Autonomous robot charging stations and methods
US8442682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of charging a robotic device using a charging station is provided. The method includes signaling a controller of the charging station to actuate a moveable barrier of the charging station from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The charging station is recessed into a wall, ceiling and/or floor. The moveable barrier is actuated from the closed configuration to the open configuration thereby exposing an electrical contact of the charging station configured to engage a charging contact of the robotic device for a charging operation.
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