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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2016
Eelume As, Trondheim, NO;
Kristin Y. Pettersen, Trondheim, NO;
Pål Liljebäck, Trondheim, NO;
Asgeir J. Sørensen, Flatåsen, NO;
Øyvind Stavdahl, Heimdal, NO;
Fredrik Lund, Trondheim, NO;
Aksel A. Transeth, Trondheim, NO;
Jan Tommy Gravdahl, Trondheim, NO;
EELUME AS, Trondheim, NO;
Abstract
An underwater manipulator arm robot comprises: a plurality of links that are connected to one another by joint modules for generating a flexural motion of the robot; multiple thrust devices located at different points along the length of the robot for applying thrust to the robot for propulsion and/or guidance; and at least one tool, or at least one connection point for a tool, attached to the robot; wherein the flexural motion and/or thrust devices enable movement of the robot and control of the orientation and/or location of the tool.