公开(公告)号：US10054950B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US15058311

申请日：2016-03-02

Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor： Pablo Carrasco Zanini ,  Ali Outa ,  Fadl Abdellatif ,  Brian Parrott ,  Sahejad Patel ,  Hassane Trigul ,  Ayman Amer ,  Ali Shehri

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H02J50/10 ,  F17D5/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  F17D5/00 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/0054 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: A deployable docking station for supporting at least one mobile robot is provided. The deployable docking station includes a housing and an anchor connected to the housing. The anchor can engage with a surface to maintain the position of the deployable docking station. The deployable docking station is further configured to couple and decouple with the at least one mobile robot. The deployable docking station can be configured to selectively alternate between a first and second condition. In the first condition, the deployable docking station is coupled with the at least one mobile robot and the at least one mobile robot can transport the deployable docking station to a desired location on the surface. In the second condition, the deployable docking station is de-coupled from the at least one mobile robot.

公开(公告)号：US20180148016A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：US15575825

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH

Inventor： Martin Rous ,  Volker Hofsaess

IPC: B60R25/24 ,  B60R25/01 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B60R25/241 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G07C2009/0092

Abstract: The present disclosure is based on a device and on a method for enabling access to a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle has at least one sensor which senses the surroundings and and/or the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The core of the present disclosure is that the enabling of access which occurs in response to an enabling request originating from outside the motor vehicle takes place at least as a function of the sensing by the sensor. The disclosure advantageously provides secure access to the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09946266B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US14910075

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES LTD.

Inventor： Shahar Sarid ,  Tzvi Horowitz ,  Tal Siak

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/93

CPC classification number: G05D1/0274 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/936 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D2201/0207

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter includes, inter alia, a method and a system which enables to classify information of a scanned outdoor or indoor environment to different types of environment elements. The identification of environment element types enables to improve detection of obstacles in an environment. The improved detection of obstacles can assist in motion planning to enable to advance quickly and safely through the environment.

公开(公告)号：US20180101175A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15840470

申请日：2017-12-13

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： KIRAN MANTRIPRAGADA ,  ULISSES MELLO ,  RAFAEL HORSCHUTZ NEMOTO ,  NICOLE BARBOSA SULTANUM ,  LUCAS CORREIA VILLA REAL

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01N29/44

CPC classification number: G05D1/0212 ,  G01N29/02 ,  G01N29/4454 ,  G01N33/0036 ,  G01N33/0067 ,  G01N2291/021 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G05D2201/0207

Abstract: A pollution source detection system, includes an automated vehicle including a position sensor that detects a geographic position of the automated vehicle and at least one pollution detection sensor that measures a concentration of pollution at the automated vehicle. The pollution source detection system includes a back-end system. The back-end system includes a network interface that receives the geographic position and the concentration of the pollution from the automated vehicle. The back-end system includes a database that stores the geographic position and the concentration of the pollution received via the network interface. The back-end system includes a processor that measures a gradient of the concentration of the pollution and controls a movement of the automated vehicle based on the gradient to guide the automated vehicle toward a source of the pollution.

公开(公告)号：US09939814B1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15584012

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: Savioke, Inc.

Inventor： Robert S. Bauer ,  Alain Minier ,  Stephan Wirth ,  Lucas Chiesa ,  Christian Fritz ,  Adrian Canoso

IPC: G05B19/04 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0285 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G09B29/00

Abstract: A method for autonomous map generation by a robot comprising: instructing the robot to traverse a route within an environment in which the robot is deployed; while following the route, causing the robot to collect sensor data to identify features in the environment and to generate an initial map of areas in environment that have been traversed; upon completion of the route, autonomously generating a map of valid areas of the environment by moving throughout the environment while collecting sensor data; while autonomously generating the map, determining that a particular area is potentially invalid by detecting features that are previously unknown to the robot; generating and providing an electronic message to an operator of the robot comprising sensor data of the particular area and a prompt requesting information indicating whether the particular area is valid or invalid; upon receiving a response from the operator, continuing autonomously generating the map according to the response wherein if the particular area is valid, collecting sensor data from the particular area and, if the particular area is invalid, proceeding to an unmapped, valid area of the environment; determining that there are no remaining unmapped, valid areas of the environment, ending autonomously generating the map.

公开(公告)号：US09878445B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14039256

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Colin Angle ,  Clara Vu ,  Matthew Cross ,  Tony L. Campbell

IPC: B25J9/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B25J19/06 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06N3/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J11/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B25J9/0003 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J11/008 ,  B25J19/0091 ,  B25J19/023 ,  B25J19/06 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  G06N3/008 ,  G16H20/00 ,  G16H20/13 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A mobile robot guest for interacting with a human resident performs a room-traversing search procedure prior to interacting with the resident, and may verbally query whether the resident being sought is present. Upon finding the resident, the mobile robot may facilitate a teleconferencing session with a remote third party, or interact with the resident in a number of ways. For example, the robot may carry on a dialog with the resident, reinforce compliance with medication or other schedules, etc. In addition, the robot incorporates safety features for preventing collisions with the resident; and the robot may audibly announce and/or visibly indicate its presence in order to avoid becoming a dangerous obstacle. Furthermore, the mobile robot behaves in accordance with an integral privacy policy, such that any sensor recording or transmission must be approved by the resident.

公开(公告)号：US20170329326A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15606557

申请日：2017-05-26

Applicant: iRobot Defense Holdings, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy G. Field ,  David F. Weatherwax ,  Orin P.F. Hoffman ,  Scott R. Lenser

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0207

Abstract: A method of operating a mobile robot includes driving the robot according to a drive command issued by a remote operator control unit in communication with the robot, determining a driven path from an origin, and after experiencing a loss of communications with the operator control unit, determining an orientation of the robot.The method further includes executing a self-righting maneuver when the robot is oriented upside down. The self-righting maneuver includes rotating an appendage of the robot from a stowed position alongside a main body of the robot downward and away from the main body, raising and supporting the main body on the appendage, and then further rotating the appendage to drive the upright main body past a vertical position, causing the robot to fall over and thereby invert the main body.

公开(公告)号：US09798325B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US13601169

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Royce A. Levien ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  John D. Rinaldo, Jr. ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

Inventor： Royce A. Levien ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Mark A. Malamud ,  John D. Rinaldo, Jr. ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05B19/00 ,  A63H27/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A61M5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0202 ,  A61M5/002 ,  A61M5/20 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/005 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Structures and protocols are presented for configuring an unmanned aerial device to participate in the performance of tasks, for using data resulting from such a configuration or performance, or for facilitating other interactions with such devices.

公开(公告)号：US09780435B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15286560

申请日：2016-10-06

Applicant: Clarke William McAllister

Inventor： Clarke William McAllister

IPC: H01Q11/08 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06K7/015 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06K17/00 ,  H01Q3/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2216 ,  G05D1/0261 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G06K7/015 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  G06K7/10376 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K2017/0051 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q3/02 ,  H01Q11/08

Abstract: The present invention relates to radio frequency identification antennae for automatically reading and locating inventory when moved and rotated by an inventory-scanning robot having three dimensions of position mobility.

公开(公告)号：US20170248967A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15053455

申请日：2016-02-25

Applicant: A.M.T.S., LLC

Inventor： Michael L. Krogh ,  Ed DeMoss

IPC: G05D1/04 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G01C5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/042 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  G01C5/005 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05D2201/0207

Abstract: A method of positioning an instrument by an unmanned aircraft for measurement purposes relating to a target surface is provided. The method includes coupling the instrument to the unmanned aircraft and moving the unmanned aircraft to position the instrument away from the target surface. The method further includes stabilizing the unmanned aircraft to maintain a constant altitude and a level attitude relative to the target surface and orientating the instrument perpendicular to the target surface. A measurement is conducted by the instrument while the instrument is orientated perpendicular to the target surface. The method also includes transmitting the measurement to a receiver.