A modular robot system which may be configured to accommodate packages of varying sizes is provided. The modular robot may include a base have omni-directional wheels and cameras and sensors, one or more modular containers, and a lid, which may be releasably linked together to form a small, medium or larger units. The base, one or more modular containers, and the lid may be electrically linked to provide information to be used in a number of ways. For example, the electrical link may allow two or more modular robots to communicate with each other, enable external displays of multiple modules to act as one large unit, control the motion of the drawers, e.g., allowing them to open/close, and allow the processor(s) in the lid to communicate with the drive system of the omni-directional wheels. A set of alternating interlocking rails and tracks on corresponding surfaces enable the various layers of the modular robot to interlock with one another. Interlocking of multiple modular containers may be established by sliding one surface over the other. These sections may be used to create modular robots of varying sizes.

Methods and systems for autonomously altering shape and functionality of on-road vehicles. An on-road autonomous vehicle, which is currently integrated with a first object and thus having a respective certain functional shape, performs a respective certain function. A request is obtained to alter functionality of the on-road vehicle, which consequently releases autonomously the first object, self drives to a location of a second object, and self-integrates with the second object by straddling-over and grabbing the second object, thus switching to a different functional shape and consequently accomplishing said alteration of functionality.

A mobile drive unit includes a pivot between the front chassis unit and the rear chassis unit, thereby diminishing the total height of the unit.

Truck container lift systems are disclosed. Truck containers having at least one secure compartment are also disclosed. Methods of making and using truck container lift systems and truck containers having at least one secure compartment are further disclosed.

A truck loader is provided which includes a base placeable within a truck bed; a first end of a platform is pivotably connectable to the base proximate to a first end of the base; a support is pivotably secured to the platform and pivotably secured to the base proximate to a second end of the base. The support is moveable from a first position, where a second end of the platform is positioned proximate to the base, to a second position, where the second end of the platform is elevated relative to the base.

A standalone adjustable transportation system, which is designed to be positioned on any standard vehicle with a platform, that includes a cargo carrier basket, a frame, adjustable legs, and trailer jacks. The frame is designed to connect the adjustable legs to the cargo carrier basket. The jack trailers are assembled to the adjustable legs, and each trailer jack controls each adjustable leg. By that enabling to convert any vehicle with a platform to a vehicle that can transport a cargo carrier basket that may include a cargo, to place the cargo carrier basket on the ground and to release the vehicle.

Systemized controls, apparatus, and mechanisms for unloading or loading portable buildings or equipment with respect to a flatbed trailer or an open, flat hauling platform are provided by a load management system. Loads such as prefabricated sheds are loaded safely without damage onto a trailer for hauling to from locations which may have hostile terrain in the vicinity of pick-up or final placement. The load management system provides a series of powered continuous tracks and lifting devices used to extend the load management system to the ground and lift the trailer until its wheels lose contact with the ground. The load management system uses powered continuous tracks to move the trailer over potentially hostile terrain to an unloading location. Conversely, the load management system can be used for loading a shed for secondary moving or repossession. During transit the load management system remains locked into a retracted safe configuration.

The present invention relates to an utility trailer with removable self-dumping dumpster and trailer assembly particularly suitable for hauling refuse and yard waste.

A transport assembly for a shipping module which has a chassis; a towing element secured to the chassis; two opposed wheels mounted on the chassis; a support assembly secured to the chassis and configured to be positioned in a mating relationship with a shipping module proximate to a lower transverse edge of the shipping module; means for removably securing the support assembly to a shipping module; and a displacement actuator secured between the chassis and the cradle, said displacement actuator for varying the ground clearance of a shipping module when secured to the support assembly.

A wall component and other components for a building structure wherein the wall component has a spanning beam spanning the length of the wall component, one or more structural column assemblies positioned between the spanning beam and a floor plate which are structured to carry structural weights and loads received from the spanning beam. The structural column assemblies are separated by a longitudinal distance so as to define an intercolumnar region which is greater than a width of a member selected from the group consisting of a door assembly and a window assembly, and there is an exterior panel fastened between the first and second structural column assemblies that defines a generally continuous and uninterrupted planar surface over the intercolumnar region.