Multipurpose Robotic System
A multipurpose robotic system includes a station that has a robot storage area for storing robots. A module storage area stores modules. Each of the modules is configured to be attached to one of the robots, so that robot/module pairs consisting of one module attached to one robot are configured to deliver and perform services. A preparing area is used for readying robots and extension modules to perform the services. A launching area is used for launching the robot/module pairs.
1 . A multipurpose robotic system comprising:
at least one station, including;
a robot storage area for storing robots,
a module storage area for storing modules, wherein each of the modules is configured to be attached to one of the robots, so that robot/module pairs consisting of one module attached to one robot are configured to deliver and perform services,
a preparing area used for readying robots and extension modules to perform the services, and
a launching area for launching the robot/module pairs; and,
a control system that receives manages requests for the services and monitors delivery and performance of the services by the robot/module pairs.
2 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the control system comprises:
a monitoring unit that receives monitoring information from the at least on station and from the robot/module pairs.
3 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the control system comprises:
a commands manager unit that prioritizes tasks to be performed by the at least one station and the robot/module pairs.
4 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one station is portable and mounted on a vehicle.
5 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one station additionally includes at least one of the following:
a fuel area used to fuel hybrid or gas powered robots;
a containers section that stores containers and other items;
a cleaning area used to clean robots or modules.
6 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the robots include both unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles.
7 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the robots include other types of vehicles in addition to unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles.
8 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one station is a plurality of stations, where different stations are configured differently so that different functions are performed in each of the plurality of stations.
9 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the modules include a cleaning module configured to take part in cleaning a parked vehicle.
10 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein an advertising mechanism is incorporated to at least one robot or module, wherein displayed dynamic advertisements change based on time, location and expected crowdedness of location.
11 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 1 , wherein the modules include a sales module being configured to engage in commercial transactions with customers, including receiving payments from the customers.
12 . A station within multipurpose robotic system, the station comprising:
a robot storage area for storing robots,
a module storage area for storing modules, wherein each of the modules is configured to be attached to one of the robots, so that robot/module pairs consisting of one module attached to one robot are configured to deliver and perform services,
a preparing area used for readying robots and extension modules to perform the services, and
a launching area for launching the robot/module pairs in response to instructions from a control system that receives manages requests for the services.
13 . A station as in claim 12 wherein an advertising mechanism is incorporated to at least one robot or module.
14 . A station as in claim 12 additionally comprising at least one of the following:
a fuel area used to fuel hybrid or gas powered robots;
a cleaning area used to clean robots or modules;
a containers section that stores containers and other items;
18 . A station as in claim 12 wherein the station is portable and mounted on a vehicle.
16 . A station as in claim 12 , wherein the robots include both unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles.
17 . A multipurpose robotic system as in claim 12 , wherein the at least one station is a plurality of stations, where different stations are configured differently so that different functions are performed in each of the plurality of stations.
18 . A station as in claim 12 , wherein the modules include a cleaning module configured to take part in cleaning a parked vehicle.
19 . A station as in claim 12 , wherein the modules include a cleaning module configured to take part in cleaning a parked vehicle.
20 . A station as in claim 12 , wherein the modules include a sales module being configured to engage in commercial transactions with customers, including receiving payments from the customers.