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Autonomous robot auto-docking and energy management systems and methods

DC CAFC
  • US 9,550,294 B2
  • Filed: 11/20/2015
  • Issued: 01/24/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An autonomous cleaning robot, comprising:

  • an undercarriage;

    a motive system configured to propel the undercarriage across a ground surface;

    an energy storage unit supported by the undercarriage and configured to be charged while the robot is positioned at a base charging station; and

    a navigational control system configured to autonomously;

    control the motive system to direct the robot about a room, while mapping the room with respect to objects as points of reference;

    return the robot to the base charging station before completing a cleaning task in the room, in response to detecting a need to recharge the energy storage unit;

    dock the robot to the base charging station upon return;

    recharge the energy storage unit with the robot docked; and

    then tocontrol the motive system to direct the robot to continue to clean the room.

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