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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2017
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Junichi Takeuchi, Chino, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
A robot includes a movable part having a first internal space, a shock-absorbing section disposed outside the movable part, and having a second internal space, and a state switching section capable of switching between a first state of supplying a fluid from a fluid supply source to the first internal space and a second state of supplying the fluid from the fluid supply source to the second internal space. Further, the state switching section includes a first flow channel adapted to supply the fluid from the fluid supply source to the first internal space, a second flow channel adapted to supply the fluid from the fluid supply source to the second internal space, and a valve capable of adjusting opening/closing degrees of each of the first flow channel and the second flow channel.