AUTONOMOUS ROBOT AUTO-DOCKING AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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Abstract
A method for energy management 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.
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50 Claims
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31. An autonomous cleaning robot comprising:
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an undercarriage; a wheel extending from the undercarriage to support at least a portion of the cleaning robot above a ground surface in a room; an energy storage unit configured to be charged while the cleaning robot is positioned at a base station; and a navigational control system configured to direct the cleaning robot about the room and to monitor an amount of the room remaining to be cleaned, wherein the cleaning robot is configured to control charging the energy storage unit while positioned at the base station as a function of the amount of the room remaining to be cleaned. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. An autonomous cleaning robot comprising:
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an undercarriage; a motive system configured to propel the undercarriage through a room; an energy storage unit supported by the undercarriage and configured to be charged while the cleaning robot is positioned at a base station; and a navigational control system configured to; control the motive system to direct the cleaning robot about the room; return the cleaning robot to the base station before completing a cleaning task in the room in response to detecting a need to charge the energy storage unit; dock the cleaning robot to the base station upon return; control charging the energy storage unit with the cleaning robot docked; and
thencontrol the motive system to direct the cleaning robot to continue to clean the room. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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49. A method comprising:
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directing a cleaning robot about a room and to monitor an amount of the room remaining to be cleaned; and controlling charging an energy storage unit of the cleaning robot as a function of the amount of the room remaining to be cleaned. - View Dependent Claims (50)
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