System and method for traversing vertical obstacles
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 14, 2023
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Sep 23, 2020
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Nov 2, 2015
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Abstract
Disclosed is a mobile robot adapted to traverse vertical obstacles. The robot comprises a frame and at least one wheel positioned in a front section of the robot, at least one middle wheel positioned in a middle section of the robot, at least one back wheel positioned in a back section of the robot, and at least one further wheel in the front, middle or back of the robot. The robot also comprises at least one motor-driven device for exerting a downward and/or upward force on the middle wheel and at least two motors for driving the wheels and the motor-driven device. Also disclosed is a method of climbing using a mobile robot as disclosed.
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International Classification(s)
- B60K:ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF ....
- B60G:VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
- B62D:MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- G05D:SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC....
- B60P:VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRA....
- B25J:MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION ....
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