REMOTE VEHICLE MISSIONS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING REMOTE VEHICLE MISSIONS
    3.
    发明申请
    REMOTE VEHICLE MISSIONS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING REMOTE VEHICLE MISSIONS 审中-公开
    用于支持远程车辆任务的远程车辆任务和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2012027390A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:PCT/US2011048838

    申请日:2011-08-23

    CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 G05D2201/0207 G05D2201/0209

    Abstract: An operator control unit having a user interface that allows a user to control a remote vehicle, the operator control unit comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit data to the remote vehicle; a receiver unit configured to receive data from the remote vehicle, the data received from the remote vehicle comprising image data captured by the remote vehicle; and a display unit configured to display a user interface comprising the image data received from the remote vehicle and icons representing a plurality of controllable elements of the remote vehicle, and configured to allow the user to input a control command to control at least one of the plurality of controllable elements. Inputting a control command to control the at least one controllable element comprises selecting the icon representing the at least one controllable element, inputting an action for the at least one controllable element, and requesting that the at least one controllable element performs the action.

    Abstract translation: 一种操作员控制单元,具有允许用户控制远程车辆的用户接口,所述操作员控制单元包括:发送单元,被配置为向所述远程车辆发送数据; 被配置为从所述远程车辆接收数据的接收器单元,从所述远程车辆接收的包括由所述远程车辆捕获的图像数据的数据; 以及显示单元,被配置为显示包括从远程车辆接收的图像数据的用户界面和表示远程车辆的多个可控元件的图标,并且被配置为允许用户输入控制命令以控制至少一个 多个可控元件。 输入控制命令以控制至少一个可控元件包括选择表示至少一个可控元件的图标,输入针对至少一个可控元件的动作,并请求该至少一个可控元件执行动作。

    REMOVING DEBRIS FROM CLEANING ROBOTS
    4.
    发明申请
    REMOVING DEBRIS FROM CLEANING ROBOTS 审中-公开
    从清洁机器人去除车辆

    公开(公告)号:WO2007137234A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-17

    申请号:PCT/US2007069389

    申请日:2007-05-21

    Abstract: A cleaning robot system (5) includes a robot (10) and a robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400). The robot (10) includes a chassis (31), a drive system (45) configured to maneuver the robot (10) as directed by a controller (49), and a cleaning assembly (43) including a cleaning assembly housing (40) and a driven cleaning roller (60,65). The robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400) includes a station housing (120) and a docking platform (122) configured to support the robot (10) when docked. A mechanical agitator (510,520) engages the roller (60,65) of the robot (10) with the robot (10) docked. The agitator (510,520) includes an agitator comb (511) having multiple teeth (512) configured to remove accumulated debris from the roller (60,65) as the agitator comb (511) and roller (60,65) are moved relative to one another. The robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400) includes a collection bin (150) arranged to receive and hold debris removed by the mechanical agitator (510,520).

    Abstract translation: 清洁机器人系统(5)包括机器人(10)和机器人维护站(100,1100,1200,1300,1400)。 机器人(10)包括底盘(31),驱动系统(45),其被配置为按照控制器(49)的指示来操纵机器人(10);以及清洁组件(43),其包括清洁组件壳体(40) 和驱动清洁辊(60,65)。 所述机器人维护站(100,1100,1200,1300,1400)包括被配置为在对接时支撑所述机器人(10)的站外壳(120)和对接平台(122)。 机械搅拌器(510,520)与机器人(10)的辊(60,65)接合,机器人(10)对接。 搅拌器(510,520)包括具有多个齿(512)的搅拌器梳(511),其配置成当搅拌器梳(511)和辊(60,65)相对于一个移动时,从辊(60,65)中除去积聚的碎屑 另一个。 机器人维护站(100,1100,1200,1300,1400)包括收集箱(150),其被布置成接收和保持由机械搅拌器(510,520)去除的碎屑。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF A VEHICLE
    5.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF A VEHICLE 审中-公开
    用于控制车辆的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2006047297A3

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-28

    申请号:PCT/US2005037918

    申请日:2005-10-21

    Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous control of a vehicle include interruptible, behavior-­based, and selective control. Autonomous control is achieved by using actuators that interact with input devices in the vehicle. The actuators (e.g., linkages) manipulate the input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle, brake, tie rods, steering gear, throttle lever, or accelerator) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Although operating autonomously, manual operation of the vehicle is possible following the detection of events that suggest manual control is desired. Subsequent autonomous control may be permitted, permitted after a prescribed delay, or prevented. Systems and methods for processing safety signals and/or tracking terrain features are also utilized by an autonomous vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 用于车辆自主控制的系统和方法包括可中断的,基于行为的和选择性的控制。 通过使用与车辆中的输入装置相互作用的致动器来实现自主控制。 致动器(例如联动装置)操纵输入装置(例如,关节运动控制装置和驱动控制装置,诸如节流阀,制动器,拉杆,转向机构,油门杆或加速器)以引导车辆的操作。 尽管自主运行,但是在检测到需要手动控制的事件之后,可以手动操作车辆。 随后的自主控制可能被允许,在规定的延迟后允许或被阻止。 用于处理安全信号和/或跟踪地形特征的系统和方法也被自主车辆利用。

    AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT FOR CLEANING WITH A FRONT ROLLER IN A FIRST HORIZONTAL PLANE POSITIONED ABOVE A SECOND HORIZONTAL PLANE OF A REAR ROLLER
    6.
    发明申请
    AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT FOR CLEANING WITH A FRONT ROLLER IN A FIRST HORIZONTAL PLANE POSITIONED ABOVE A SECOND HORIZONTAL PLANE OF A REAR ROLLER 审中-公开
    一种自动移动机器人,用于在第一个水平面上使用前辊进行清洁,位置在后辊的第二个水平面以上

    公开(公告)号:WO2012149575A8

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-19

    申请号:PCT/US2012035898

    申请日:2012-04-30

    Abstract: An autonomous mobile robot comprise: a chassis having a drive system mounted therein in communication with a control system; a cleaning head assembly having a lower cage and mounted to the chassis; a debris collection bin mounted to the chassis; a vacuum airway having a vacuum inlet and an airway outlet positioned adjacent the debris collection bin, and configured to deliver debris from the cleaning head assembly to a debris collection bin, the vacuum airway extending between the cleaning assembly and debris collection bin and being in fluid communication with an impeller disposed within the debris collection bin; and a cleaning head module connected to the chassis and having a front roller including a front shape-changing resilient tube and an adjacent rear roller including a rear shape-changing resilient tube rotatably opposing therewith beneath the vacuum inlet. The surface of the front shape-changing tube and the surface rear shape-changing tube are separated by a narrowest air gap of less than 1 cm, such that the vacuum draw directed from the vacuum airway is concentrated within the narrowest air gap.

    Abstract translation: 一种自主移动机器人包括:底盘,具有安装在其中的与控制系统通信的驱动系统; 清洁头组件,其具有下笼并被安装到所述底架; 安装在底盘上的垃圾收集箱; 真空气道,所述真空气道具有位于所述碎屑收集箱附近的真空入口和气道出口,并且所述真空气道用于将碎屑从所述清洁头组件输送到碎片收集箱,所述真空气道在所述清洁组件和碎屑收集箱之间延伸并且处于流体 与设置在碎屑收集箱内的叶轮进行通信; 以及清洁头模块,所述清洁头模块连接到所述底架并且具有包括前部形状改变弹性管的前部滚筒和包括与所述真空入口下方可旋转地相对的后部形状改变弹性管的相邻后部滚筒。 前变形管和后变形管的表面由小于1cm的最窄气隙隔开,使得从真空气道引出的真空抽吸集中在最窄的气隙内。

    OPERATING A MOBILE ROBOT
    9.
    发明申请
    OPERATING A MOBILE ROBOT 审中-公开
    操作移动机器人

    公开(公告)号:WO2012091804A3

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-18

    申请号:PCT/US2011059910

    申请日:2011-11-09

    Abstract: A method of operating a mobile robot (100) to traverse a threshold (T) includes detecting a threshold proximate the robot. The robot includes a holonomic drive system (200) having first, second, and third drive elements (210a-c) configured to maneuver the robot omni-directionally. The method further includes moving the first drive element (210a) onto the threshold from a first side and moving the second drive element (210b) onto the threshold to place both the first and second drive elements on the threshold. The method includes moving the first drive element off a second side of the threshold, opposite to the first side of the threshold, and moving the third drive element (210c) onto the threshold, placing both the second and third drive elements on the threshold. The method includes moving both the second and third drive elements off the second side of the threshold.

    Abstract translation: 操作移动机器人(100)横穿阈值(T)的方法包括检测机器人附近的阈值。 该机器人包括具有被配置成全方向地操纵机器人的第一,第二和第三驱动元件(210a-c)的整体驱动系统(200)。 该方法还包括将第一驱动元件(210a)从第一侧移动到阈值上并将第二驱动元件(210b)移动到阈值上以将第一和第二驱动元件都置于阈值上。 该方法包括将第一驱动元件移离阈值的第二侧,与阈值的第一侧相反,以及将第三驱动元件(210c)移动到阈值上,将第二和第三驱动元件都置于阈值上。 该方法包括将第二和第三驱动元件移动离开阈值的第二侧。

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