Autonomous machine for docking with a docking station and method for docking
US7133746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0242
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autonomous robot is designed for docking in a docking station. The autonomous robot is configured such that it will locate the docking station and dock therein, before its battery power is exhausted. The docking is such that the autonomous robot is automatically charged, such that its batteries will be fully powered for the subsequent operation.
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