This invention describes a system of mobile robots and drones that can connect to form a single hybrid robot-drone. An AI system manages their tasks, allowing them to pick up objects in various environments, from cargo warehouses to virtual reality games, using advanced sensors and robotic manipulators. The claims narrow this to a specific design where a drone body integrates with a mobile robot body, managed by an AI with a "mind module."
Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in AI, particularly in reinforcement learning for robotics and advanced perception. These improvements could make the autonomous control, dynamic task allocation, and the abstract "mind module" more feasible and robust now.
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