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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2011
Christopher Lynn Morey, San Luis Obispo, CA (US);
Pavlo Rudakevych, Arroyo Grande, CA (US);
Garran M. Gossage, San Luis Obispo, CA (US);
Christopher Lynn Morey, San Luis Obispo, CA (US);
Pavlo Rudakevych, Arroyo Grande, CA (US);
Garran M. Gossage, San Luis Obispo, CA (US);
Irobot Corporation, Bedford, MA (US);
Abstract
Mobile robot systems and methods are provided. At least one tracked mobile robot has a first end comprising a first pair of wheels, a second end comprising a second pair of wheels, an articulated arm coaxial with the first pair of wheels, and a driven support surface surrounding the first pair of wheels and the second pair of wheels. The at least one mobile robot surmounts obstacles and performs additional maneuvers alone and in combination with at least one other mobile robot.