Humanoid Robotic Arm with Internal Tool Deployment and Sensor-Fusion Control System

Abstract

A humanoid robotic arm and hand assembly featuring an internal tool-deployment mechanism, integrated sensor-fusion system, and intelligent tool-identification interface. The arm includes a forearm cavity housing modular apparatuses such as drills, welders, or other functional tools. A coordinated set of linear actuators lifts the hand into a clearance position and drives a carriage that extends the selected tool through a palm aperture to a docking interface. The docking interface incorporates a USB-C port enabling automatic detection and power/data communication with each tool module. A multi-modal sensor array—including force/torque, vibration, infrared-thermal, orientation, and gas-detection sensors—provides feedback for alignment, safety, and adaptive control. A camera and onboard AI processor monitor the environment and tool activity to ensure precision and self-adjustment. The system enables an intelligent, compact, and self-diagnosing humanoid manipulator capable of autonomous or supervised operation.

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