Apparatus and methods for semi-autonomous cleaning of surfaces

    公开(公告)号:US10206550B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US16030426

    申请日:2018-07-09

    申请人: Avidbots Corp.

    IPC分类号: A47L11/282 A47L11/40

    摘要: An apparatus includes a frame, a drive assembly supported by the frame, an electronic system supported by the frame, and a cleaning assembly coupled to the frame. The drive assembly is configured to move the frame along a surface. The cleaning assembly is configured to engage the surface to transfer detritus from the surface to a storage volume supported by the frame. The electronic system has at least a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to define a path along which the drive assembly travels and is configured to redefined a path along which the drive assembly travels based on at least one signal received from at least one sensor.

    Self-cleaning squeegee system and methods of using the same

    公开(公告)号:US11517170B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-06

    申请号:US16519942

    申请日:2019-07-23

    申请人: Avidbots Corp

    摘要: A system for a self-cleaning squeegee that is integrated with a semi-autonomous cleaning device includes a frame coupled to the cleaning device. A squeegee is coupled to the frame and oriented such that an edge of the squeegee is in close proximity to a surface, e.g., a floor, for cleaning. A manifold configured to receive a cleaning fluid is coupled to the frame and oriented such that the cleaning fluid can be dispersed onto at least a portion of the squeegee. A connecting member is used to couple the manifold to an external fluid distribution system that provides the cleaning fluid. The self-cleaning squeegee system can thus disperse pressurized cleaning fluid, e.g., water or a mixture of water and soap, via the manifold to clean the surface of a squeegee. In this manner, the self-cleaning squeegee system can clean squeegees on the cleaning device without the need for human intervention.

    Apparatus and methods for semi-autonomous cleaning of surfaces

    公开(公告)号:US11510545B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-29

    申请号:US16859476

    申请日:2020-04-27

    申请人: Avidbots Corp.

    IPC分类号: A47L11/282 A47L11/40

    摘要: An apparatus includes a frame, a drive assembly supported by the frame, an electronic system supported by the frame, and a cleaning assembly coupled to the frame. The drive assembly is configured to move the frame along a surface. The cleaning assembly is configured to engage the surface to transfer detritus from the surface to a storage volume supported by the frame. The electronic system has at least a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to define a path along which the drive assembly travels and is configured to redefined a path along which the drive assembly travels based on at least one signal received from at least one sensor.

    System and method of monitoring consumable wear components of semi-autonomous floor care equipment

    公开(公告)号:US10827901B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-10

    申请号:US16283875

    申请日:2019-02-25

    申请人: Avidbots Corp

    摘要: In some embodiments, a method of monitoring, analyzing, and/or validating the lifecycle and maintenance schedule of consumable wear components used in or by a semi-autonomous cleaning device can include scanning a unique identifier associated with a consumable component and receiving, at the cleaning device, data associated with the unique identifier. A signal associated with the data is sent from the cleaning device to a host device. After scanning the unique identifier, the consumable component is installed in or on the cleaning device. During use of the cleaning device, a status of the consumable component is monitored and a signal is sent to the host device in response to one or more characteristics associated with the consumable component meeting a criterion.

    Apparatus and methods for semi-autonomous cleaning of surfaces

    公开(公告)号:US10667664B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-02

    申请号:US15137510

    申请日:2016-04-25

    申请人: Avidbots Corp.

    IPC分类号: A47L11/282 A47L11/40

    摘要: An apparatus includes a frame, a drive assembly supported by the frame, an electronic system supported by the frame, and a cleaning assembly coupled to the frame. The drive assembly is configured to move the frame along a surface. The cleaning assembly is configured to engage the surface to transfer detritus from the surface to a storage volume supported by the frame. The electronic system has at least a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to define a path along which the drive assembly travels and is configured to redefined a path along which the drive assembly travels based on at least one signal received from at least one sensor.

    System and method to virtually teach a semi-autonomous device

    公开(公告)号:US11531347B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-20

    申请号:US17023862

    申请日:2020-09-17

    申请人: Avidbots Corp

    摘要: A virtual teaching system includes a semi-autonomous device to perform a task such as cleaning a target environment. The semi-autonomous device includes one or more sensors configured to record environmental data from the target environment that can be used to construct a virtual environment. The semi-autonomous device is operably coupled to an analysis system. The analysis system includes a processor to perform multiple functions, such as constructing the virtual environment from the recorded environmental data and supporting operation of a user interface. The user interface can be operably coupled to the processor, allowing a human operator to teach a virtual device in the virtual environment to perform an action sequence. Once the virtual device has been taught an action sequence in the virtual environment, the analysis system can transfer the recorded action sequence to the semi-autonomous device for use in the target environment.

    System and method of monitoring consumable wear components of semi-autonomous floor care equipment

    公开(公告)号:US11191413B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US17060135

    申请日:2020-10-01

    申请人: Avidbots Corp

    摘要: In some embodiments, a method of monitoring, analyzing, and/or validating the lifecycle and maintenance schedule of consumable wear components used in or by a semi-autonomous cleaning device can include scanning a unique identifier associated with a consumable component and receiving, at the cleaning device, data associated with the unique identifier. A signal associated with the data is sent from the cleaning device to a host device. After scanning the unique identifier, the consumable component is installed in or on the cleaning device. During use of the cleaning device, a status of the consumable component is monitored and a signal is sent to the host device in response to one or more characteristics associated with the consumable component meeting a criterion.

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS CLEANING OF SURFACES
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    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS CLEANING OF SURFACES 审中-公开
    用于自动清洁表面的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160309973A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-27

    申请号:US15137510

    申请日:2016-04-25

    申请人: Avidbots Corp.

    IPC分类号: A47L11/282 A47L11/40

    摘要: An apparatus includes a frame, a drive assembly supported by the frame, an electronic system supported by the frame, and a cleaning assembly coupled to the frame. The drive assembly is configured to move the frame along a surface. The cleaning assembly is configured to engage the surface to transfer detritus from the surface to a storage volume supported by the frame. The electronic system has at least a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to define a path along which the drive assembly travels and is configured to redefined a path along which the drive assembly travels based on at least one signal received from at least one sensor.

    摘要翻译: 一种装置包括框架,由框架支撑的驱动组件,由框架支撑的电子系统以及耦合到框架的清洁组件。 驱动组件被配置成沿着表面移动框架。 清洁组件构造成接合表面以将碎屑从表面传送到由框架支撑的存储体积。 电子系统至少具有处理器和存储器。 所述处理器被配置为限定所述驱动组件行进的路径,并且被配置为基于从至少一个传感器接收的至少一个信号来重新定义所述驱动组件所行进的路径。