Service robot and method of operating same
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1. A method of performing a robotic service, the method comprising:
- navigating a service robot through an environment according to a servicing route to perform a service, using automatic self-control by the robot;
sensing at least one object in the environment while navigating according to the servicing route;
collecting data regarding the at least one object in the environment along the service route;
storing a location of at least one of the at least one object and the service robot determined using the data; and
based on the data, tailoring the servicing route to enable the service robot to optimally service a plurality of environments.
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Abstract
In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a service robot, such as a robotic cleaner, can be configured to more effectively service an environment. The service robot can include one or more sensors that sense its location, the location of objects, or both, and can also include noise reduction elements. The service robot can determine that it is under a “furnishing” and implement a different servicing pattern.
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1. A method of performing a robotic service, the method comprising:
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navigating a service robot through an environment according to a servicing route to perform a service, using automatic self-control by the robot; sensing at least one object in the environment while navigating according to the servicing route; collecting data regarding the at least one object in the environment along the service route; storing a location of at least one of the at least one object and the service robot determined using the data; and based on the data, tailoring the servicing route to enable the service robot to optimally service a plurality of environments. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of performing a robotic service, the method comprising:
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navigating a service robot through an environment according to a servicing route to perform a service, using automatic self-control by the robot; sensing at least one object in the environment while navigating according to the servicing route; collecting data regarding the at least one object in the environment along the service route; storing a location of at least one of the at least one object and the service robot determined using the data; and based on the data indicating that a first navigation route conflicts with the at least one object, tailoring the servicing route from the first navigation pattern to a second navigation pattern that avoids contact with the at least one object. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A service robot system comprising:
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a service robot platform; a navigation controller and a drive mechanism, the navigation controller configured to navigate the service robot platform through an environment according to a servicing route to perform a service; a data collection apparatus configured to collect data regarding at least one object in the environment along the servicing route; data storage media configured to store location information of at least one of the at least one object and the service robot platform determined using the data; a processor system configured to tailor the servicing route, based on the data, to enable the service robot platform to optimally service the environment. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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