Multi-use mobile robot and methods of use
US11806861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2203/70
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to multi-use mobile robots that cater to both goods delivery and people mobility. These robots allow for seamless and dynamic transition between a rideable personal transport vehicle that may be driven by a user sitting in a removable robot seat, driven by the user standing onboard the vehicle, or driven by a second individual walking behind the multi-use robot. The multi-use robot may also function as an autonomous delivery vehicle, and can provide an option to allow both people and goods to be transported simultaneously. The multi-use robots can also integrate with mobile warehouses and neighborhood storage lockers and mobile warehouses, and provide last-mile handling of goods and supplies.
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