Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Autonomous Systems with Adaptive Stability

Publication ID: 24-11857887_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Systems with Adaptive Stability,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857887_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857887_0002_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. 11,857,887.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept applies the core technology of self-righting vehicles to various autonomous systems, enabling them to maintain stability and return to an upright state from an inverted state in diverse operating environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the limitation of toy vehicles being inconvenient to right after being inverted. However, this limitation is not unique to toy vehicles and can be applied to various autonomous systems that operate in diverse environments. The inventive concept solves this problem by adapting the self-righting technology to these systems, ensuring they can maintain stability and continue operating effectively.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves applying the self-righting technology to various autonomous systems, including wind turbines, underwater vehicles, search and rescue robots, aerial vehicles for power line inspection, and autonomous agricultural vehicles. Each system incorporates a balance surface arrangement and a center of gravity selection to ensure stability and return to an upright state from an inverted state. The systems can be configured to operate in diverse environments, such as underwater, in the air, or on land, and can be controlled remotely or autonomously.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept is novel in its application of self-righting technology to various autonomous systems, which was not considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in adapting the technology to these new systems, ensuring they can maintain stability and continue operating effectively in diverse environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include applying the self-righting technology to other autonomous systems, such as autonomous construction equipment, autonomous firefighting robots, or autonomous delivery vehicles. Variations could include different balance surface arrangements, center of gravity selections, or control systems tailored to specific operating environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including renewable energy, aerospace, agriculture, and construction. The market for autonomous systems is growing rapidly, and the ability to ensure stability and maintain operation in diverse environments will be a key differentiator for companies that adopt this technology.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63H17/004
A A63 A63H17/262
A A63 A63H30/04

Field of Art

Robotic and autonomous vehicle systems, with specific expertise in vehicle stability, self-righting mechanisms, and control systems for mobile platforms across diverse operational environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced mechanical and electrical engineering skills, familiar with robotic design, control systems, center of gravity manipulation, and autonomous vehicle technologies. Possesses knowledge of mechanical stability principles, motor control, and adaptive system design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the self-righting mechanism disclosed in the source patent represents a fundamental technological approach to vehicle stability that can be readily adapted across multiple autonomous system domains. The core principles of center of gravity manipulation, motor torque control, and balance surface design are universally applicable technical solutions that can be systematically translated between different vehicle types and operational contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable engineering extensions of the original toy vehicle concept by applying identical stabilization principles to more complex autonomous platforms.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Vehicle body with balance surface arrangement supporting vehicle in inverted orientation
PTD Variation
Applying balance surface design to wind turbine nacelles, underwater vehicles, and aerial inspection platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of transferring stability design principles across mechanical systems with predictable results in maintaining operational integrity
Source Patent Element
Motor capable of generating selected torque for vehicle movement
PTD Variation
Adapting motor control systems for search and rescue robots and agricultural autonomous vehicles
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering adaptation of motor control principles to different robotic platforms with finite design solutions
Source Patent Element
Remote control wireless communication chip for vehicle operation
PTD Variation
Extending wireless control systems to autonomous vehicles in diverse environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-understood communication technology transfer with standard design choices in robotic and autonomous system development
Source Patent Element
Center of gravity selection for vehicle stability
PTD Variation
Implementing center of gravity optimization across different autonomous system types
Obviousness Reasoning
Fundamental mechanical engineering principle with clear, systematic application across varied technological domains
Source Patent Element
Wheel-based mobility system
PTD Variation
Translating wheel configuration principles to multi-terrain autonomous platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering adaptation of mobility systems with known techniques for maintaining vehicle stability
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857887 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the autonomous system adaptations obvious and anticipated, as the fundamental principles of self-righting vehicle design represent predictable engineering solutions transferable across diverse technological domains. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent obvious extensions of prior art through systematic application of known mechanical and control system principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,887
TitleToy vehicle with selected centre of gravity
Assignee(s)Bbx Design Group Inc, SPIN MASTER LTD.