Method and system for multi-mode coverage for an autonomous robot
US7173391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0242
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system for a mobile robot (10) is provided to effectively cover a given area by operating in a plurality of modes, including an obstacle following mode (51) and a random bounce mode (49). In other embodiments, spot coverage, such as spiraling (45), or other modes are also used to increase effectiveness. In addition, a behavior based architecture is used to implement the control system, and various escape behaviors are used to ensure full coverage.
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