Robotic pest removal system
US7441367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M2200/011
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An autonomous robotic system and method for removing pests from a specific location. The robotic system of the invention preferably comprises a means for attracting pests to at least one specific location; and a robotic means for collecting and/or exterminating pests attracted to the specified location. In certain embodiments, the robotic means comprises a mobile robot and a means for navigating the robotic means. In operation, pests are attracted to at least one location by an attracting means, and these pests are then collected and/or exterminated by a mobile, autonomous robot of the invention.
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