SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WALKING PETS
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1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to guide a target, said UAV comprising:
- one or more vision sensors configured to capture an image of the target wearing an object;
one or more processors configured to, individually or collectively, recognize the target from the image of the target wearing the object;
an attachment mechanism configured to automatically attach, without human aid, to the object of the target when the target is recognized; and
one or more propulsion units configured to permit flight of the UAV while the target is attached to the UAV via the attachment mechanism.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for guiding a target object with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in an environment. The UAV may be able to recognize and locate the target object. The UAV can be configured to communicate the actions and behavior of the target object to a user through a user device in communication with the UAV. The UAV can provide positive and negative stimuli to the target object to encourage an action or behavior. The UAV can be configured to recognize and manage waste generated by the target object.
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1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to guide a target, said UAV comprising:
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one or more vision sensors configured to capture an image of the target wearing an object; one or more processors configured to, individually or collectively, recognize the target from the image of the target wearing the object; an attachment mechanism configured to automatically attach, without human aid, to the object of the target when the target is recognized; and one or more propulsion units configured to permit flight of the UAV while the target is attached to the UAV via the attachment mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A UAV configured to guide a target, said UAV comprising:
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one or more vision sensors configured to capture an image of the target and waste generated by the target; one or more processors configured to, individually or collectively, (1) recognize the target from the image of the target, and (2) recognize the waste generated by the target from the image of the waste generated by the target; and one or more propulsion units configured to permit flight of the UAV while guiding the target object. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method of guiding a target object using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), said method comprising:
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recognizing the target wearing an object, with aid of one or more vision sensors on board the UAV; automatically attaching, without human aid, the UAV to the object of the target using an attachment mechanism when the target is recognized; and flying the UAV while the target is attached to the UAV via the attachment mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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29. A method of removing waste of a target object, said method comprising:
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recognizing the waste generated by the target, with aid of the one or more vision sensors on board a UAV; and removing the recognized waste using a mechanical arm that extends from the UAV. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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