Advanced Robotic Rover for Extreme Environment Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11856938_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Robotic Rover for Extreme Environment Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856938_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856938_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,938.

Background and Problem Solved

The original robotic rover patent, while effective in general property monitoring, lacks the specialized features necessary for operation in challenging environments. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel adaptations for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and unique terrain environments, enabling more effective monitoring and surveillance in these specialized contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations for specialized environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and unique terrain environments. These adaptations represent a significant departure from the original patent, which did not contemplate operation in these contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the robotic rovers could include variations in sensor types, propulsion systems, and mapping technologies to accommodate different environmental challenges. For example, a rover designed for underwater operation could employ sonar or acoustic sensors, while a rover for high-temperature environments could utilize advanced cooling systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The robotic rovers for specialized environments have significant commercial potential in various industries, including security, disaster relief, environmental monitoring, and construction. The target market includes government agencies, private security companies, disaster relief organizations, and companies operating in challenging environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M29/00
A A01 A01M7/0042
A A01 A01M7/0085
A A01 A01M7/0089
G G05 G05D1/0088
G G05 G05D1/0094
G G06 G06V20/52
G G05 G05D2201/0207

Field of Art

Autonomous robotic systems for environmental monitoring, specifically drone and rover technologies with sensor-based detection and navigation capabilities, encompassing agricultural, security, and environmental monitoring applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with expertise in autonomous systems, sensor integration, environmental adaptation, with knowledge of control systems, machine learning, and sensor fusion techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental drone monitoring architecture provides a flexible framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by modifying sensor configurations, propulsion systems, and operational parameters. The core technological principles of autonomous navigation, threat detection, and environmental sensing remain consistent across the disclosed variations. These adaptations represent predictable engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the original drone monitoring concept to challenging operational contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Drone with sensor for generating sensor data and analyzing environmental conditions
PTD Variation
Adapting rover for high-security environments with central monitoring station and alert dispatch
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing monitoring paradigm, using known communication and threat detection techniques
Source Patent Element
Water nozzle mechanism for animal deterrence
PTD Variation
Heat-resistant components and reduced-speed operation for high-temperature environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Known thermal management techniques applied to existing robotic platform, representing standard engineering design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Autonomous navigation with processor-based analysis of sensor data
PTD Variation
3D mapping system for navigating complex terrain like steep slopes and stairs
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical application of existing navigation algorithms to more challenging environmental contexts, using well-established mapping and path-planning techniques
Source Patent Element
Camera-based sensor for generating image data
PTD Variation
Specialized sensor systems for low-visibility and extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine sensor substitution using known alternative sensing technologies like thermal, acoustic, or multi-spectral imaging
Source Patent Element
Remote signal processing and device activation
PTD Variation
Disaster relief zone monitoring with emergency responder alert transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard communication protocol extension applying existing signal processing and alert mechanisms to new operational context
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856938's comprehensive drone monitoring system, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed environmental adaptations obvious and predictable variations, rendering potential claims to such specialized robotic monitoring systems anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,938
TitleRobotic rover
Assignee(s)Alarm.com Incorporated