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Area coverage with an autonomous robot

  • US 6,885,912 B2
  • Filed: 05/27/2003
  • Issued: 04/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for operating a robot comprising:

  • moving the robot over a surface initially in accordance with a first scanning mode;

    detecting an obstacle;

    moving the robot so as to follow the obstacle in accordance with a second scanning mode; and

    , returning to the first scanning mode when the robot is beyond the obstacle.

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