Hybrid mobile robot

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Morris, Lesley (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Special driving device

Portable track

C180S009320, C180S009400, C180S009620, C180S065800, C280S005240, C280S005220, C280S005300, C280S005320, C901S001000, C901S047000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874386

ABSTRACT:
A hybrid mobile robot includes a base link and a second link. The base link has a drive system and is adapted to function as a traction device and a turret. The second link is attached to the base link at a first joint. The second link has a drive system and is adapted to function as a traction device and to be deployed for manipulation. In another embodiment an invertible robot includes at least one base link and a second link. In another embodiment a mobile robot includes a chassis and a track drive pulley system including a tension and suspension mechanism. In another embodiment a mobile robot includes a wireless communication system.

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