Method for operating a robot
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1. A utility robot capable of operating in at least one autonomous mode and at least one manual mode, said utility robot comprising;
- a main body configured for receiving a signal from a control device;
a recognition system for recognizing said signal; and
a controller in communication with said recognition system, for changing an operative mode of said utility robot, in accordance with the recognized signal.
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Abstract
There is disclosed a utility robot for operating in multiple modes, in particular, at least one autonomous mode and at least one manual mode. The robot is configured with a recognition system for recognizing a signal indicating the particular mode in which to operate, and adjusts its control system accordingly. Methods for operation of this utility, performing various tasks, such as lawn mowing, vacuuming, floor cleaning and snow removing are also disclosed.
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1. A utility robot capable of operating in at least one autonomous mode and at least one manual mode, said utility robot comprising;
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a main body configured for receiving a signal from a control device;
a recognition system for recognizing said signal; and
a controller in communication with said recognition system, for changing an operative mode of said utility robot, in accordance with the recognized signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 20)
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8. A method for operating a utility robot, capable of operating in at least one autonomous mode and at least one manual mode, for performing at least one task in at least one area, said at least one area having boundaries and an interior, comprising;
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sending a first signal, to a recognition system in said utility robot, for performing said task in said at least one area in a first mode;
andsending a second signal, to said recognition system, for performing said task in a second mode in said at least one area . - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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