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Robot on wheels that can move on stairs

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An energy-efficient, high-mobility robot with retractable legs equipped with wheels has been developed and patented. The robot is equipped with LiDAR and can autonomously select its movement path, including climbing curbs and stairs as well as descending from them. The patent is supported by the construction of three robot prototypes that have undergone successful testing. Photographs and screenshots from the tests of prototypes 2 and 3 are provided in Figures 1-3. Such a robot can be utilized for various purposes. For instance, three potential areas of application for such a robot can be highlighted:

1. "Roomba"-type vacuum cleaners have demonstrated a significant share of the household cleaning market. The robot based on this patent can vacuum not only horizontal surfaces but also stairs (58% of U.S. homes have more than one story). Additional advantages include: a. Full autonomy; b. No need for beacon or fence setup; c. No collisions with walls or other objects. A robot equipped with a manipulator can also clean furniture.

2. Last mile delivery robot. A significant portion of city deliveries can be handled by self-driving vehicles. The "last mile" problem, specifically the final 10-20 meters, involves curbs and steps leading to residential doorsteps. If a self-driving car carries a robot like this, it can ensure package delivery right to the doorstep, and the robot can even knock on the door.

3. Larger versions of the robot can ensure reliable patient transport up stairs and the evacuation of casualties from disaster zones, such as earthquakes or combat situations. Moreover, the robot can overcome obstacles that are beyond the capabilities of conventional vehicles, including navigating slopes at 30-40 degrees while maintaining the patient's horizontal position.rn

Other areas of application for the robot include: a. assisting the elderly; b. home security and monitoring children playing outside; c. off-road buggy.

Reports on prototype tests, including video footage of the trials, can be provided alongside the patent. A $100 3D LiDAR used for robot testing delivers 8,000 shots per second, creating a 360-degree, over 10-meter range 3D representation of the surroundings (see Figure 2). In a bulk purchase scenario, the cost of such LiDAR could be significantly lower. The robot itself is constructed from simple components, and the manufacturing cost for such a robot could be as low as a few hundred dollars.

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The global robotic vacuum cleaner market size reached US$ 6.6 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 17.9 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.87% during 2023-2028. The increasing demand for automated cleaning solutions, rising awareness of time-saving and convenience-enhancing smart home devices, and numerous technological advancements in navigation are some of the major factors propelling the market. (Link)

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US 11198218

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