Systems and methods to provide last mile assistance to a delivery robot
US11754414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/0832
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure is generally directed to generating travel route information that is interpretable by a delivery robot for traversing a last mile of a delivery. In an example embodiment, an individual captures a video clip while moving along a travel route that is preferred by the individual for use by the delivery robot. The video clip is converted into a digital route map that the delivery robot uses to reach a package drop-off location on the property. In another example embodiment, an individual captures an image of a portion of the property and appends oral instructions to reach the package drop-off location. The image and the oral instructions are converted into a digital route map for use by the delivery robot. In yet another example embodiment, markers affixed to a surface of a traversable area on the property are used by the delivery robot to reach the package drop-off location.
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