公开(公告)号：US20150202772A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14581036

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jaewoo KIM

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/16 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G01S5/28 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A robot cleaning system includes a robot cleaner comprising a sensor for receiving a specific signal sound, a rechargeable battery, and a control unit; and a recharging base comprising an audio output device for outputting the specific signal sound. The control unit calculates a distance and a direction from the robot cleaner to the recharging base based on the signal sound received by the sensor, and controls the robot cleaner to move based on the calculated distance and direction, when a remaining amount of the battery is less than a preset value. The robot cleaner docks with the recharging base to recharge the battery of the robot cleaner.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁系统包括机器人清洁器，其包括用于接收特定信号声音的传感器，可充电电池和控制单元; 以及包括用于输出特定信号声音的音频输出装置的充电基座。 控制单元基于传感器接收到的信号，计算从机器人清洁器到再充电基座的距离和方向，并且当剩余量为电池时，基于计算出的距离和方向来控制机器人清洁器移动 小于预设值。 机器人清洁剂与充电基座对接，为机器人清洁器的电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US20150202771A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14598084

申请日：2015-01-15

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Haesoo LEE

IPC: B25J9/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/0003 ,  A47L7/0085 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  G08B21/0476 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robot cleaner and a method of performing a human care using the same. Specifically, the robot cleaner can include a main body with a cleaning module, a driving unit to move the main body, one or more cameras to generate image information on a management object, a communication unit to communicate with an external communication device and transmit the image information to the external communication device, and a control unit to recognize the management object and control the robot cleaner such that the management object is included in the image information while following a position change of the management object.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人清洁器和使用其进行人体护理的方法。 具体地，机器人清洁器可以包括具有清洁模块的主体，用于移动主体的驱动单元，一个或多个照相机以在管理对象上生成图像信息，通信单元，与外部通信设备通信并传送 图像信息到外部通信装置，以及控制单元，用于识别管理对象并控制机器人清洁器，使得管理对象被包括在图像信息中，同时跟随管理对象的位置改变。

公开(公告)号：US09084519B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13495689

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: Chi-Mou Chao

Inventor： Chi-Mou Chao

IPC: A47L1/02 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A47L1/02 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B62D57/024 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: A cleaner includes at least one cleaning component, a pump module, a driving module and a control system. The at least one cleaning component and the plate delimit at least one space. The pump module is connected to the at least one space to pump air out of the at least a space to form a negative air pressure in the at least one space so that the cleaner is sucked on the plate. The driving module is connected to the at least a cleaning component to drive the at least a cleaning component. The control system is coupled to the pump module and the driving module and controls the driving module to cause the at least one driven cleaning component to make a movement on the plate.

Abstract translation: 清洁器包括至少一个清洁部件，泵模块，驱动模块和控制系统。 至少一个清洁部件和板限定至少一个空间。 泵模块连接到至少一个空间以将空气抽出至少一个空间，以在至少一个空间中形成负空气压力，使得清洁器被吸入板上。 所述驱动模块连接到所述至少一个清洁部件以驱动所述至少一个清洁部件。 所述控制系统耦合到所述泵模块和所述驱动模块并且控制所述驱动模块以使所述至少一个从动清洁部件在所述板上进行移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150197012A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14586099

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Mark Schnittman ,  Thomas W. Bushman

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/1694 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46 ,  Y10S901/49

Abstract: An autonomous mobile robot includes a robot body, a drive system, a sensor system, and a controller. The drive system supports the robot body and maneuvers the robot over a floor surface. The sensor system includes an inertial measurement unit for measuring a pose of the robot and issues a sensor signal including data having information regarding a pose of the robot. The controller communicates with the drive and sensor systems and executes a behavior system. The behavior system receives the sensor signal from the sensor system and executes a behavior. The behavior system executes an anti-stasis behavior in response to sensor signals indicating that the robot is constrained to evaluate a state of constraint. In addition, the behavior system executes an anti-tilt behavior in response to sensor signals indicating that the robot is tilted with respect to a direction of gravity to evaluate a state of tilt.

Abstract translation: 自主移动机器人包括机器人主体，驱动系统，传感器系统和控制器。 驱动系统支持机器人主体，并将机器人操纵在地板表面上。 传感器系统包括用于测量机器人的姿态的惯性测量单元，并且发出包括具有关于机器人姿态的信息的数据的传感器信号。 控制器与驱动器和传感器系统通信，并执行行为系统。 行为系统从传感器系统接收传感器信号并执行一个行为。 响应于传感器信号，行为系统执行反停滞行为，指示机器人被约束以评估约束状态。 此外，行为系统响应于指示机器人相对于重力方向倾斜的传感器信号执行反倾斜行为以评估倾斜状态。

公开(公告)号：US20150168166A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14419044

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Jitsuo Sakamoto

IPC: G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G01C21/34 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to find a route on which a self-propelling electronic device preferentially runs a region which (i) is designated by a user and (ii) the self-propelling electronic device ran less frequently. A server device (80) includes: a preferential running region specifying section (812) which specifies a predetermined number of regions in a running region included in a predetermined space which predetermined number of regions a self-propelling electronic device (20) has most recently run a fewest number or fewer numbers of times, the running region being a region which the self-propelling electronic device (20) can run and which is determined by a user's operation; a route searching section (813) which searches for a running route on which the self-propelling electronic device (20) runs at least once all of the predetermined number of regions in the running region, the predetermined number of regions being specified by the preferential running region specifying section (812); and an instruction issuing section (814) which issues, to the self-propelling electronic device (20), a control instruction for causing the self-propelling electronic device (20) to run the predetermined space along the running route searched for by the route searching section (813).

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的在于找到自推进电子设备优先运行（i）由用户指定的区域和（ii）自推进电子设备运行频率较低的区域的路由。 服务器装置（80）包括：优先运行区域指定部（812），其指定包含在规定空间内的运行区域中的预定数量的区域，预定数量的区域，自推进电子装置（20）最近最近 运行次数少的次数，运行区域是自推进电子装置（20）能够运行并由用户的操作确定的区域; 路线搜索部（813），其搜索自行推进电子装置（20）在运行区域中至少运行所有预定数量的区域的运行路线，预定数量的区域由优先级指定 运行区域指定部（812）; 以及向所述自行推进电子装置（20）发出用于使所述自行推进电子装置（20）沿着所述路线搜索的行驶路线运行所述规定空间的控制指令的指示发布部（814） 搜索部分（813）。

公开(公告)号：US20150157182A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14529742

申请日：2014-10-31

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Dongki NOH ,  Seungmin BAEK

IPC: A47L11/40

CPC classification number: A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0248 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: Data within a designated distance from a main body of the mobile robot is accumulated and stored to form a local area map. A traveling direction or a rotating direction is set while avoiding an obstacle around the main body and a path may be readily set. Repetition of unnecessary operation is prevented and thus a traveling velocity based on rapid movement may be improved. Obstacles are readily avoided and cleaning efficiency may be improved.

Abstract translation: 来自移动机器人的主体的指定距离内的数据被累积并存储以形成局部区域图。 设置行进方向或旋转方向，同时避免围绕主体的障碍物，并且可以容易地设置路径。 防止不必要的操作的重复，从而可以提高基于快速移动的行驶速度。 容易避免障碍物，并且可以提高清洁效率。

公开(公告)号：US08973210B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13380347

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: Sung-Guen Kim ,  In-Bo Shim ,  Byung-Doo Yim ,  Ji-Hoon Sung ,  Bong-Ju Kim

Inventor： Sung-Guen Kim ,  In-Bo Shim ,  Byung-Doo Yim ,  Ji-Hoon Sung ,  Bong-Ju Kim

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  E01H1/08 ,  A47L9/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A47L9/009 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner. In an embodiment, the robot cleaner for avoiding obstacles and sucking foreign materials using a plurality of sensors and a suction motor is characterized in that a drive suppression unit for detecting obstacles having a corresponding height is integrated with a base for forming a lower portion of a main body in order to not climb obstacles of a constant height during a driving period of the robot cleaner. The present disclosure according to the embodiment improves drive stability of the robot cleaner by sensing a threshold in erroneous state of the sensor for sensing the threshold.

Abstract translation: 提供机器人清洁器。 在一个实施例中，用于避免障碍物并使用多个传感器和抽吸马达吸入异物的机器人清洁器的特征在于，用于检测具有相应高度的障碍物的驱动抑制单元与用于形成 主体，以便在机器人清洁器的行驶期间不爬上恒定高​​度的障碍物。 根据该实施例的本公开通过感测用于感测阈值的传感器的错误状态中的阈值来提高机器人清洁器的驱动稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US08961695B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US12930260

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Nikolai Romanov ,  Collin Eugene Johnson ,  James Philip Case ,  Dhiraj Goel ,  Steffen Gutmann ,  Michael Dooley

Inventor： Nikolai Romanov ,  Collin Eugene Johnson ,  James Philip Case ,  Dhiraj Goel ,  Steffen Gutmann ,  Michael Dooley

IPC: B08B7/04 ,  B08B5/04 ,  E01H1/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  G05B19/416 ,  A47L11/40 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B25J5/00 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4036 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4091 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J13/08 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A robotic cleaning system includes a main robot body and a plurality of cleaning assemblies for cleaning a surface. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and each of the cleaning assemblies is detachable from the main robot body and each of the cleaning assemblies has a unique cleaning function.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁器包括用于清洁表面的清洁组件和主机器人主体。 主要机器人机体容纳驱动系统以引起机器人清洁器和微控制器的移动，以控制机器人清洁器的移动。 清洁组件位于驱动系统的前面，并且清洁组件的宽度大于主机器人主体的宽度。 机器人清洁系统包括主机器人主体和用于清洁表面的多个清洁组件。 主要机器人机体容纳驱动系统以引起机器人清洁器和微控制器的移动，以控制机器人清洁器的移动。 清洁组件位于驱动系统的前面，并且每个清洁组件可从主机器人主体拆卸，并且每个清洁组件具有独特的清洁功能。

公开(公告)号：US08862271B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US14033922

申请日：2013-09-23

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Steven V. Shamlian ,  Samuel Duffley ,  Nikolai Romanov ,  Frederick D. Hook ,  Mario E. Munich ,  Dhiraj Goel

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G05B19/04 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: A proximity sensor includes first and second sensors disposed on a sensor body adjacent to one another. The first sensor is one of an emitter and a receiver. The second sensor is the other one of an emitter and a receiver. A third sensor is disposed adjacent the second sensor opposite the first sensor. The third sensor is an emitter if the first sensor is an emitter or a receiver if the first sensor is a receiver. Each sensor is positioned at an angle with respect to the other two sensors. Each sensor has a respective field of view. A first field of view intersects a second field of view defining a first volume that detects a floor surface within a first threshold distance. The second field of view intersects a third field of view defining a second volume that detects a floor surface within a second threshold distance.

Abstract translation: 接近传感器包括布置在彼此相邻的传感器主体上的第一和第二传感器。 第一个传感器是发射器和接收器之一。 第二个传感器是发射器和接收器中的另一个。 第三传感器被布置为与第二传感器相邻，与第一传感器相对。 如果第一传感器是发射器或第一传感器是接收器，则第三传感器是发射器。 每个传感器相对于其他两个传感器定位成一定角度。 每个传感器具有相应的视野。 第一视场与第二视场相交，第二视野限定了在第一阈值距离内检测楼层表面的第一容积。 第二视场与第三视野相交，第三视野限定了在第二阈值距离内检测楼面的第二体积。

公开(公告)号：US08854001B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13291633

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: David A. Cohen ,  Daniel Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

Inventor： David A. Cohen ,  Daniel Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  A47L9/28 ,  H02J7/04 ,  A47L9/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B25J9/1664 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  G01S1/16 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0026 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/045 ,  Y10S901/01

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 translation: 一种用于机器人装置中的能量管理的方法包括：提供与所述机器人装置配合的基站，确定存储在所述机器人装置的能量存储单元中的能量的量，以及至少部分地基于所述数量执行预定任务 的能量储存。 还公开了用于发射避免信号以防止机器人与基站之间的无意接触的系统，以及用于发射归巢信号的系统，以允许机器人设备与基站精确对接。