Systems and methods for delivering merchandise using autonomous ground vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles

This invention describes a system for delivering packages using two types of robots: a ground robot and a flying drone. The ground robot starts the delivery, but if it gets stuck due to an obstacle, the drone is called in. The drone then retrieves the package from the stopped ground robot and completes the delivery to the customer. This hand-off happens either after a set waiting period or if no alternative route can be found for the ground robot.

Why it matters: Autonomous vehicle coordination and dynamic route planning software has advanced significantly since 2022, making the core decision logic more feasible.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedAutonomous vehicles, gripper, complex software logic

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