Robot-Assisted Driving Systems for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of robot-assisted driving systems to tackle complex problems in various industries beyond medical instrumentation, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and autonomous delivery.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on robot-assisted driving systems for flexible medical instruments. However, the core technology has broader applications. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying the technology to diverse industries, where it can bring significant value and innovation.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept involves adapting the robot-assisted driving system to navigate and operate in various environments, such as agricultural fields, environmental monitoring areas, debris-filled or hard-to-reach areas, infrastructure tunnels and bridges, and urban or rural delivery routes. The system utilizes sensors and autonomous navigation to optimize crop yields, collect environmental data, detect survivors or hazards, identify infrastructure damage, and avoid obstacles or pedestrians.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the robot-assisted driving system, expanding its use beyond medical instrumentation. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in diverse industries, providing a new and non-obvious solution.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include customizing the robot-assisted driving system for specific industries, integrating additional sensors or tools, or developing modular components for easier deployment and maintenance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and autonomous delivery. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to complex problems, with potential for significant revenue growth and social impact.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Robotic systems and autonomous navigation technologies, with expertise in sensor integration, path planning, and multi-environment adaptable robotic platforms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with advanced degrees in robotics, mechanical engineering, or computer science, experienced in designing autonomous systems that can adapt to complex navigation challenges across multiple domains
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD represents a straightforward extension of the source patent's core robotic driving technology by applying its fundamental navigation and sensing principles to diverse industrial contexts. A PHOSITA would recognize that the underlying autonomous navigation and sensor integration techniques are fundamentally transferable across different operational environments. The technical challenges of navigation, obstacle detection, and precise movement are substantially similar whether applied in medical, agricultural, or search and rescue contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,281 |
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| Title | Robot-assisted driving systems and methods |
| Assignee(s) | Auris Health, Inc. |