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US2016354931A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016354931-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615088416-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Publication date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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A control system for a mobile robot ( 10 ) is provided to effectively cover a given area by operating in a plurality of modes, including an obstacle following mode ( 51 ) and a random bounce mode ( 49 ). In other embodiments, spot coverage, such as spiraling ( 45 ), or other modes are also used to increase effectiveness. In addition, a behavior based architecture is used to implement the control system, and various escape behaviors are used to ensure full coverage.
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We claim: 1 . A mobile robot comprising: (a) means for moving the robot over a surface; (b) an obstacle detection sensor; (c) and a control system operatively connected to said obstacle detection sensor and said means for moving; (d) said control system configured to operate the robot in a plurality of operational modes said plurality of operational modes comprising: a spot-coverage mode, said spot-coverage mode comprising substantially spiral movement, an obstacle following mode whereby said robot travels adjacent to an obstacle, and a bounce mode whereby the robot travels substantially in a direction away from an obstacle after encountering the obstacle. 2 . A mobile robot comprising: (a) means for moving the robot over a surface; (b) an obstacle detection sensor; (c) and a control system operatively connected to said obstacle detection sensor and said means for moving; (d) said control system configured to operate the robot in a plurality of modes, said plurality of modes comprising: an obstacle following mode whereby said robot travels adjacent to an obstacle, and a bounce mode whereby the robot travels substantially in a direction away from an obstacle after encountering the obstacle; (e) whereby said control system is configured to alternate into said obstacle following mode after a predetermined number of sensor interactions.
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Cleaning · CPC title
Mobile robot · CPC title
characterised by use of sensors other than normal servo-feedback from position, speed or acceleration sensors, perception control, multi-sensor controlled systems, sensor fusion · CPC title
Machines for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings · CPC title
using non-visible light signals, e.g. IR or UV signals · CPC title
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- What does patent US2016354931A1 cover?
- A control system for a mobile robot ( 10 ) is provided to effectively cover a given area by operating in a plurality of modes, including an obstacle following mode ( 51 ) and a random bounce mode ( 49 ). In other embodiments, spot coverage, such as spiraling ( 45 ), or other modes are also used to increase effectiveness. In addition, a behavior based architecture is used to implement the contro…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Irobot Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B25J11/0085. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Thu Dec 08 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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