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Mobile robots moving on a visual display

US9372095B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2014
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B29/106
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for using mobile robots that track visual features of a drawing to create a tangible tactile interface for a user. The user places a hand or finger on a mobile robot to trace and consequently cognize features of interest. The mobile robot tracks visual features and reports a location of the mobile robot to a guidance system. The guidance system presents location information to the user.

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