# US 2014/0150806 A1 · Robotic First Responder System and Method > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0150806 A1 - Document ID: US20140150806A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/691,840 - Filed: 2012-12-02 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-12-02 - Inventors: John Hu; Yi-Je Lim - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140150806A1 ## CPC - A61G 1/0275: {having driven wheels, e.g. motorised} - A61B 5/0002: {Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network (endoradiosondes A61B5/07)} - A61B 5/6887: {mounted on external non-worn devices, e.g. non-medical devices} - A61B 34/30: Surgical robots - A61F 5/3769: {for attaching the body to beds, wheel-chairs or the like} - A61G 1/0231: {having only fixed wheels} - A61G 1/04: Parts, details or accessories, e.g. head-, foot- or like rests specially adapted for stretchers - B25J 5/005: {mounted on endless tracks or belts} - B25J 11/009: {Nursing, e.g. carrying sick persons, pushing wheelchairs, distributing drugs} - F41H 7/005: {Unmanned ground vehicles, i.e. robotic, remote controlled or autonomous, mobile platforms carrying equipment for performing a military or police role, e.g. weapon systems or reconnaissance sensors (F41H11/16 takes precedence)} - A61B 5/0205: Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition - A61B 5/7465: {Arrangements for interactive communication between patient and care services, e.g. by using a telephone network (telemetry of measured physiological signal A61B5/0002)} - A61B 2505/01: Emergency care - A61G 10/005: {Isolators, i.e. enclosures generally comprising flexible walls for maintaining a germ-free environment} - A61G 2203/22: for automatically guiding movable devices, e.g. stretchers or wheelchairs in a hospital - Y10S 901/01: Mobile robot - Y10S 901/46: Sensing device - A61G: TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N1/00) - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) - B25J: MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES ({manipulators specially adapted for use in surgery A61B34/70; manipulators used in cleaning hollow articles B08B9/04}; manipulators associated with rolling mills B21B39/20; manipulators associated with forging machines B21J13/10; {manipulators associated with picking-up and placing mechanisms B23P19/007}; means for holding wheels or parts thereof B60B30/00; {vehicles with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members B62D57/02, B62D57/032; devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials between conveyors B65G47/90, B65G47/91; manipulators with gripping or holding means for transferring packages B65H67/065}; cranes B66C; {manipulators used in the protection or supervision of pipe-line installations F17D5/00; walking equipment adapted for nuclear steam-generators F22B37/006}; manipulators specially adapted for, or associated with, nuclear reactors G21C; {apparatus used for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor H10P72/50}) - F41H: ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL - Y10S: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS ## Abstract A robotic first responder system provides injured patients with first response medical care and extracts the injured patient from a dangerous or remote area. After assessing of the level of consciousness of an injured patient, the robotic unit utilizes an inflatable immobilization device for safe robotic rescue of injured patients. The robotic unit lifts and transfers an injured patient to an extraction vehicle, a secure, bullet-proof wheeled system that can be pulled by the robot to safe location. The extraction vehicle continues serving as the evacuation stretcher to a medical station. The robotic unit utilizes zero moment point control to maintain stability while lifting the patient. A robot first responder tows the extraction vehicle or the extraction vehicle self-navigates incorporating with power drive and autonomous navigation systems. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A robotic first responder system comprising: a robotic first responder, said robotic first responder being operable to provide medical care to a patient, or a combat casualty, or a disaster casualty; an immobilization device, said immobilization device being configured to receive and support said patient; and an extraction vehicle, said extraction vehicle being operable to transport said patient. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The robotic first responder system of claim 1, wherein said robotic first responder is operable to provide first responder medical care to said patient or casualty. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The robotic first responder system of claim 2, in which said robotic first responder comprises a humanoid upper torso. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The robotic first responder system of claim 3, in which said robotic first responder comprises at least one bimanual dexterous manipulator, said at least one bimanual dexterous manipulator being configured to manipulate said patient or casualty. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The robotic first responder system of claim 4, in which said robotic first responder comprises a stability enhancement device, said stability enhancement device being operable to provide stability to said robotic first responder when lifting and transporting said patient or casualty. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The robotic first responder system of claim 5, wherein said robotic first responder is configured to be bullet-proof. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The robotic first responder system of claim 6, wherein said robotic first responder tows said extraction vehicle. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The robotic first responder system of claim 7, wherein said immobilization device is operable to inflate with fast-hardening foam material by said robotic first responder. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The robotic first responder system of claim 8, wherein said immobilization device is configured to contour said patient's neck and spine. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The robotic first responder system of claim 9, in which said extraction vehicle comprises a base platform, said base platform being configured to receive said patient or casualty. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The robotic first responder system of claim 10, in which said extraction vehicle comprises a lifting device, said lifting device being configured to elevate said patient or casualty onto said extraction vehicle. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The robotic first responder system of claim 11, in which said extraction vehicle comprises a lid portion, said lid portion being configured to cover said patient or casualty inside said extraction vehicle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The robotic first responder system of claim 12, in which said extraction vehicle comprises a navigation sensory portion, said navigation sensory portion being operable to guide said extraction vehicle. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The robotic first responder system of claim 13, in which said extraction vehicle comprises a vital signs recording device, said vital signs recording device being operable to monitor and record vital signs of said patient or casualty. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The robotic first responder system of claim 14, in which said extraction vehicle comprises a transmitter/receiver device, said transmitter/receiver device being operable to provide two-way communications. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The robotic first responder system of claim 15, in which said extraction vehicle comprises a pair of wheels or tracks. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The robotic first responder system of claim 16, in which said pair of wheels comprises a unique 4-wheel methodology, said 4-wheel methodology being operable to provide simultaneous support for bump absorption and a heading control wheel on an axle assembly in varying positions. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The robotic first responder system of claim 17, wherein said extraction vehicle is configured to be bullet-proof. ### Claim 19 A robotic first responder method comprising: means for assessing a patient or casualty; means for receiving supervisory confirmation; means for preparing said patient or casualty for transport; means for positioning said patient or casualty on an immobilization device; means for receiving supervisory confirmation; means for lifting said patient or casualty; means for carrying said patient or casualty to an extraction vehicle; and means for transporting said patient or casualty. ### Claim 20 A robotic first responder system comprising: a robotic first responder, said robotic first responder being operable to provide medical care to a patient, said robotic first responder comprising a humanoid upper torso, said robotic first responder further comprising at least one bimanual dexterous manipulator, said robotic first responder further comprising a stability enhancement device, said robotic first responder further comprising a navigation control system, said robotic first responder comprising at least four compliant actuators in each bimanual dexterous manipulators; an immobilization device, said immobilization device being configured to receive and support said patient, said immobilization device being operable to inflate with air; and an extraction vehicle, said extraction vehicle being operable to transport said patient, said extraction vehicle comprising a base platform, said extraction vehicle further comprising a lifting device, said extraction vehicle further comprising a lid portion, said extraction vehicle further comprising a pair of wheels, said extraction vehicle further comprising a navigation sensory portion.