Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
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1. An apparatus for autonomous operation over an area comprising:
- a drive system; and
at least one sensor in communication with the drive system, the at least one sensor configured for detecting at least a first signal and an adjacent second signal for controlling the drive system and confining the apparatus to operate in a location within the area.
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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.
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1. An apparatus for autonomous operation over an area comprising:
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a drive system; and at least one sensor in communication with the drive system, the at least one sensor configured for detecting at least a first signal and an adjacent second signal for controlling the drive system and confining the apparatus to operate in a location within the area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for confining an apparatus for autonomous operation over an area to a bounded portion of the area, the system comprising:
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an apparatus for autonomous operation comprising; a drive system; and at least one sensor in communication with the drive system, the at least one sensor configured for detecting at least a first signal and a second signal for confining the apparatus to operate in the bounded portion of the area; and
,a transmitter for transmitting said first and second signals adjacent to each other to define a boundary for the bounded portion of the area. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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