Abstract: A system for enhancing autonomous ride-sharing network liquidity through adaptive vehicle configuration is disclosed. The system comprises a fleet of vehicles with dynamically activatable features, a central control system for monitoring market demand and vehicle availability, and modules for feature activation and dynamic configuration and deployment. This invention allows a single vehicle type to serve multiple market segments by dynamically adjusting its feature configuration and tier deployment based on real-time demand, thereby optimizing fleet utilization and enhancing service flexibility.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for coordinating multiple autonomous vehicles for group transportation, including a server initializing a motorcade session based on a motorcade formation request and starting a motorcade session, wherein the motorcade session includes coordination of integrated functionality across the autonomous vehicles within the motorcade via communication with a server or via vehicle-to-vehicle communication channels.

Abstract: The technology disclosed is directed to hyper-local provisioning and delivery of goods including a depot and a transporter. Hyper-local depots are mounted above transit paths (e.g., sidewalk, parking lot, road) or on the side of or inside a building. The depots store and charge transporters, which provide robotic delivery. The depots can load transporters with goods, deploy them out of the depot for delivery and retract them upon completion of the delivery task. Modules within the depot can store inventories for delivery and beverage/food preparation devices. An example transporter includes a collapsible column and a collapsible neck attached thereto. The neck supports a handle for carrying a package and a head with a radar and a camera positioned thereon. The transporter is transformable among a compact mode, a first extended position and a cruise mode.