Systems and methods for training a robot to autonomously travel a route

This describes a system where a robot learns a specific travel path by being guided through it by a person. First, the robot is placed at a starting point, then a user shows it the route, during which the robot creates a map of the path and its surroundings. After this demonstration, the robot can then autonomously follow that same route, even avoiding temporary obstacles it encounters. The invention is specifically about the computer instructions that enable this process.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in robust SLAM and AI-driven learning from demonstration. Modern AI models can now interpret human demonstrations and adapt to dynamic environments more effectively, making the system more practical.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, robot hardware integration

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