SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING SLAM TO MULTIPLE REGIONS
    1.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING SLAM TO MULTIPLE REGIONS 审中-公开
    将SLAM扩展到多个区域的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140031980A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-30

    申请号:US13673935

    申请日:2012-11-09

    IPC分类号: G01C21/12 G01S17/06

    摘要: Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors.

    摘要翻译: 矢量场SLAM是一种用于在来自连续信号(例如WiFi或活动信标)的未知环境中定位移动机器人的方法。 公开了一种用于在相对较大和/或不同的区域中定位机器人的技术。 这是通过使用和管理更多的信号源来覆盖较大的区域来实现的。 一个特征分析了矢量场SLAM相对于面积大小和信号数量的复杂度,然后描述了一个近似值,它将本地化​​图解耦,以保持内存和运行时间要求较低。 还公开了一种用于在已经映射的区域中重新定位机器人的跟踪方法。 这允许在暂停或被绑架之后恢复机器人,例如由用户拾取和移动。 本发明的实施例可以包括商业上的低成本产品,包括用于自主清洁地板的机器人。

    MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES FOR SLAM IN LARGE ENVIRONMENTS
    2.
    发明申请
    MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES FOR SLAM IN LARGE ENVIRONMENTS 有权
    大型环境中SLAM资源管理

    公开(公告)号:US20130138246A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-30

    申请号:US13673926

    申请日:2012-11-09

    IPC分类号: G05D1/02

    摘要: Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors.

    摘要翻译: 矢量场SLAM是一种用于在来自连续信号(例如WiFi或活动信标)的未知环境中定位移动机器人的方法。 公开了一种用于在相对较大和/或不同的区域中定位机器人的技术。 这是通过使用和管理更多的信号源来覆盖较大的区域来实现的。 一个特征分析了矢量场SLAM相对于面积大小和信号数量的复杂度,然后描述了一个近似值,它将本地化​​图解耦,以保持内存和运行时间要求较低。 还公开了一种用于在已经映射的区域中重新定位机器人的跟踪方法。 这允许在暂停或被绑架之后恢复机器人,例如由用户拾取和移动。 本发明的实施例可以包括商业上的低成本产品,包括用于自主清洁地板的机器人。

    Management of resources for SLAM in large environments
    3.
    发明授权
    Management of resources for SLAM in large environments 有权
    在大型环境中管理SLAM的资源

    公开(公告)号:US09250081B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-02

    申请号:US13673926

    申请日:2012-11-09

    摘要: Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors.

    摘要翻译: 矢量场SLAM是一种用于在来自连续信号(例如WiFi或活动信标)的未知环境中定位移动机器人的方法。 公开了一种用于在相对较大和/或不同的区域中定位机器人的技术。 这是通过使用和管理更多的信号源来覆盖较大的区域来实现的。 一个特征分析了矢量场SLAM相对于面积大小和信号数量的复杂度,然后描述了一个近似值,它将本地化​​图解耦,以保持内存和运行时间要求较低。 还公开了一种用于在已经映射的区域中重新定位机器人的跟踪方法。 这允许在暂停或被绑架之后恢复机器人,例如由用户拾取和移动。 本发明的实施例可以包括商业上的低成本产品,包括用于自主清洁地板的机器人。

    Mobile robot for cleaning
    6.
    发明申请
    Mobile robot for cleaning 有权
    移动机器人清洗

    公开(公告)号:US20110202175A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-18

    申请号:US12930260

    申请日:2010-12-30

    IPC分类号: B25J5/00 B25J13/08

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Mobile robot for cleaning
    7.
    发明授权
    Mobile robot for cleaning 有权
    移动机器人清洗

    公开(公告)号:US08961695B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-24

    申请号:US12930260

    申请日:2010-12-30

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。