Machine for Beauty Salon
AssigneeWink Robotics
InventorsNathan HARDING, Kurt AMUNDSON, Michael MULLER, Russell B. FORD
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Abstract
A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction.
Claims54
A device configured to extend a natural eyelash of a plurality of natural eyelashes of a subject using an eyelash extension, the device comprising:
- a robotic mechanism configured to acquire the eyelash extension, manipulate the eyelash extension, and place the eyelash extension alongside the natural eyelash;
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- a computer vision system configured to communicate a position of the natural eyelash to the robotic mechanism.
A method of extending a natural eyelash of a plurality of natural eyelashes of a subject using an eyelash extension and a device including a robotic mechanism configured to manipulate the eyelash extension, the method comprising:
- acquiring the eyelash extension with the robotic mechanism;
- and
- placing the eyelash extension alongside the natural eyelash with the robotic mechanism.
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