Inventors:
Thomas R. Bewley - La Jolla CA, US
Christopher Schmidt-Wetekam - Solana Beach CA, US
Joseph Moore - San Diego CA, US
Jerimiah DiMatteo - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Mark Ramirez - Oakland CA, US
David Zhang - Hacienda Hts CA, US
Sean Summers - Zurich, CH
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California - Oakland CA
International Classification:
B62D 57/028, B60S 9/205, A63H 11/06
US Classification:
180 83, 180199, 446312, 901 1
Abstract:
Examples and implementations of various robotic mechanisms, devices, components, systems and techniques are provided, including multimodal robotic devices and systems. For example, a multimodal robot can be configured to autonomously reconfigure between two or more primary modes of operation. Such robots may be used in a wide range of applications, including reconnaissance, exploration, search and rescue, military, sports, personal assistance, education, and entertainment and toys. Described examples of multimodal robots can be wheeled robots that use two or more drive wheels to perform various motions and operations.