Autonomous ambulance
US11345370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2300/105
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention pertains to the development of a ground autonomous ambulance that is designed to follow routes that is comprised of an autonomous vehicle that includes a drive by wire kit, a database storing the collection routes, a database of rules of the road and/or other legal allowable behavior, sensors for detecting the pedestrians, cars, and other road obstacles, and a control system that controls the vehicle to follow routes and which is capable of carrying and securing a stretcher or wheelchair. The autonomous ambulance also has a robotic stretcher which is used for transporting patients from their residences or other emergency locations to the ambulance.
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