Robotis Co Ltd Autonomous mobile Patent (US20220258818A1)
US20220258818A1 · Robotis Co Ltd
- Patent number
- US20220258818A1
- Applicant
- Robotis Co Ltd
- Filing date
- 2022-05-06
- CPC class
- B25J5/007
- Pillar
- Muscle
An autonomous mobile robot with upper and lower modules, featuring a driving module with multiple pairs of wheels that can asynchronously contact the ground to overcome steps or stairs. It enables autonomous path generation and navigation in indoor/outdoor environments for tasks like cargo transport, guidance, and security without user-specified paths.
Claims
1. An autonomous mobile robot comprising: an upper module including a cargo space and a cover; a lower module positioned under the upper module and providing a driving force; a driving module provided in the lower module; and a control unit that controls an operation of the driving module, wherein the driving module includes a plurality of pairs of wheels capable of asynchronously contacting a road surface or ground so as to overcome steps or stairs.
Technical analysis
The patent describes a modular robot design with a specialized wheel system allowing independent wheel contact for obstacle negotiation (stairs/steps). Includes sensors (cameras, IR) for environmental awareness and control for autonomous operation. Builds on prior art for service robots but emphasizes versatile locomotion.
Commercial impact
Enables robust logistics and service robots for varied terrains, potentially expanding market for autonomous delivery/guidance systems in warehouses, airports, and urban settings. Assigned to Robotis, a known robotics firm, suggesting practical commercialization potential.
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