Autonomous coverage robot sensing
US8438695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An autonomous coverage robot detection system includes an emitter configured to emit a directed beam, a detector configured to detect the directed beam and a controller configured to direct the robot in response to a signal detected by the detector. In some examples, the detection system detects a stasis condition of the robot. In some examples, the detection system detects a wall and can follow the wall in response to the detected signal.
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