Mobile robot
AssigneeHelical Robotics, LLC
InventorsKeith L. Schlee, Bruce A. Schlee
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Abstract
A mobile robot configured to be widely versatile in its use. For example, the mobile robot can be configured for being used on a wide assortment of surfaces, regardless of the orientation and/or shape of the surfaces. Alternatively or in combination, the mobile robot can be configured for effective and efficient movement on the surfaces it traverses. In some cases, the mobile robot is configured with two or more component units. In some cases, the component units are configured with magnets and a control system for orientating the magnets. In some cases, one or more component couplings join the component units. In some cases, the mobile unit is configured with Mecanum wheels.
Claims18
A mobile robot configured to be used on a surface while having capability to move to all areas on the surface in direct and expedient manner, the mobile robot comprising:
- a framework configured to be held against the surface regardless of the surface's orientation to ground or floor;
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- at least four omni-directional wheels operably joined to the framework, the wheels generally positioned proximate to four separate corners of the robot, rotation of the wheels being independently controlled so that all are rotated without change in orientation relative to the framework, the wheels being rotated either forward or back to accommodate movement of the robot in forward, backward, right, left, clockwise, and counterclockwise directions while generally remaining in contact with the surface.
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