ROBOTIC PLATFORM & METHODS FOR OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
First Claim
1. ) A robotic platform having a main frame and comprising:
- A) a drive mechanism configured for propelling the robotic platform bilaterally;
B) an operational assembly configured for adjustably tilting with respect to the main frame, andC) a sensor mounted to said operational assembly, said sensor configured for orientation the robotic platform, and wherein said operational assembly is configured for raising said sensor above said main frame.
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Abstract
A robotic platform is presented, having a tiltable operational assembly. The operational assembly incorporates imaging means, designation means and operational means in a synchronized manner thus simplifying the maneuvering of the robotic platform and the operation of its operational means by a remote operator. The operational assembly can be tilted backwards in order to shift the center of gravity of the robotic platform towards its rear to decrease pressure from the front end of the robotic platform to the ground. Alternatively, the operational assembly can be used as an arm which applies pressure over obstacles to raise its distal end from the ground while overcoming obstacles. Tilting the operational assembly also provides double-sided operation of the robotic platform without the need to perform maneuvers which flip the entire robotic platform.
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36 Claims
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1. ) A robotic platform having a main frame and comprising:
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A) a drive mechanism configured for propelling the robotic platform bilaterally; B) an operational assembly configured for adjustably tilting with respect to the main frame, and C) a sensor mounted to said operational assembly, said sensor configured for orientation the robotic platform, and wherein said operational assembly is configured for raising said sensor above said main frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. ) A method of overcoming an obstacle with a robotic platform comprising:
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A) approaching the obstacle, and B) shifting the center of gravity of the robotic platform away from the obstacle in order to facilitate raising a near end of the robotic platform.
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36-1. ) A method of overcoming an obstacle with a robotic platform comprising:
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A) raising a near end of the robotic platform over the obstacle, and B) shifting the center of gravity of the robotic platform in the direction of travel thereby facilitating raising of a far end of the robotic platform.
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