公开(公告)号：US07444206B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US11487850

申请日：2006-07-17

Applicant: Shai Abramson ,  Shalom Levin ,  Ran Zaslavsky

Inventor： Shai Abramson ,  Shalom Levin ,  Ran Zaslavsky

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A47L5/34 ,  A46B13/001 ,  A47L5/22 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0444 ,  A47L9/0477 ,  A47L9/0483 ,  A47L9/0494 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  F04D29/281 ,  F04D29/30 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0244 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: An autonomous robot, that is for example, suitable for operations such as vacuuming and surface cleaning includes a payload configured for vacuum cleaning, a drive system including a steering system, a navigation system, and a control system for integrating operations of the aforementioned systems.

Abstract translation: 例如，适用于诸如抽真空和表面清洁等操作的自主机器人包括构造用于真空清洁的有效载荷，包括转向系统的驱动系统，导航系统和用于整合上述系统的操作的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080174268A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US12005225

申请日：2007-12-26

Applicant: Keun Mo Koo ,  Kyung Chul Shin

Inventor： Keun Mo Koo ,  Kyung Chul Shin

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B25J19/00

CPC classification number: B25J19/005 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  H02J7/0045

Abstract: Disclosed are an automatic charging apparatus of an autonomous mobile robot and an automatic charging method using the same in that a moving robot can automatically detect infrared signals emitted from a charging station and can automatically induce charging station so as to automatically charge a battery of the robot, whereby improving convenience thereof. The automatic charging apparatus of the autonomous mobile robot, comprises a charging station having connecting terminals for charging the battery and an infrared signal generator for emitting infrared signals on a position information thereof; and a moving robot having an infrared receiving apparatus for receiving the infrared signals from the infrared signal generator in a cast that a remnant capacity of the battery is insufficient or a charging order is inputted, a microcomputer for controlling a traveling of the moving robot by using a detected position information of the charging station through the infrared signals received from the infrared receiving apparatus, and charging terminals for charging the battery with electricity through the contact with the connecting terminal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种自动移动机器人的自动充电装置和使用该自动移动机器人的自动充电方法，其中移动机器人可以自动检测从充电站发出的红外信号，并且可以自动诱导充电站，以便自动对机器人的电池充电 ，从而提高其便利性。 自动移动机器人的自动充电装置包括具有用于对电池充电的连接端子的充电站和用于对其位置信息发射红外信号的红外信号发生器; 以及具有红外线接收装置的移动机器人，其特征在于，在所述红外线信号发生器中接收来自所述红外信号发生器的红外线信号，所述红外线信号是电池剩余容量不足或者输入充电次序的微型计算机， 通过从红外接收装置接收到的红外线信号来检测充电站的位置信息，以及通过与连接端子的接触对电池充电的充电端子。

公开(公告)号：US20080173247A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11625977

申请日：2007-01-23

Applicant: Christopher E. MAININI

Inventor： Christopher E. MAININI

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A01K1/01 ,  A01K1/0128 ,  E01H1/006 ,  E01H1/008 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the detection, treatment or collection of a quantity of solid animal excrement from a surface, particularly a grassy surface. The method includes the steps of autonomously or semi-autonomously detecting the presence of the excrement on the surface, moving a collection/treatment device into position over the detected excrement, and, thereupon, subjecting the detected excrement to one or more of deodorization, disinfection, enhancement of deterioration, dispersal and/or collection of the detected excrement. The apparatus of the present invention operates without the immediate or continued intervention of a human. Preferably, the device us robotic in nature, is readily portable, and preferably includes a rechargeable power source.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从表面，特别是草地表面检测，处理或收集一定数量的固体动物粪便的方法和装置。 该方法包括以下步骤：自动或半自主地检测表面上的排泄物的存在，将收集/处理装置移动到检测到的排泄物上的位置，然后将检测到的排泄物进行除臭，消毒的一种或多种 ，增强检测到的排泄物的变质，分散和/或收集。 本发明的装置在没有人的即时或持续干预的情况下运行。 优选地，本发明的设备本身是机器人，容易携带，并且优选地包括可再充电电源。

公开(公告)号：US07388343B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US11777085

申请日：2007-07-12

Applicant: Joseph L. Jones ,  Philip R. Mass

Inventor： Joseph L. Jones ,  Philip R. Mass

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B25J11/0085 ,  A47L11/00 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A control system for a mobile robot (10) is provided to effectively cover a given area by operating in a plurality of modes, including an obstacle following mode (51) and a random bounce mode (49). In other embodiments, spot coverage, such as spiraling (45), or other modes are also used to increase effectiveness. In addition, a behavior based architecture is used to implement the control system, and various escape behaviors are used to ensure full coverage.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于移动机器人（10）的控制系统，以通过以包括障碍物跟随模式（51）和随机反弹模式（49）的多种模式操作来有效地覆盖给定区域。 在其他实施例中，也可以使用诸如螺旋（45）或其他模式的点覆盖来提高效率。 另外，基于行为的体系结构被用于实现控制系统，并且使用各种逃逸行为来确保全面覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US20080119961A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11898779

申请日：2007-09-14

Applicant: Hyeon Myeong ,  Seok-won Bang ,  Dong-geon Kong ,  Su-jinn Lee

Inventor： Hyeon Myeong ,  Seok-won Bang ,  Dong-geon Kong ,  Su-jinn Lee

IPC: G05B15/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, apparatus, and medium for estimating a pose of a moving robot using a particle filter. A method for estimating a pose of a moving robot using a particle filter according to an embodiment of the invention includes a detecting a change in pose of the mobile robot and calculating a pose of the current particle by applying the detected change in pose to the previous particle, predicting the probability of the pose of the current particle and obtaining a weight of the current particle on the basis of range data obtained by a sensor and map information, resampling the current particle on the basis of the weight, and adjusting the weight in consideration of an error of the sensor

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于估计使用粒子滤波器的移动机器人姿态的方法，装置和介质。 根据本发明的实施例的用于估计使用粒子滤波器的移动机器人的姿势的方法包括：通过将检测到的姿势变化应用于前一个的姿势，来检测移动机器人的姿势变化并计算当前粒子的姿态 粒子，根据由传感器获得的范围数据和地图信息，预测当前粒子的姿态的概率并获得当前粒子的权重，基于权重对当前粒子进行重采样，并且调整权重 考虑传感器的误差。

公开(公告)号：US07359766B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US10837666

申请日：2004-05-04

Applicant: Hyeong-Shin Jeon ,  Hyoung-Bin Im

Inventor： Hyeong-Shin Jeon ,  Hyoung-Bin Im

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0255 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A robot cleaner comprises a suction unit installed within a cleaner body, for sucking dirt on a floor; a driving unit for moving the cleaner body; a wheel installed at a bottom of the cleaner body to be contacted with the floor, and rotated by movement of the cleaner body; a detecting unit for detecting whether the wheel is rotated; and a control unit for controlling the driving unit in response to signal from the detecting unit. Accordingly, the robot cleaner can smoothly and continuously carry out a cleaning operation, even when the robot cleaner is abnormally stopped due to an obstacle which is not previously recognized in traveling.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁器包括安装在吸尘器主体内的抽吸单元，用于吸附地板上的污物; 用于移动吸尘器主体的驱动单元; 安装在吸尘器主体的底部以与地板接触并通过吸尘器主体的运动旋转的轮; 用于检测车轮是否旋转的检测单元; 以及控制单元，用于响应于来自检测单元的信号来控制驱动单元。 因此，即使当机器人清洁器由于行驶中以前未被识别的障碍物而异常停止时，机器人清洁器也能够平稳且连续地执行清洁操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080065266A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11852543

申请日：2007-09-10

Applicant: Sang Yun Kim

Inventor： Sang Yun Kim

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A mobile robot includes a first receiver that receives a header signal transmitted via a first communication method, and a second receiver that receives data signals transmitted via a second communication method different than the first communication method. The header signal indicates that the data signals will be transmitted, and each data signal corresponds to a specific area of communication coverage.

Abstract translation: 移动机器人包括接收经由第一通信方法发送的报头信号的第一接收机和接收经由与第一通信方式不同的第二通信方法发送的数据信号的第二接收机。 标题信号表示数据信号将被发送，每个数据信号对应于通信覆盖的特定区域。

公开(公告)号：US07324870B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US10878055

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Dong Seok Lee

Inventor： Dong Seok Lee

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0242 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A cleaning robot and a control method thereof in which a cleaning path desired by the user is recognizable by the cleaning robot, thereby being capable of cleaning a cleaning area desired by the user in a pattern desired by the user. The cleaning robot includes a running unit to run the cleaning robot, a storage unit for storing a running path, along which the cleaning robot has learned, and a control unit to recognize the learned running path of the cleaning robot when a path learning operation is required, to store the recognized learned running path in the storage unit, and to drive the running unit. When a cleaning operation of the cleaning robot along the stored learned running path is required, the control unit controls the running unit to cause the cleaning robot to perform the required cleaning operation while running along the stored learned running path. The user can directly input, to the cleaning robot, a cleaning path desired by the user, in order to cause the cleaning robot to perform a cleaning operation while running along the learned running path. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately inform the cleaning robot of various areas associated with the cleaning operation, for example, an area to be repeatedly cleaned at several times, or an area to be prevented from being cleaned.

Abstract translation: 一种清洁机器人及其控制方法，其中由清洁机器人识别使用者期望的清洁路径，从而能够以用户期望的图案清洁用户期望的清洁区域。 清洁机器人包括用于运行清洁机器人的运行单元，用于存储清洁机器人已经学习的行进路径的存储单元，以及当路径学习操作是（1）时识别清洁机器人的学习运行路径的控制单元 所需的，将识别的学习运行路径存储在存储单元中，并驱动运行单元。 当需要沿着所存储的学习运行路径的清洁机器人的清洁操作时，控制单元控制运行单元，使得清洁机器人在沿着所存储的学习运行路径运行的同时执行所需的清洁操作。 用户可以直接向清洁机器人输入用户期望的清洁路径，以便使清洁机器人在沿着学习的行进路径行进的同时进行清洁操作。 因此，能够将与清扫动作相关的各个区域，例如要多次重复清洗的区域，或防止清洗的区域精确地通知清洗机器人。

公开(公告)号：US20070282484A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11711635

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Seung-Nyung Chung ,  Hyun-jeong Lee ,  Hyun-jin Kim ,  Hyeon Myeong

Inventor： Seung-Nyung Chung ,  Hyun-jeong Lee ,  Hyun-jin Kim ,  Hyeon Myeong

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B25J19/023 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A method of classifying and collecting feature information of an area according to a robot's moving path, a robot controlled by area features, and a method and apparatus for composing a user interface using the area features are disclosed. The robot includes a plurality of sensor modules to collect feature information of a predetermined area along a moving path of the robot, and an analyzer to analyze the collected feature information of the predetermined area according to a predetermined reference range and to classify the collected feature information into a plurality of groups.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种根据机器人的移动路径对区域的特征信息进行分类和收集的方法，由区域特征来控制的机器人，以及使用该区域特征构成用户界面的方法和装置。 机器人包括多个传感器模块，用于收集沿着机器人的移动路径的预定区域的特征信息;以及分析器，用于根据预定的参考范围分析所收集的预定区域的特征信息，并将所收集的特征信息进行分类 分成多个组。

公开(公告)号：US20070260371A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11810418

申请日：2007-06-05

Applicant: David Young

Inventor： David Young

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A method for clearing lines on a playing surface is provided. The method includes automatic direction of a cleaning device along the lines to clean the lines. The method also preferably includes calibrating the means of measuring the distances moved by the cleaning device along the surface. Associated software is provided as well.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在播放表面上清除线条的方法。 该方法包括沿着线的清洁装置的自动方向以清洁线。 该方法还优选地包括校准测量由清洁装置沿表面移动的距离的装置。 还提供了相关的软件。