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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2007
Applicants:
Avishay Novoplanski, Moshav Beit Zait, IL;
Stefan Hodis, Haifa, IL;
Inventors:
Avishay Novoplanski, Moshav Beit Zait, IL;
Stefan Hodis, Haifa, IL;
Assignees:
Elbit Systems Ltd, Haifa, IL;
Galileo Mobility Instruments Ltd., Lod, IL;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 55/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A vehicle (for example an unmanned robot vehicle) which includes a main body provided with a main locomotion mechanism for traveling over a terrain. The device is provided with at least one arm for enhanced support and maneuverability, the arm pivotally attached to the main body. The arm is controllable and capable of being rotated to a position where the arm or at least a substantial portion of the arm is placed in contact with the terrain or obstacle, so as to provide support or leverage to the main body.