Mast systems for autonomous mobile robots

    公开(公告)号:US10100968B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-16

    申请号:US15620658

    申请日:2017-06-12

    Abstract: A protractible and retractable mast system for an autonomous mobile robot includes an elongate flexible member including a first lateral end and a second lateral end, and a fastener having a first portion extending along a length of the first lateral end and a second portion extending along a length of the second lateral end. The flexible member is configured to be at least partially coiled within a body of the robot, and a portion of the flexible member is vertically movable away from the body when the flexible member is being uncoiled. The fastener is configured to connect the first lateral end to the second lateral end when the flexible member is being uncoiled, and disconnect the first lateral end from the second lateral end when the flexible member is being coiled.

    Autonomous surface cleaning robot
    56.
    发明授权
    Autonomous surface cleaning robot 有权
    自动表面清洁机器人

    公开(公告)号:US09427127B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-30

    申请号:US14077296

    申请日:2013-11-12

    Abstract: A mobile floor cleaning robot includes a body defining a forward drive direction, a drive system, a cleaning system, and a controller. The cleaning system includes a pad holder, a reservoir, a sprayer, and a cleaning system. The pad holder has a bottom surface for receiving a cleaning pad. The reservoir holds a volume of fluid, and the sprayer sprays the fluid forward the pad holder. The controller is in communication with the drive and cleaning systems. The controller executes a cleaning routine that includes driving in the forward direction a first distance to a first location, then driving in a reverse drive direction a second distance to a second location. From the second location, the robot sprays fluid in the forward drive direction but rearward the first location. The robot then drives in alternating forward and reverse drive directions while smearing the cleaning pad along the floor surface.

    Abstract translation: 移动地板清洁机器人包括限定正向驱动方向的主体,驱动系统,清洁系统和控制器。 清洁系统包括垫座,储存器,喷雾器和清洁系统。 焊盘支架具有用于接收清洁垫的底面。 储存器容纳一定体积的流体,喷雾器将流体向前喷射到垫架上。 控制器与驱动器和清洁系统通信。 控制器执行清洁程序,其包括在向前方向上驱动第一距离到第一位置,然后以反向驱动方向驱动第二距离到第二位置。 从第二位置开始,机器人向前驱动方向喷射流体,但在第一位置向后喷射流体。 然后机器人沿着地板表面涂抹清洁垫,驱动交替的正向和反向驱动方向。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBSTACLE DETECTION USING STRUCTURED LIGHT
    59.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBSTACLE DETECTION USING STRUCTURED LIGHT 审中-公开
    使用结构光进行障碍物检测的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150168954A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:US14635800

    申请日:2015-03-02

    Abstract: An obstacle detector for a mobile robot while the robot is in motion is disclosed. The detector preferably includes at least one light source configured to project pulsed light in the path of the robot; a visual sensor for capturing a plurality of images of light reflected from the path of the robot; a processing unit configured to extract the reflections from the images; and an obstacle detection unit configured to detect an obstacle in the path of the robot based on the extracted reflections. In the preferred embodiment, the reflections of the projected light are extracted by subtracting pairs of images in which each pair includes a first image captured with the at least one light source on and a second image captured with the at least one light source off, and then combining images of two or more extracted reflections to suppress the background.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种在机器人运动时用于移动机器人的障碍物检测器。 检测器优选地包括配置成在机器人的路径中投射脉冲光的至少一个光源; 用于捕获从机器人的路径反射的光的多个图像的视觉传感器; 处理单元,被配置为从图像中提取反射; 以及障碍物检测单元,被配置为基于所提取的反射来检测所述机器人的路径中的障碍物。 在优选实施例中,通过减去其中每对包括用至少一个光源捕获的第一图像和至少一个光源捕获的第二图像的图像对,提取投影光的反射,以及 然后组合两个或多个提取的反射的图像以抑制背景。

    MOBILE ROBOT FOR CLEANING
    60.
    发明申请
    MOBILE ROBOT FOR CLEANING 审中-公开
    移动机器人清洁

    公开(公告)号:US20150158174A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14627823

    申请日:2015-02-20

    Abstract: A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A robotic cleaning system includes a main robot body and a plurality of cleaning assemblies for cleaning a surface. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and each of the cleaning assemblies is detachable from the main robot body and each of the cleaning assemblies has a unique cleaning function.

    Abstract translation: 机器人清洁器包括用于清洁表面的清洁组件和主机器人主体。 主要机器人机体容纳驱动系统以引起机器人清洁器和微控制器的移动,以控制机器人清洁器的移动。 清洁组件位于驱动系统的前面,并且清洁组件的宽度大于主机器人主体的宽度。 机器人清洁系统包括主机器人主体和用于清洁表面的多个清洁组件。 主要机器人机体容纳驱动系统以引起机器人清洁器和微控制器的移动,以控制机器人清洁器的移动。 清洁组件位于驱动系统的前面,并且每个清洁组件可从主机器人主体拆卸,并且每个清洁组件具有独特的清洁功能。

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