Autonomous floor cleaner and method for autonomous floor cleaning
US11966222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D2111/14
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autonomous floor cleaner includes multiple occupiable space sensors for position and/or proximity sensing. Data from the occupiable space sensors can be used determine areas of occupiable space in proximity to the autonomous floor cleaner. Methods for exiting a trapped condition, obstacle avoidance, and path planning are disclosed.
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