Systems and methods for walking pets
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1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to guide a target, said UAV comprising:
- one or more vision sensors configured to capture at least one image of the target;
one or more processors configured to, individually or collectively, recognize the target from the image of the target;
an attractor display mechanism configured to display, without human aid or intervention, an attractor to the target when the target is recognized; and
one or more propulsion units configured to permit flight of the UAV while the attractor is displayed to the target.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for guiding a target object with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in an environment. The UAV may be able to recognize and locate the target object. The UAV can be configured to communicate the actions and behavior of the target object to a user through a user device in communication with the UAV. The UAV can provide positive and negative stimuli to the target object to encourage an action or behavior. The UAV can be configured to recognize and manage waste generated by the target object.
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1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to guide a target, said UAV comprising:
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one or more vision sensors configured to capture at least one image of the target; one or more processors configured to, individually or collectively, recognize the target from the image of the target; an attractor display mechanism configured to display, without human aid or intervention, an attractor to the target when the target is recognized; and one or more propulsion units configured to permit flight of the UAV while the attractor is displayed to the target. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of guiding a target using a UAV, said method comprising:
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recognizing the target, with aid of one or more vision sensors on board the UAV; displaying, without human aid or invention, an attractor to the target when the target is recognized; and flying the UAV while the target is in motion and following the attractor. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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