Apparatus and method for improving traction for a mobile robot
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1. A method for improving traction for a mobile robot, having a body, the method comprising:
- mounting at least one wheel on the robot body for propelling the robot body when the wheel is being rotated; and
providing at least one brush for rubbing against the wheel so as to clean the wheel and a surface on which the robot moves when the wheel is being rotated.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for improving traction for mobile robots where traction is a concern. The mobile robot of the invention includes wheels and brushes. The wheels are mounted to the body of the robot. The brush is mounted to the body close to the wheels. When the wheels are rotating, the brush rubs against the wheel to get rid of debris on the tread of the wheel and cleans the wheel so that traction for the robot can be improved. An alternative way to improve traction by reducing slippage utilizes suction cups or wiper elements mounted on the wheel.
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1. A method for improving traction for a mobile robot, having a body, the method comprising:
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mounting at least one wheel on the robot body for propelling the robot body when the wheel is being rotated; and
providing at least one brush for rubbing against the wheel so as to clean the wheel and a surface on which the robot moves when the wheel is being rotated. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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2. A mobile robot, comprising:
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a robot body;
at least one wheel mounted on the robot body for propelling the robot body when the wheel is being rotated; and
at least one brush for rubbing against the wheel so as to clean the wheel and a surface on which the robot moves when the wheel is being rotated. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile robot, comprising:
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a robot body; and
at least one wheel mounted on the robot body for propelling the robot body when the wheel is being rotated, wherein the wheel includes wipers configured to clean a surface on which the robot body is propelled, and wherein the wipers are arranged substantially perpendicular to the circumference of the wheel.
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16. A mobile robot, comprising:
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a robot body; and
at least one wheel mounted on the robot body for propelling the robot body when the wheel is being rotated, wherein the wheel includes wipers configured to clean a surface on which the robot body is propelled, and wherein the wipers are disposed in channels which are perpendicular to the rotation of the wheel and are open at the sides of the wheel.
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