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Autonomous Robot Charging Stations and Methods

  • US 20110295420A1
  • Filed: 05/28/2010
  • Published: 12/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of charging a robotic device using a charging station, the method comprising:

  • signaling a controller of the charging station to actuate a moveable barrier of the charging station from a closed configuration to an open configuration, the charging station being recessed into a wall, ceiling and/or floor; and

    actuating the moveable barrier from the closed configuration to the open configuration thereby exposing an electrical contact of the charging station configured to engage a charging contact of the robotic device for a charging operation.

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