公开(公告)号：US20140289991A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14291682

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Gregg W. Landy ,  David A. Cohen ,  Daniel N. Ozick ,  Mark J. Chiappetta ,  Joseph L. Jones

IPC: A47L11/40

CPC classification number: A47L11/4011 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D3/12 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: An autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a chassis, a drive system disposed on the chassis and operable to enable movement of the cleaning apparatus, and a controller in communication with the drive system. The controller includes a processor operable to control the drive system to steer movement of the cleaning apparatus. The autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head system disposed on the chassis and a sensor system in communication with the controller. The sensor system includes a debris sensor for generating a debris signal, a bump sensor for generating a bump signal, and an obstacle following sensor disposed on a side of the autonomous cleaning apparatus for generating an obstacle signal. The processor executes a prioritized arbitration scheme to identify and implement one or more dominant behavioral modes based upon at least one signal received from the sensor system.

Abstract translation: 一种自主清洁设备包括底盘，设置在底盘上并可操作以使得能够移动清洁设备的驱动系统，以及与驱动系统通信的控制器。 控制器包括可操作以控制驱动系统以引导清洁设备的运动的处理器。 自动清洁装置包括设置在底盘上的清洁头系统和与控制器通信的传感器系统。 传感器系统包括用于产生碎片信号的碎片传感器，用于产生凸起信号的凸块传感器，以及设置在自动清洁装置的一侧的障碍物跟随传感器，用于产生障碍物信号。 处理器执行优先级仲裁方案，以基于从传感器系统接收的至少一个信号来识别和实现一个或多个显性行为模式。

公开(公告)号：US08781626B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13781314

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Gregg W. Landry ,  David A. Cohen ,  Daniel N. Ozick ,  Mark J. Chiappetta ,  Joseph L. Jones

IPC: B25J9/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A47L11/4011 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D3/12 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: An autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a chassis, a drive system disposed on the chassis and operable to enable movement of the cleaning apparatus, and a controller in communication with the drive system. The controller includes a processor operable to control the drive system to steer movement of the cleaning apparatus. The autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head system disposed on the chassis and a sensor system in communication with the controller. The sensor system includes a debris sensor for generating a debris signal, a bump sensor for generating a bump signal, and an obstacle following sensor disposed on a side of the autonomous cleaning apparatus for generating an obstacle signal. The processor executes a prioritized arbitration scheme to identify and implement one or more dominant behavioral modes based upon at least one signal received from the sensor system.

Abstract translation: 一种自主清洁设备包括底盘，设置在底盘上并可操作以使得能够移动清洁设备的驱动系统，以及与驱动系统通信的控制器。 控制器包括可操作以控制驱动系统以引导清洁设备的运动的处理器。 自动清洁装置包括设置在底盘上的清洁头系统和与控制器通信的传感器系统。 传感器系统包括用于产生碎片信号的碎片传感器，用于产生凸起信号的凸块传感器，以及设置在自动清洁装置的一侧的障碍物跟随传感器，用于产生障碍物信号。 处理器执行优先级仲裁方案，以基于从传感器系统接收的至少一个信号来识别和实现一个或多个显性行为模式。

公开(公告)号：US08718821B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13966655

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Mark J. Chiappetta ,  Joseph L. Jones

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0231 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/09

Abstract: A navigational control system for altering movement activity of a robotic device operating in a defined working area, comprising a transmitting subsystem integrated in combination with the robotic device, the transmitting subsystem comprising a mechanical sweeping transmitter laser integrated in combination with a high point of a housing infrastructure of the robotic device so that none of the structural features of the robotic device interfere with sweeping of the transmitting element of the mechanical sweeping transmitter laser.

Abstract translation: 一种用于改变在限定的工作区域中操作的机器人装置的运动活动的导航控制系统，包括与所述机器人装置组合的发射子系统，所述发射子系统包括与壳体的高点组合的机械扫射发射器激光器 机器人设备的基础设施，使得机器人设备的结构特征都不会干扰机械扫描发射器激光器的发射元件的扫掠。