Head and neck assembly for a humanoid robot — Figure AI

US12365094B2 · Figure AI Inc

Patent number
US12365094B2
Applicant
Figure AI Inc
Filing date
2024-10-17
CPC class
B25J11/0005; B25J11/0015; B25J19/00; B25J9/0009
Pillar
Muscle

The patent describes a head and neck assembly for a humanoid robot, including a housing with frontal and rear shells, electronics for displays and illumination to communicate robot states, sensors, and mechanisms for human-like interaction and expression.

Claims

Independent claim 1 covers a head and neck assembly comprising a head housing with frontal and rear shells, an illumination assembly with light emitters visible through or around the shells for indicating states, a display visible through the frontal shell, and a neck portion coupled to the head with actuators and sensors.

Technical analysis

The design focuses on ergonomic, egg-shaped head geometry with asymmetric shells for sensor integration and light diffusion. Multiple embodiments include deformable neck covers, zoned displays, and multi-radius shells for durability and expressiveness. CPC classes emphasize manipulator accessories and communication interfaces.

Commercial impact

Enables advanced humanoid robots (e.g., from Figure AI) with intuitive visual feedback for human-robot interaction, potentially accelerating adoption in service, manufacturing, and assistive robotics by improving safety signaling and user engagement.

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