Semi-autonomous robot that supports multiple modes of navigation

This describes a robot equipped with a video camera that sends live footage to a user's remote device. The user controls the robot's movement by interacting with this live video. The robot can operate in different ways: either autonomously driving to a user-selected spot, semi-autonomously moving in a direction chosen by the user's camera view, or navigating to a specific point indicated within the video feed itself. The claims specifically mention using the Internet or a cellular network for communication.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread 4G/5G and advanced mobile processors. Today, robust real-time video streaming and sophisticated on-board navigation AI are far more accessible and powerful, enabling smoother remote control and autonomous capabilities.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedRobot hardware, sensors, communication, complex navigation software

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