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Moving robot and controlling method thereof

US11960278B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2019
Grant dateApr 16, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/16
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A moving robot and a controlling method thereof are disclosed. A moving robot according to the present disclosure includes a traveling unit to move a main body, a communication unit to communicate with a location information transmitter for transmitting signals within an area, and a control unit to set a virtual boundary with respect to a location calculated based the signals, and to control the traveling unit to move the main body without departing from the boundary. The communication unit includes first and antennas provided at respective transceivers that transceive signals with the location information transmitter, and the first and second antennas have an adjustable distance. When signals are received through the first and second antennas, the control unit determines a relative location of the location information transmitter based on a current location of the main body using a frequency corresponding to the distance between the first and second antennas.

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