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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2011
Mark D. Gordon, Lafayette, CO (US);
Jeffrey P. Davies, Louisville, CO (US);
Christopher M. White, Frederick, CO (US);
William H. Vermeer, Longmont, CO (US);
Timothy J. Kelly, Boulder, CO (US);
Michael J. Vega, Longmont, CO (US);
Matthew A. Whitlock, Broomfield, CO (US);
Mark D. Gordon, Lafayette, CO (US);
Jeffrey P. Davies, Louisville, CO (US);
Christopher M. White, Frederick, CO (US);
William H. Vermeer, Longmont, CO (US);
Timothy J. Kelly, Boulder, CO (US);
Michael J. Vega, Longmont, CO (US);
Matthew A. Whitlock, Broomfield, CO (US);
Stratom, Inc., Boulder, CO (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for mounting and using various different accessories on a robotic system such as a unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). A tool library may include interchangeable modules, each module having a number of tool holders. Electronic components may be mounted to each of the modules adjacent to each of the of tool holders that identify the module and tool that is associated with the tool holder. The UGV may have a reader that is capable of reading the electronic components to determine the module and tools that are available for use on the UGV.