Sensor configurations and methods for mobile robot
US9563205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/47
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mobile robot can include an elongated body no more than two meters high and no more than one meter wide; at least one securable container; at least one depth sensor mounted near or at the top of the body to have a downward field of view (FOV), the at least one depth sensor comprising a video camera in combination with another distance sensor; and a drive mechanism configured to provide linear and rotational movement for the robot.
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