Robotic First Responder System and Method
First Claim
1. A robotic first responder system comprising:
- a robotic first responder, said robotic first responder being operable to provide medical care to a patient, or a combat casualty, or a disaster casualty;
an immobilization device, said immobilization device being configured to receive and support said patient; and
an extraction vehicle, said extraction vehicle being operable to transport said patient.
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Abstract
A robotic first responder system provides injured patients with first response medical care and extracts the injured patient from a dangerous or remote area. After assessing of the level of consciousness of an injured patient, the robotic unit utilizes an inflatable immobilization device for safe robotic rescue of injured patients. The robotic unit lifts and transfers an injured patient to an extraction vehicle, a secure, bullet-proof wheeled system that can be pulled by the robot to safe location. The extraction vehicle continues serving as the evacuation stretcher to a medical station. The robotic unit utilizes zero moment point control to maintain stability while lifting the patient. A robot first responder tows the extraction vehicle or the extraction vehicle self-navigates incorporating with power drive and autonomous navigation systems.
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20 Claims
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1. A robotic first responder system comprising:
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a robotic first responder, said robotic first responder being operable to provide medical care to a patient, or a combat casualty, or a disaster casualty; an immobilization device, said immobilization device being configured to receive and support said patient; and an extraction vehicle, said extraction vehicle being operable to transport said patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A robotic first responder method comprising:
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means for assessing a patient or casualty; means for receiving supervisory confirmation; means for preparing said patient or casualty for transport; means for positioning said patient or casualty on an immobilization device; means for receiving supervisory confirmation; means for lifting said patient or casualty; means for carrying said patient or casualty to an extraction vehicle; and means for transporting said patient or casualty.
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20. A robotic first responder system comprising:
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a robotic first responder, said robotic first responder being operable to provide medical care to a patient, said robotic first responder comprising a humanoid upper torso, said robotic first responder further comprising at least one bimanual dexterous manipulator, said robotic first responder further comprising a stability enhancement device, said robotic first responder further comprising a navigation control system, said robotic first responder comprising at least four compliant actuators in each bimanual dexterous manipulators; an immobilization device, said immobilization device being configured to receive and support said patient, said immobilization device being operable to inflate with air; and an extraction vehicle, said extraction vehicle being operable to transport said patient, said extraction vehicle comprising a base platform, said extraction vehicle further comprising a lifting device, said extraction vehicle further comprising a lid portion, said extraction vehicle further comprising a pair of wheels, said extraction vehicle further comprising a navigation sensory portion.
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