Patent ID: 7874386
Filing Date: 2011-01-25
Classification: B25J,B62D

Abstract:
1. A hybrid mobile robot comprising: a base link, wherein the base link includes a right base link and a left base link, wherein each of the right and left base links have a drive system, and the right base link and the left base link are spaced apart, the base link adapted to function as a traction device and a turret; a second link attached to the base link at a first joint, the second link having a drive system and being adapted to function as a traction device and to be deployed for manipulation; a third link attached to the second link at a second joint; and a pair of collinear wheel tracks located between the second link and the third link, wherein each of the drive systems of the left and right base links is one of a pulley and track system having a front pulley, a back pulley and a track, and a wheel drive system.