Patent attributes
An autonomous mobile device (AMD) may be used in an environment as a communication endpoint for voice or video communications. An incoming request for communication may initiate a process in which the AMD finds a user within the environment. Information obtained from sensors onboard the AMD or in the environment may be used to determine the whereabouts of the user. If an existing communication endpoint is not available to the user or cannot support a requested communication modality, the AMD may travel to permitted areas within the environment to find the user, while avoiding areas designated as private. Once found, communication may be established with the user. If the incoming request expires, the AMD may present information indicative of the request to the user.