allows the benefit of collocation of sensing and actuation, or of approximation of such collocation. The system includes a support attached to the machine at the beneficial point, and a plurality of sensors to measure the force, torque, or motion imparted by the human operator to the support with respect to the beneficial point. The method and system provide improved stability of control of the system, and improved responsiveness to the intent of the human operator.

Control handle for intelligent assist devices

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Paul F Decker