公开(公告)号：US09392920B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14275355

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Michael J. Halloran ,  Jeffrey W. Mammen ,  Tony L. Campbell ,  Jason S. Walker ,  Paul E. Sandin ,  John N. Billington, Jr. ,  Daniel N. Ozick

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/04 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L15/20 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H04L1/16

CPC classification number: A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0466 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H04L1/16 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/50

Abstract: A power-saving robot system includes at least one peripheral device and a mobile robot. The peripheral device includes a controller having an active mode and a hibernation mode, and a wireless communication component capable of activation in the hibernation mode. A controller of the robot has an activating routine that communicates with and temporarily activates the peripheral device, via wireless communication, from the hibernation mode. In another aspect, a robot system includes a network data bridge and a mobile robot. The network data bridge includes a broadband network interface, a wireless command interface, and a data bridge component. The data bridge component extracts serial commands received via the broadband network interface from an internet protocol, applies a command protocol thereto, and broadcasts the serial commands via the wireless interface. The mobile robot includes a wireless command communication component that receives the serial commands transmitted from the network data bridge.

公开(公告)号：US20160075021A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14946999

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： David A. Cohen ,  Daniel N. Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1664 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  G01S1/16 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0026 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/045 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.

公开(公告)号：US09215957B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14475984

申请日：2014-09-03

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： David A. Cohen ,  Daniel N. Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/28 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H02J7/04 ,  G01S1/16 ,  G01S1/70

CPC classification number: B25J9/1664 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  G01S1/16 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0026 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/045 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机器人装置中的能量管理的方法包括：提供与所述机器人装置配合的基站，确定存储在所述机器人装置的能量存储单元中的能量的量，以及至少部分地基于所述数量执行预定任务 的能量储存。 还公开了用于发射避免信号以防止机器人与基站之间的无意接触的系统，以及用于发射归巢信号的系统，以允许机器人设备与基站精确对接。

公开(公告)号：US08978196B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13722566

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Selma Svendsen ,  Daniel N. Ozick ,  Christopher M. Casey ,  Deepak Ramesh Kapoor ,  Tony L. Campbell ,  Chikyung Won ,  Christopher John Morse ,  Scott Thomas Burnett

IPC: A47L5/00 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/04 ,  A47L11/24 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B25J9/00 ,  H04L1/16

CPC classification number: A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0466 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H04L1/16 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/50

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a body having at least one outer wall, a drive system disposed on the body and configured to maneuver the robot over a work surface, and a cleaning assembly carried by the body. The cleaning assembly includes first and second cleaning rollers rotatably coupled to the body, a suction assembly having a channel disposed adjacent at least one of the cleaning rollers, and a container in fluid communication with the channel. The container is configured to collect debris drawn into the channel. The suction assembly is configured to draw debris removed from the work surface by at least one of the cleaning rollers into the channel, and the container has a wall common with the at least one outer wall of the body.

Abstract translation: 自主覆盖机器人包括具有至少一个外壁的主体，设置在主体上并构造成在工作表面上操纵机器人的驱动系统以及由身体承载的清洁组件。 清洁组件包括可旋转地联接到主体的第一和第二清洁辊，具有邻近清洁辊中的至少一个设置的通道的抽吸组件和与通道流体连通的容器。 容器被配置成收集被吸入到通道中的碎屑。 抽吸组件被构造成将至少一个清洁辊从工作表面移除到通道中，并且容器具有与主体的至少一个外壁共用的壁。

公开(公告)号：US20140288708A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14297892

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Christopher M. Casey ,  Matthew Cross ,  Daniel N. Ozick ,  Joseph L. Jones

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G01S15/931 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y02P90/265 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of an event.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人障碍物检测系统，包括相对于表面导航的机器人壳体和用于检测表面的表面的传感器子系统。 传感器子系统包括发射具有发射场的信号的发射器和具有与区域上的发射场相交的视场的光子检测器。 子系统检测邻近移动机器人的对象的存在并且确定与对象相对应的信号的值。 它将该值与预定值进行比较，响应比较移动移动机器人，并且在事件发生时更新预定值。

公开(公告)号：US20130253701A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13893905

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Michael J. Halloran ,  Jeffrey W. Mammen ,  Tony L. Campbell ,  Jason S. Walker ,  Paul E. Sandin ,  John N. Billington, JR. ,  Daniel N. Ozick

IPC: B25J9/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0466 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H04L1/16 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/50

Abstract: A power-saving robot system includes at least one peripheral device and a mobile robot. The peripheral device includes a controller having an active mode and a hibernation mode, and a wireless communication component capable of activation in the hibernation mode. A controller of the robot has an activating routine that communicates with and temporarily activates the peripheral device, via wireless communication, from the hibernation mode. In another aspect, a robot system includes a network data bridge and a mobile robot. The network data bridge includes a broadband network interface, a wireless command interface, and a data bridge component. The data bridge component extracts serial commands received via the broadband network interface from an internet protocol, applies a command protocol thereto, and broadcasts the serial commands via the wireless interface. The mobile robot includes a wireless command communication component that receives the serial commands transmitted from the network data bridge.

Abstract translation: 省电机器人系统包括至少一个外围设备和移动机器人。 外围设备包括具有活动模式和休眠模式的控制器，以及能够在休眠模式下激活的无线通信组件。 机器人的控制器具有激活例程，其通过无线通信与休眠模式通信并临时激活外围设备。 另一方面，机器人系统包括网络数据桥和移动机器人。 网络数据桥包括宽带网络接口，无线命令接口和数据桥组件。 数据桥组件通过互联网协议提取经由宽带网络接口接收的串行命令，向其提供命令协议，并通过无线接口广播串行命令。 移动机器人包括接收从网络数据桥发送的串行命令的无线命令通信组件。