公开(公告)号：US10180685B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US15152100

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: Gnetic Inc.

Inventor： Gregg Ratanaphanyarat ,  Dawei Ding

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/02 ,  B25J19/02

Abstract: An autonomous modular robot includes an attachment retention system that for retaining two or more interchangeable attachments for performing unique tasks, e.g., steam cleaning, vacuuming, grass cutting, etc. The attachments may be sequentially positioned in the path of travel of the robot and configured to perform complementary tasks. For example, for cleaning a floor, a first attachment may be configured to vacuum the floor and a second attachment may be configured for steam cleaning the floor. The robot may also include a vertically translatable lift mechanism. The lift mechanism may include the attachment retention system, thereby allowing the attachments to be moved vertically. The lift mechanism may also include a dimension sensor proximate a top of the lift mechanism. The dimension sensor may be utilized to determine the size, e.g., a height and/or a width of the robot with any retained attachments, to help navigate the robot and avoid obstacles.

公开(公告)号：US20170038772A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US14937633

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: Gnetic Inc.

Inventor： Gregg Ratanaphanyarat ,  Dawei Ding

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60L53/00 ,  B60L3/0015 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A modular robot is a robot that is capable of performing a variety of functions and tasks. The robot includes a main body that is driven via a drive system while a steering system controls the direction of movement. An interchangeable attachment may be attached and removed from the main body and includes various components that allow the robot to perform various functions. Electrical power is provided to the robot via a primary power supply and a secondary power supply. An electronic control system allows for autonomous operation of the robot. User commands may be wirelessly received by the electronic control system. The robot is capable of autonomously replacing the primary power supply upon depletion and additionally may be docked to a docking station for charging. The interchangeable attachment may be docked to a docking station as well.

Abstract translation: 模块化机器人是能够执行各种功能和任务的机器人。 机器人包括通过驱动系统驱动的主体，而转向系统控制运动方向。 可互换的附件可以从主体附接和移除并且包括允许机器人执行各种功能的各种部件。 电源通过主电源和次电源提供给机器人。 电子控制系统允许机器人的自主操作。 用户命令可以由电子控制系统无线地接收。 机器人能够在耗尽时自主地更换主电源，并且还可以对接到对接站进行充电。 可互换附件也可以对接到对接站。

公开(公告)号：US20160334801A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15152100

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: Gnetic Inc.

Inventor： Gregg Ratanaphanyarat ,  Dawei Ding

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0246 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/023 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: An autonomous modular robot includes an attachment retention system that for retaining two or more interchangeable attachments for performing unique tasks, e.g., steam cleaning, vacuuming, grass cutting, etc. The attachments may be sequentially positioned in the path of travel of the robot and configured to perform complementary tasks. For example, for cleaning a floor, a first attachment may be configured to vacuum the floor and a second attachment may be configured for steam cleaning the floor. The robot may also include a vertically translatable lift mechanism. The lift mechanism may include the attachment retention system, thereby allowing the attachments to be moved vertically. The lift mechanism may also include a dimension sensor proximate a top of the lift mechanism. The dimension sensor may be utilized to determine the size, e.g., a height and/or a width of the robot with any retained attachments, to help navigate the robot and avoid obstacles.

Abstract translation: 自主的模块化机器人包括附接保持系统，其用于保持两个或更多个可互换的附件，用于执行独特的任务，例如蒸汽清洁，真空吸尘，草坪切割等。附件可以顺序地定位在机器人的行进路径中并配置 执行补充任务。 例如，为了清洁地板，可以将第一附件构造成真空地板，并且可以配置第二附件用于蒸汽清洁地板。 机器人还可以包括垂直平移的提升机构。 提升机构可以包括附接保持系统，从而允许附件垂直移动。 提升机构还可以包括靠近提升机构的顶部的尺寸传感器。 尺寸传感器可用于确定具有任何保留的附件的机器人的尺寸，例如高度和/或宽度，以帮助导航机器人并避免障碍物。