US2021284447A1PendingUtilityA1

Multi robot system and method for intermodal container transport

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Assignee: SWARM ROBOTIX LLCPriority: Aug 3, 2017Filed: May 30, 2021Published: Sep 16, 2021
Est. expiryAug 3, 2037(~11 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Glenn LuckinbillRyan Luckinbill
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Abstract

A system and method for intermodal container transport that utilizes swarm intelligence and the autonomous locating, lifting, supporting and moving via robots working in conjunction. A port central command locates and releases robots to the container location and then transports the container to its destination.

Claims

exact text as granted — not AI-modified
What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An autonomous robot for transport of an intermodal container positioned on a support surface and having corner castings, said robot comprising:
 a drive module including a central processing unit for moving said robot over said support surface;   a corner casting engagement member for engaging a corner casting of said container; and   a lift mechanism for lifting said engagement member whereby when said engagement member is engaged with said engaged corner casting said container is lifted off of said support surface.

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