Emergency stop method and system for autonomous mobile robots
US8937410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J13/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An emergency stop system for an autonomous mobile robot includes a base unit connected to the robot and an element engageable by a user extending from the base unit. The element is movably held by the base unit in an operation mode position. The base unit includes a mechanism for detecting the presence of the element in the operation mode position and triggering an emergency stop of the robot when the element is moved out of the operation mode position by the user.
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