MODULAR ROBOTIC VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A robotic vehicle comprising:
- a power module including;
control circuitry configured to execute stored instructions to direct operation of the robotic vehicle on a defined area; and
a drive motor for propelling the robotic vehicle responsive to control by the control circuitry; and
a working module configured to perform a function with respect to the defined area responsive to being propelled by the power module,wherein the working module is one of a plurality of interchangeable working modules that are attachable to the power module, wherein at least one of the interchangeable working modules has a different function than the working module.
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Abstract
A robotic vehicle may include a power module and a working module. The power module may include control circuitry configured to execute stored instructions to direct operation of the robotic vehicle on a defined area, and a drive motor for propelling the robotic vehicle responsive to control by the control circuitry. The working module may be configured to perform a function with respect to the defined area responsive to being propelled by the power module. The working module may be one of a plurality of interchangeable working modules that are attachable to the power module. At least one of the interchangeable working modules may have a different function than the working module.
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32 Claims
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1. A robotic vehicle comprising:
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a power module including; control circuitry configured to execute stored instructions to direct operation of the robotic vehicle on a defined area; and a drive motor for propelling the robotic vehicle responsive to control by the control circuitry; and a working module configured to perform a function with respect to the defined area responsive to being propelled by the power module, wherein the working module is one of a plurality of interchangeable working modules that are attachable to the power module, wherein at least one of the interchangeable working modules has a different function than the working module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24)
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25. A robotic vehicle comprising:
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a power module including; control circuitry configured to execute stored instructions to direct operation of the robotic vehicle on a defined area; and a drive motor for propelling the robotic vehicle responsive to control by the control circuitry; and a working module having a frame and configured to perform a function with respect to the defined area responsive to being propelled by the power module, wherein the power module includes a universal frame support extending from a front portion of the power module to rotatably engage a portion of the frame of the working module.
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31. A robotic vehicle comprising:
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a power module including; control circuitry configured to execute stored instructions to direct operation of the robotic vehicle on a defined area; and a drive motor for propelling the robotic vehicle responsive to control by the control circuitry; and a deck including a frame that is operably coupled to a support beam supporting a plurality of operational tools configured to perform a function with respect to the defined area responsive to being propelled by the power module, wherein the deck is releasably and pivotally attached to a forward portion of the power module.
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