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Moving robot and moving robot system

US11921513B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2019
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/648
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A moving robot includes: a boundary signal detector configured to detect a proximity boundary signal generated in a proximity boundary area in which a portion of a first travel area and a portion of a second travel area are proximal to each other; and a controller configured to define a proximity boundary line based on the proximity boundary signal, and control the travelling unit such that the body performs a homing travel which indicates travelling along the proximity boundary line. The moving robot may be included in a system that includes boundary wires to define the first and second travel areas. The system may further include a docking unit to dock with and charge the moving robot.

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