Manual control modes for an autonomous mobile robot
US10558214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/23363
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for performing tasks on items located in a space using a robot, includes receiving an order to perform a task on at least one item and obtaining a pose associated with the at least one item. The pose is in a coordinate system defined by the space and the pose is where the task is to be performed on the at least one item. The method includes navigating the robot toward the pose associated with the at least one item and detecting, when in proximity to the pose, if the pose is obstructed by an object. If the pose is obstructed by an object, halting the robot at a location spaced from the pose and then causing the robot to provide a first signal indicating that the robot is in a holding mode at the location spaced from the pose.
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