Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid vehicle are provided. The method may comprise receiving, at a human-machine interface (HMI), a selection of at least one hybrid vehicle of a plurality of hybrid vehicles. The HMI may comprise a processor and a memory, and each hybrid vehicle, of the plurality of hybrid vehicles, may be configured to perform wheeled and walking locomotion. The method may further comprise rendering, at the HMI, a graphical user interface (GUI) based on the selection of the at least one hybrid vehicle, and receiving, at the HMI, one or more commands. The one or more commands may be configured to dictate an operation of one or more hybrid vehicles of the selection of the at least one hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: A walking vehicle including a chassis and a plurality of wheel-leg components is described. The plurality of wheel-leg components are collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion.

Abstract: A walking vehicle including a chassis and a plurality of wheel-leg components is described. The plurality of wheel-leg components are collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid vehicle are provided. The hybrid vehicle may comprise a processor, a chassis, and a plurality of leg-wheel components coupled to the chassis. The plurality of leg-wheel components may be configured to be collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion. The processor may be configured to cause the hybrid vehicle to function in one or more of a plurality of modes of operation.

Abstract: A walking vehicle including a chassis including a passenger compartment is described. The passenger compartment includes a pilot position and a plurality of passenger positions for positioning passengers in a plurality of outward facing directions.

Abstract: In one aspect, a vehicle is provided that comprises: a) a plurality of wheel-leg components wherein one or more of the wheel-leg components provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion; and b) the vehicle has one or more extended access components.

Abstract: A multiple vehicle system is provided. The multiple vehicle system may comprise a land-based vehicle configured to traverse over ground, an aerial vehicle configured to travel through air, and a power system comprising a plurality of power components, wherein the plurality of power components are distributed across the land-based vehicle and the aerial vehicle. The aerial vehicle may be configured to detachably couple with the land-based vehicle.

Abstract: A combination two vehicle system includes a ground-based vehicle configured for traversal over ground using walking locomotion and an aerial drone configured for travel through air, where the aerial drone is configured to detachably couple with the walking vehicle.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle may comprise a chassis and a plurality of leg-wheel components coupled to the chassis. The plurality of leg-wheel components may be configured to be collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid vehicle are provided. The method may comprise receiving, at a human-machine interface (HMI), a selection of at least one hybrid vehicle of a plurality of hybrid vehicles. The HMI may comprise a processor and a memory, and each hybrid vehicle, of the plurality of hybrid vehicles, may be configured to perform wheeled and walking locomotion. The method may further comprise rendering, at the HMI, a graphical user interface (GUI) based on the selection of the at least one hybrid vehicle, and receiving, at the HMI, one or more commands. The one or more commands may be configured to dictate an operation of one or more hybrid vehicles of the selection of the at least one hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle may comprise a variable geometry chassis and a plurality of leg-wheel components coupled to the variable geometry chassis. The plurality of leg-wheel components may be collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion. The variable geometry chassis may comprise a plurality of components. The plurality of components may comprise a main component, a plurality of bridge components, and a plurality of end components. The main component may be coupled to an end component of the plurality of end components via a bridge component of the plurality of bridge components. The variable geometry chassis may be configurable into one or more of an arch configuration, a flat configuration, and a tub configuration.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle may comprise a chassis, a plurality of leg-wheel components coupled to the chassis, wherein the plurality of leg-wheel components may be configured to be collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion, an airborne propulsion system, coupled to the chassis, and a processor configured to cause the plurality of leg-wheel components and the airborne propulsion system to propel a hybrid vehicle. The airborne propulsion system may be configured to operate synchronously with at least one of the wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a hybrid vehicle are provided. The hybrid vehicle may comprise a chassis, a plurality of leg-wheel components coupled to the chassis, wherein the plurality of leg-wheel components may be configured to be collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion. The hybrid vehicle may comprise at least one sensor configured to receive one or more external commands during a supplementary control mode, and an external command interpreter configured to interpret the one or more external commands and direct a vehicle control system. The vehicle control system may be configured to control the hybrid vehicle to effectuate the one or more external commands.

Abstract: A walking vehicle including a chassis including a passenger compartment is described. The passenger compartment includes a pilot position and a plurality of passenger positions for positioning passengers in a plurality of outward facing directions.