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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2007
Robert S. Busacca, Geneva, CH;
Jeff Maag, Belmont, CA (US);
William H. Chandler, Jr., Milpitas, CA (US);
Eric D. Carlson, Cupertino, CA (US);
Robert S. Busacca, Geneva, CH;
Jeff Maag, Belmont, CA (US);
William H. Chandler, Jr., Milpitas, CA (US);
Eric D. Carlson, Cupertino, CA (US);
Freeslate, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
A robotic system with a common software and hardware platform for integration of a variety of modular components is provided that can be set up for a given application and reconfigured to address changing needs. Modules attach to the robotic platform with standard interfaces in order to maximize the platform's flexibility. Robotic arms also have interchangeability such as variable pitched Z-racks, powder handling or other technologies. The standard interfaces allow third party developers to develop and integrate their own custom modules. One module included with the robotic platform in accord with this invention is a module that both weighs and images a sample.