AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE WITH IMPROVED SIMULTANEOUS LOCALIZATION AND MAPPING FUNCTION

    公开(公告)号:US20170108867A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-20

    申请号:US15268752

    申请日:2016-09-19

    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle comprises an environment sensing means for sensing an environment of the autonomous vehicle, and a computing unit configured to perform a mapping function and a localization function. The mapping function is based upon signals supplied from the environment sensing means to build a map. The localization function localizes the autonomous vehicle within the map and generates localization information. The autonomous vehicle further comprises boundary distance sensing means configured to generate a distance signal correlated to a distance between the autonomous vehicle and boundary indication means. The computing unit is configured to receive the distance signal and to perform the mapping function or the localization function based upon a signal from the environment sensing means and the distance signal from the boundary distance sensing means. The system also comprises a boundary wire indicating a border of an area in which autonomous driving of the vehicle can be performed.

    Autonomous Mobile Robot
    42.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170094897A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-06

    申请号:US15379796

    申请日:2016-12-15

    Abstract: A robot lawnmower includes a robot body, a drive system, a localizing system, a teach monitor, and a controller in communication with one another. The drive system is configured to maneuver the robot lawnmower over a lawn. The teach monitor determines whether the robot lawnmower is in a teachable state. The controller includes a data processing device and non-transitory memory in communication with the data processing device. The data processing device executes a teach routine when the controller is in a teach mode for tracing a confinement perimeter around the lawn as a human operator pilots the robot lawn mower, when the robot lawnmower is in the teachable state, the teach routine stores global positions determined by the localizing system in the non-transitory memory, and when the robot lawnmower is in the unteachable state, the teach routine issues an indication of the unteachable state.

    Navigation for a robotic working tool
    44.
    发明授权
    Navigation for a robotic working tool 有权
    导航机器人工作工具

    公开(公告)号:US09573275B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-21

    申请号:US15035627

    申请日:2013-11-12

    Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

    Abstract: A robotic work tool system (200), comprising a robotic work tool (100), said robotic work tool (100) comprising a controller (110) being configured to cause said robotic work tool (100) to operate in a first operating mode, which first operating mode is based on a current position, said current position being determined based on signals received from a position determining device (190), such as Global Navigation Satellite System device (190); determine that said received signals are not reliable, and in response thereto cause said robotic work tool (100) to operate according to second operating mode, which second operating mode is not based on a current position being determined based on said received signals.

    Abstract translation: 一种机器人作业工具系统(200),包括机器人作业工具(100),所述机器人作业工具(100)包括控制器(110),其被配置为使所述机器人工作工具(100)在第一操作模式下操作, 所述第一操作模式基于当前位置,所述当前位置是基于从诸如全球导航卫星系统设备(190)的位置确定设备(190)接收的信号确定的; 确定所述接收到的信号不可靠,并且响应于此使得所述机器人工作工具(100)根据第二操作模式操作,哪个第二操作模式不基于基于所述接收信号确定的当前位置。

    Modular Robot
    45.
    发明申请
    Modular Robot 审中-公开
    模块化机器人

    公开(公告)号:US20170038772A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-09

    申请号:US14937633

    申请日:2015-11-10

    Applicant: Gnetic Inc.

    Abstract: A modular robot is a robot that is capable of performing a variety of functions and tasks. The robot includes a main body that is driven via a drive system while a steering system controls the direction of movement. An interchangeable attachment may be attached and removed from the main body and includes various components that allow the robot to perform various functions. Electrical power is provided to the robot via a primary power supply and a secondary power supply. An electronic control system allows for autonomous operation of the robot. User commands may be wirelessly received by the electronic control system. The robot is capable of autonomously replacing the primary power supply upon depletion and additionally may be docked to a docking station for charging. The interchangeable attachment may be docked to a docking station as well.

    Abstract translation: 模块化机器人是能够执行各种功能和任务的机器人。 机器人包括通过驱动系统驱动的主体,而转向系统控制运动方向。 可互换的附件可以从主体附接和移除并且包括允许机器人执行各种功能的各种部件。 电源通过主电源和次电源提供给机器人。 电子控制系统允许机器人的自主操作。 用户命令可以由电子控制系统无线地接收。 机器人能够在耗尽时自主地更换主电源,并且还可以对接到对接站进行充电。 可互换附件也可以对接到对接站。

    CONTROLLING ROBOTIC LAWNMOWERS
    46.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLING ROBOTIC LAWNMOWERS 审中-公开
    控制机器人

    公开(公告)号:US20170020064A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-26

    申请号:US14808613

    申请日:2015-07-24

    CPC classification number: A01D34/008 A01G25/09 G05D2201/0208 Y10S901/01

    Abstract: A method of mowing with an autonomous robot lawnmower includes traversing a mowable area with the autonomous robot lawnmower carrying a cutter and a vegetation characteristic sensor. The vegetation characteristic sensor is configured to generate sensor data in response to detecting a vegetation characteristic of the mowable area. The vegetation characteristic is selected from the group consisting of a moisture content, a grass height, and a color. The method includes storing position-referenced data representing the vegetation characteristic detected across the mowable area. The position-referenced data is based at least in part on the sensor data and position data. The method includes sending data to a remote device to cause the remote device to display a map including information based on the position-referenced data.

    Abstract translation: 一种用自动机器人割草机割草的方法包括:用自动机器人割草机穿过切割机和植被特征传感器的可移动区域。 植被特征传感器被配置为响应于检测到可植被区域的植被特征而产生传感器数据。 植被特征选自水分含量,草地高度和颜色。 该方法包括存储表示在可割开区域上检测到的植被特征的位置参考数据。 位置参考数据至少部分地基于传感器数据和位置数据。 该方法包括向远程设备发送数据以使远程设备基于位置参考数据显示包括信息的地图。

    Robotic mowing of separated lawn areas
    47.
    发明授权
    Robotic mowing of separated lawn areas 有权
    分离草坪区域的机器人割草

    公开(公告)号:US09538702B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-10

    申请号:US14579080

    申请日:2014-12-22

    Abstract: A method of mowing multiple areas includes training the robotic mower to move across a space separating at least two areas, and initiating a mowing operation. Training the robotic mower to move across the space separating the areas includes moving the robotic mower to a traversal launch point of a first of the areas, storing data indicative of location of the traversal launch point, moving the robotic mower to a traversal landing point of a second of the areas, and storing data indicative of location of the traversal landing point. The mowing operation causes the robotic mower to autonomously and in sequence mow the first of the areas, move to the traversal launch point, move from the traversal launch point across the space to the traversal landing point, and then mow the second of the areas.

    Abstract translation: 修剪多个区域的方法包括训练机器人割草机移动跨越至少两个区域的空间,并开始割草操作。 训练机器人割草机跨越划分区域的空间,包括将机器人割草机移动到第一个区域的遍历发射点,存储指示遍历发射点的位置的数据,将机器人割草机移动到 并且存储指示遍历着陆点的位置的数据。 割草操作使机器人割草机自动地依次修剪第一个区域,移动到遍历发射点,从遍历发射点跨越空间移动到遍历着陆点,然后修剪第二个区域。

    AUTONOMOUS MOWER
    49.
    发明申请
    AUTONOMOUS MOWER 审中-公开
    自动电源

    公开(公告)号:US20160338262A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:US15112934

    申请日:2015-01-21

    Abstract: The invention provides an autonomous mower, the autonomous mower including a housing; a mowing module, a traveling module, an information collection device, an energy module, a control module and the control module includes an identification unit, and an alarm module. The autonomous mower has a security patrol working mode in which the identification unit analyzes and judges whether an abnormal object exists in the working area according to the information collected by the information collection device; if the abnormal object exists, the control module controls the alarm module to send an alarm signal to the outside. Therefore, the autonomous mower can achieve a security patrol function in addition to having a function of trimming the lawn. The autonomous mower has multiple uses, so as to save the cost.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种自主割草机,该自动割草机包括壳体; 割草模块,旅行模块,信息收集装置,能量模块,控制模块和控制模块包括识别单元和报警模块。 自动割草机具有安全巡检工作模式,其中识别单元根据由信息收集装置收集的信息来分析和判断工作区域中是否存在异常物体; 如果异常对象存在,则控制模块控制报警模块向外部发送报警信号。 因此,除了具有修剪草坪的功能之外,自动割草机还可以实现安全巡视功能。 自主割草机具有多种用途,以节省成本。

    INTELLIGENT GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTEGRATING ROBOTIC ROVER
    50.
    发明申请
    INTELLIGENT GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTEGRATING ROBOTIC ROVER 有权
    智能地面管理系统整合机动车

    公开(公告)号:US20160195876A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US14912216

    申请日:2014-08-14

    Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

    Abstract: A system may include sensor equipment, task performance equipment, a yard maintenance manager and a robot. The sensor equipment may include one or more sensors disposed on a parcel of land. The task performance equipment may be configured to perform a task on the parcel. The task may be associated with generating a result that is enabled to be monitored via the sensor equipment. The yard maintenance manager may be configured to interface with the sensor equipment and the task performance equipment to compare measured conditions with desirable conditions to direct operation of the task performance equipment. The robot may be configured to work the parcel and perform as one of the one or more sensors, acting as a device of the task performance equipment, or interacting with the sensor equipment or the task performance equipment.

    Abstract translation: 系统可以包括传感器设备,任务执行设备,码头维护管理器和机器人。 传感器设备可以包括设置在一块土地上的一个或多个传感器。 任务执行设备可以被配置为在包裹上执行任务。 该任务可以与生成能够经由传感器设备监视的结果相关联。 码头维护管理器可以被配置为与传感器设备和任务执行设备接口,以将测量条件与期望的条件进行比较,以指导任务执行设备的操作。 机器人可以被配置为对包裹进行工作,并且作为一个或多个传感器之一执行,作为任务执行设备的装置,或者与传感器设备或任务执行设备进行交互。

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