Robotic training apparatus

Abstract

A robotic training apparatus for martial arts and combat sports that is of a dimension like a punching bag and can be hung or mounted on a floor. The apparatus includes a frame, an upper revolving member and a lower revolving member mounted to the frame, wherein the two members can revolve independently of each other along a vertical axis. A pair of robotic arms coupe to the upper revolving member can be actuated to resemble a punching action. A pair of robotic legs coupled to the lower revolving member can be actuated to resemble a kicking action. Both the pair of robotic arms and the pair of robotic legs horizontally extend from the upper revolving member and the lower revolving member respectively.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A robotic training apparatus comprising:
 a control unit;   a robotic trainer, the robotic trainer comprising:
 an upstanding frame, 
 a pair of robotic arms, each robotic arm of the pair of robotic arms comprises:
 one or more extension members, 
 a striking member operably coupled to a terminal extension member of the one or more extension members, and 
 a plurality of joints operably coupling extension members of the one or more extension members, the terminal extension member, and the striking member, and 
 
 an actuation mechanism for actuating the robotic trainer, the actuation mechanism operably coupled to the control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to present training material from a library of training materials on a display coupled to the control unit and implement the training material on the robotic trainer by the actuation mechanism; and 
   a plurality of sensors operably coupled to the control unit.   
     
     
         2 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the striking member is provided with cushioning pads. 
     
     
         3 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the actuation mechanism comprises stepper motors coupled to each joint of the plurality of joints. 
     
     
         4 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprises user sensors, the user sensors configured to be worn by a user practicing with the robotic training apparatus, wherein the control unit is configured to detect spatial body movements of the user through the user sensors for an interactive training session. 
     
     
         5 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of sensors further comprises environmental sensors configured to detect an immediate environment of the robotic trainer, the environmental sensors comprise one or more cameras and one or more infrared sensors or ultrasonic sensors. 
     
     
         6 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein the control unit is configured to analyze data from the one or more cameras using image recognition algorithms to track changes in projection of the user and the robotic trainer in a three-dimensional space. 
     
     
         7 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the control unit is configured to generate a virtual environment for the user based on the analyzed data. 
     
     
         8 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein the environmental sensors further comprise pressure sensors mounted on a floor and configured to detect footsteps of the user. 
     
     
         9 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein robotic trainer further comprises a movable base, the movable base configured to allow the robotic trainer to move on a floor. 
     
     
         10 . The robotic training apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein the control unit is further configured to remotely couple to another second robotic training apparatus for remote sparring between two users, the another second robotic training apparatus same as the robotic training apparatus. 
     
     
         11 . A method for training, the method comprises:
 providing a robotic training apparatus comprising:
 a control unit; 
 a robotic trainer, the robotic trainer comprising:
 an upstanding frame, 
 a pair of robotic arms, each robotic arm of the pair of robotic arms comprises:
 one or more extension members, 
 a striking member operably coupled to a terminal extension member of the one or more extension members, and 
 a plurality of joints operably coupling extension members of the one or more extension members, the terminal extension member, and the striking member, and 
 
 an actuation mechanism for actuating the robotic trainer, the actuation mechanism operably coupled to the control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to present training material from a library of training materials on a display coupled to the control unit and implement the training material on the robotic trainer by the actuation mechanism; and 
 
 a plurality of sensors operably coupled to the control unit. 
   
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the striking member is provided with cushioning pads. 
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the actuation mechanism comprises stepper motors coupled to each joint of the plurality of joints. 
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprises user sensors, the user sensors configured to be worn by a user practicing with the robotic training apparatus, wherein the control unit is configured to detect spatial body movements of the user through the user sensors for an interactive training session. 
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of sensors further comprises environmental sensors configured to detect an immediate environment of the robotic trainer, the environmental sensors comprise one or more cameras and one or more infrared sensors or ultrasonic sensors. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 15 , wherein the control unit is configured to analyze data from the one or more cameras using image recognition algorithms to track changes in projection of the user and the robotic trainer in a three-dimensional space. 
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein the control unit is configured to generate a virtual environment for the user based on the analyzed data. 
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 15 , wherein the environmental sensors further comprise pressure sensors mounted on a floor and configured to detect footsteps of the user. 
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein method further comprises:
 providing a user interface on a smartphone, wherein the user interface is configured to:
 permit a user to interact with the robotic training apparatus; 
 present training material to the user, wherein the training material comprises live sessions with coaches. 
   
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 17 , wherein the control unit is further configured to remotely couple to another second robotic training apparatus for remote sparring between two users, the another second robotic training apparatus same as the robotic training apparatus. 
     
     
         21 . A method for automated scoring of a performance of a user as a trainee, comprising:
 detecting images of the trainee by AI technology and high-resolution cameras to analyze and evaluate the trainee movements, techniques, and performance during a training session or a fight session; and
 transmitting images to a third party in real time to receive a score for each session.