MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531027160 A) filed by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University on March 24, 2025, for Automated Socks Removing And Wearing Device.
Inventor includes Dr. Susmita Panda.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: An automated socks removing and wearing device, comprising a platform 101 positioned over a ground surface via multiple suction cups 102 arranged beneath having an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 with proximity sensor to determine dimensions and distance of feet from platform 101, a pair of motorized sliding units 104 to provide translation to a ring 105 configured with each sliding unit 104 and position in proximity to toes of the feet, multiple clippers 106 installed over inner periphery of each ring 105 actuates to grip an old socks, a robotic gripper 107 installed over platform 101 to withdraw socks and store them in a chamber 108, a microphone 111 mapped over platform 101 to take user’s command regarding new socks and a pair of flexible links 112 installed between each ring 105 and sliding unit 104 with motorized hinge joints 113 to accommodate feet and wear new socks.
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