Social Robot With Environmental Control Feature (EP3538329A1)
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent application EP3538329A1 for Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., titled 'Social Robot With Environmental Control Feature.' The patent covers AI-based social robotics technology classified under G06N 3/008 (learning arrangements), G06N 5/046 (knowledge processing), and mechanical robotics classifications B25J 9/16 and B25J 11/00. The application designates 31 European states for patent protection.
What changed
The EPO published patent application EP3538329A1 for a social robot system incorporating environmental control capabilities, filed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. The patent application covers AI-driven robotics technology including machine learning arrangements (G06N 3/008) and knowledge processing systems (G06N 5/046), along with mechanical robotics elements.\n\nFor technology companies and robotics manufacturers, this patent publication signals Warner Bros.'s strategic IP positioning in the interactive entertainment and social robotics space. Competitors developing similar AI-driven social robot products should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses for European markets where the patent is designated. IP practitioners should monitor for potential licensing discussions or litigation risks in designated contracting states.
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SOCIAL ROBOT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FEATURE
Publication EP3538329A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
Applicants
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Inventors
GEWICKEY, Gregory, I., OSTROVER, Lewis, S.
IPC Classifications
G06N 3/008 20230101AFI20250723BHEP G06N 5/046 20230101ALI20250723BHEP B25J 9/16 20060101ALI20250723BHEP B25J 11/00 20060101ALI20250723BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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