Detecting robot stasis
    44.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09317038B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-19

    申请号:US13777648

    申请日:2013-02-26

    Abstract: A coverage robot includes a drive configured to maneuver the robot as directed by a controller, a stasis indication wheel rotatable about a first axis perpendicular to a direction of forward travel, and a suspension supporting the wheel. The stasis indication wheel defines a first reflective portion and a second reflective portion. The second reflective portion is substantially less reflective than the first reflective portion. The suspension permits movement of the wheel in a direction other than rotation about the first axis. A signal emitter is disposed remotely from the wheel and positioned to direct a signal that sequentially is intercepted by the first and second reflective portions of the wheel. A signal receiver is positioned to receive the reflected signal by the rotating wheel. Communication between the emitter and the receiver is affected by rolling transitions between the first and second reflective portions during permitted movement of the wheel.

    NAVIGATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROBOTIC DEVICE
    47.
    发明申请
    NAVIGATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROBOTIC DEVICE 有权
    机器人导航控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140289991A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US14291682

    申请日:2014-05-30

    Abstract: An autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a chassis, a drive system disposed on the chassis and operable to enable movement of the cleaning apparatus, and a controller in communication with the drive system. The controller includes a processor operable to control the drive system to steer movement of the cleaning apparatus. The autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head system disposed on the chassis and a sensor system in communication with the controller. The sensor system includes a debris sensor for generating a debris signal, a bump sensor for generating a bump signal, and an obstacle following sensor disposed on a side of the autonomous cleaning apparatus for generating an obstacle signal. The processor executes a prioritized arbitration scheme to identify and implement one or more dominant behavioral modes based upon at least one signal received from the sensor system.

    Abstract translation: 一种自主清洁设备包括底盘,设置在底盘上并可操作以使得能够移动清洁设备的驱动系统,以及与驱动系统通信的控制器。 控制器包括可操作以控制驱动系统以引导清洁设备的运动的处理器。 自动清洁装置包括设置在底盘上的清洁头系统和与控制器通信的传感器系统。 传感器系统包括用于产生碎片信号的碎片传感器,用于产生凸起信号的凸块传感器,以及设置在自动清洁装置的一侧的障碍物跟随传感器,用于产生障碍物信号。 处理器执行优先级仲裁方案,以基于从传感器系统接收的至少一个信号来识别和实现一个或多个显性行为模式。

    Navigational control system for a robotic device
    49.
    发明授权
    Navigational control system for a robotic device 有权
    机器人装置的导航控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US08781626B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-15

    申请号:US13781314

    申请日:2013-02-28

    Abstract: An autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a chassis, a drive system disposed on the chassis and operable to enable movement of the cleaning apparatus, and a controller in communication with the drive system. The controller includes a processor operable to control the drive system to steer movement of the cleaning apparatus. The autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head system disposed on the chassis and a sensor system in communication with the controller. The sensor system includes a debris sensor for generating a debris signal, a bump sensor for generating a bump signal, and an obstacle following sensor disposed on a side of the autonomous cleaning apparatus for generating an obstacle signal. The processor executes a prioritized arbitration scheme to identify and implement one or more dominant behavioral modes based upon at least one signal received from the sensor system.

    Abstract translation: 一种自主清洁设备包括底盘,设置在底盘上并可操作以使得能够移动清洁设备的驱动系统,以及与驱动系统通信的控制器。 控制器包括可操作以控制驱动系统以引导清洁设备的运动的处理器。 自动清洁装置包括设置在底盘上的清洁头系统和与控制器通信的传感器系统。 传感器系统包括用于产生碎片信号的碎片传感器,用于产生凸起信号的凸块传感器,以及设置在自动清洁装置的一侧的障碍物跟随传感器,用于产生障碍物信号。 处理器执行优先级仲裁方案,以基于从传感器系统接收的至少一个信号来识别和实现一个或多个显性行为模式。

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