Autonomous vehicle providing services at a transportation terminal
US9720414B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J11/008
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for providing services to an individual at a transportation terminal. In one method, an item is received with a mobile robot from an individual at a first location at the transportation terminal. The item is autonomously secured with the mobile robot using a component of the mobile robot to thereby prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing the secured item. The secured item is autonomously transported with the mobile robot from the first location to a second location at the transportation terminal. The mobile robot is capable of independent navigation without need for physical or electromechanical guidance devices in an environment within which the mobile robot operates.
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