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Robot and method for controlling the robot

US7992251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2008
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L2201/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A robot includes a second bumper that senses an obstacle having such a height that can be passed over. Thus, the robot can pass over the obstacle without avoiding it.

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