Starship Technologies has been granted a patent for a mobile robot designed to traverse vertical obstacles. The robot features a unique wheel configuration and lever system that allows for efficient climbing. The invention also includes a method for climbing using the mobile robot. GlobalData’s report on Starship Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Starship Technologies, Autonomous freight management was a key innovation area identified from patents. Starship Technologies's grant share as of May 2024 was 26%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Mobile robot with multiple wheels and rotating levers

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12005753B2) discloses a mobile robot with a unique wheel mechanism design. The robot comprises a plurality of wheel mechanisms on each side, including front, rear, and middle wheels, connected by levers that rotate with respect to a pivot point. These levers allow the wheels to maintain a fixed axis of rotation during forward, rearward, and turning motions. The patent claims that the levers can rotate freely by up to 60°, clockwise and counterclockwise, providing flexibility in traversing obstacles and uneven ground.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method for the mobile robot to approach and traverse obstacles by rotating the levers around the pivot point. The method includes the levers rotating freely or engaging a motor to assist in tilting the wheels. The patent also highlights the robot's ability to maintain the relative order of rear and middle wheels while traversing vertical obstacles, as well as its capability to deliver items and traverse curbstones. Overall, the patented mobile robot design offers a novel approach to wheel mechanisms, enhancing mobility and adaptability in various terrains and obstacle scenarios.
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