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Patent drawing for Autonomous robotic technologies for industrial inspection
US 10,317,905 B2
Control systems US 10,317,905 B2 Expired

Autonomous robotic technologies for industrial inspection

This invention describes a system for inspecting industrial facilities using autonomous robots. A central base station plans the inspection tasks. An aerial robot flies inside the structure to perform the first part of the inspection, communicating with a second robot, which could be another flying drone or a ground-based vehicle.

Why it matters: AI for autonomous navigation and decision-making has matured significantly since 2017. Lidar sensors, crucial for mapping and obstacle avoidance, have also become more compact and affordable, enabling better integration into aerial robots.

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ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedAutonomous navigation, AI, Lidar, robot communication

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