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Service robot and method of operating same

US8838268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2009
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/028
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a service robot, such as a robotic cleaner, can be configured to more effectively service an environment. The service robot can include one or more sensors that sense its location, the location of objects, or both, and can also include noise reduction elements. The service robot can determine that it is under a “furnishing” and implement a different servicing pattern.

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