MODULAR BOX FOR COMPONENT MANAGEMENT IN MOBILE ROBOTS

1 . A robot comprising:

a chassis; and

a housing mounted to the chassis, the housing including a panel configured to mount a component thereto, wherein the panel is configured to pivot about a pivoting axis perpendicular to a horizontal axis of the housing and a vertical axis of the housing.

2 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a port plate including one or more electrical ports, wherein the port plate is mounted to the housing.

3 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a port panel including an electrical port, wherein the port panel is mounted to the chassis.

4 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a load unit including at least one of a UV source, a sensor, a portable apparatus, a robotic arm, and a storage compartment.

5 . The robot as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the component is configured to drive the load unit.

6 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the panel pivots to extend beyond a vertical plane including an exterior surface of the robot.

7 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured to move along a longitudinal axis of the chassis.

8 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured to move between a first section of the chassis and a second section of the chassis, wherein the second section includes a wheel.

9 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:

a first platform mounted to the chassis; and

a second platform mounted to the chassis, wherein the housing is mounted between the second platform and the first platform.

10 . The robot as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the second platform is mounted over the first platform.

11 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a utility compartment mounted to the chassis, wherein the utility compartment includes at least one of a battery, storage compartment, a germicidal source, a portable apparatus, and a floor cleaning unit.

12 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an autonomous vehicle mounted to the chassis, wherein the autonomous vehicle is configured to move the chassis autonomously.

13 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the panel is configured to move between a closed position and an open position, wherein the panel is parallel to the vertical axis in the closed position and non-parallel to the vertical axis in the open position.

14 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the panel is configured to pivot to an angle ranging from 0 degree to 90 degrees with respect to the vertical axis.

15 . The robot as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a secondary panel configured to pivot about a set axis parallel to the pivoting axis.

16 . The robot as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the secondary panel is opposite to the panel.

17 . A chassis for a robot, the chassis comprising:

a set of wheels; and

a housing including a plurality of panels configured for mounting a component thereto, the plurality of panels including a panel pivotably mounted to the housing, wherein the panel is configured to pivot about a pivoting axis perpendicular to a horizontal axis of the housing and a vertical axis of the housing.

18 . The chassis as claimed in claim 17 , further comprising a port plate including one or more electrical ports, wherein the port plate is mounted on the housing.

19 . The chassis as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the panel is configured to move between a closed position and an open position, wherein the panel is parallel to the vertical axis in the closed position and non-parallel to the vertical axis in the open position.

20 . The chassis as claimed in claim 17 , further comprising a secondary panel configured to pivot about a set axis parallel to the pivoting axis, wherein the secondary panel is opposite to the panel.