MUMBAI, India, Oct. 5 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541030967 A) filed by Jain Deemed-To-Be University on March 29, 2025, for Automated Damaged Scutes Removal Device For Turtles.
Inventor includes Manjunath H R.
The application for the patent was published on October 02, 2026, under issue no. 40/2026.
Abstract: An automated damaged scutes removal device for turtles, comprising of a platform 101 configured with plurality of suction cups 102 to affix the platform over a surface, a plate 103 to accommodate a turtle over the plate, a pair of robotic grippers 104 to securely grip shell of the turtle, an imaging unit 105 to determine presence of damaged scutes, a nozzle 108 attached with a water chamber 106 via a conduit 107 to dispense optimal amount of water over the scutes, a motorized sliding unit 109 to translate a L-shape telescopic rod 110 to extend and position a wedge-shaped member 111 attached with free-end of the rod 110, a vibration unit 112 to generate vibrations over the member 111 to facilitate loosening and detachment of the damaged scutes, a motorized ball and socket joint 113 to provide multi-directional movement to the member to facilitate safe removal of damaged scutes.
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