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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2018
Filed:
May. 12, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Erlanger, KY (US);
Suhas E. Chelian, San Jose, CA (US);
Allison Thackston, San Jose, CA (US);
Douglas Moore, Livermore, CA (US);
TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatus for an automated mailbox system. The automated mailbox system includes a personal device configured to manage a robot. The robot includes a base that forms a foundation for the robot and is coupled to a post. The robot includes a mailbox having a door. The mailbox is configured to receive documents when in the open position. The robot includes a transportation component that moves the robot in multiple directions among multiple locations. The transportation component is configured to move the robot in a first direction to a first location.