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:
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. Also disclosed are systems and methods for confirming a presence of a robotic device docked with a charger by recognizing a load formed by a circuit in the charger combined with a complementary circuit in the robotic device.
Abstract:
A docking station (20) and a robot (22) for docking therein, include corresponding transmission parts. These transmission parts are for the transmission of energy, such as electricity, for recharging the robot (22), and/or signals, for operating the robot (22), the energy and/or signals passing between the docking station and the robot (22). The docking station (20) and robot (22) are such that the docking of the robot (22) in the docking station (20) is at a horizontal orientation, as the transmission part on the robot (22) includes laterally protruding docking contacts that contact corresponding laterally oriented contact arms of the docking station (20).
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:
A container is disclosed. The container includes a base portion and a support portion removably-connected to the base portion. Each of the base portion and the support portion includes a plurality of panels and members. Some of the plurality of panels and members of the base portion forms at least one cavity. The at least one cavity defines a first cavity portion in fluid communication with a second cavity portion. The support portion is arrangable in one of: a stowed orientation within the first cavity portion of the at least one cavity of the base portion; and a deployed orientation outside of the second cavity portion of the at least one cavity of the base portion. An assembly is also disclosed. The assembly includes the container and at least one item supported by the support portion of the container.
Abstract:
Included is a method for operating Internet of Things (IoT) smart devices within an environment, including: connecting at least one IoT smart device with an application executed on a smartphone, wherein the IoT smart devices comprise at least a robotic cleaning device and a docking station of the robotic cleaning device; generating a map of an environment with the robotic cleaning device; displaying the map with the application; and receiving user inputs with the application, wherein the user inputs specify at least: a command to turn on or turn off a first IoT smart device; a command for the robotic cleaning device to clean the environment; and a command for the robotic cleaning device to clean a particular room within the environment.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a dust collecting pile, a cleaning robot, and a cleaning system, the dust collecting pile includes: a body including a dust inlet channel having a dust inlet configured to be communicated with the dust box, so that the dust within the dust box can enter the dust inlet channel through the dust inlet; a dust barrel detachably disposed on the body, the dust barrel including a dust inlet end and an airflow outlet end, and the dust inlet end being communicated with the dust inlet channel; a cyclone separator disposed within the dust barrel, the cyclone separator including a primary separation cyclone and a secondary separation cyclone, and the primary separation cyclone having an axis disposed approximately parallel to that of the secondary separation cyclone; and a fan assembly disposed on the body, an air inlet of the fan assembly being communicated with the airflow outlet end.
Abstract:
In general, the present disclosure is directed to a hand-held surface cleaning device that includes a relatively compact form-factor to allow users to store the same in a nearby location (e.g., in a drawer, in an associated charging dock, on a table top) for easy access to perform relatively small cleaning tasks that would otherwise require retrieving a full-size vacuum from storage. A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.
Abstract:
An autonomous surface cleaning apparatus includes a body, a drive system carried by the body, and a cleaning assembly disposed at a front of the body. The cleaning assembly includes a housing defining a suction chamber and a suction channel extending from the suction chamber to a suction channel opening provided in a first side surface of the cleaning assembly, and a side suction nozzle mounted to an extension and retraction assembly that is arranged to allow the side suction nozzle to be moved between an extended position. The side suction nozzle includes a first resilient blade and a second resilient blade, the first resilient blade being arranged such that a surface of the first resilient blade is substantially forward facing and the second resilient blade being arranged such that a surface of the second resilient blade is substantially downward facing.
Abstract:
A communication method of a station device may include receiving a new version of software related to control of a cordless vacuum cleaner from a server device, storing the received new version of software in a memory, identifying whether a preset condition under which the new version of software is downloadable to the cordless vacuum cleaner is satisfied, and when the preset condition is satisfied, transmitting the new version of software stored in the memory to the cordless vacuum cleaner.