Navigating a mobile robot
US11340620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0246
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for controlling a robot includes receiving image data from at least one image sensor. The image data corresponds to an environment about the robot. The method also includes executing a graphical user interface configured to display a scene of the environment based on the image data and receive an input indication indicating selection of a pixel location within the scene. The method also includes determining a pointing vector based on the selection of the pixel location. The pointing vector represents a direction of travel for navigating the robot in the environment. The method also includes transmitting a waypoint command to the robot. The waypoint command when received by the robot causes the robot to navigate to a target location. The target location is based on an intersection between the pointing vector and a terrain estimate of the robot.
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