Automated route selection by a mobile robot
US11460849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/9329
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
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