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Autonomous modular robot

A technology of autonomous modules and robots, applied in the direction of instruments, cutters, manipulators, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty in performing various tasks and high cost

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-03-27
威尔伯特有限公司
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Therefore, performing multiple tasks can be difficult and / or expensive by requiring a dedicated autonomous robot for each task the user wishes to complete

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[0013] In some embodiments, the autonomous modular robot includes an accessory retention system that allows the robot to simultaneously hold two or more replaceable accessories for performing tasks. Each replaceable attachment can be configured to perform a unique task, such as steam cleaning, vacuuming, mowing, sanding, polishing, driveway and / or street cleaning (eg, sweeping), package collection and / or moving, and the like. In some embodiments, these replaceable accessories can be maintained so that they can be sequentially placed along the path of travel of the robot. For example, a first replaceable accessory can be held directly in front of a second replaceable accessory such that the two replaceable accessories line up in the same column on the path of travel of the robot. These replaceable accessories can be configured to perform tasks in conjunction with each other. Taking cleaning a floor as an example, a first replaceable accessory can be configured to vacuum the fl...

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An autonomous modular robot includes an attachment retention system that for retaining two or more interchangeable attachments for performing unique tasks, e.g., steam cleaning, vacuuming, grass cutting, etc. The attachments may be sequentially positioned in the path of travel of the robot and configured to perform complementary tasks. For example, for cleaning a floor, a first attachment may be configured to vacuum the floor and a second attachment may be configured for steam cleaning the floor. The robot may also include a vertically translatable lift mechanism. The lift mechanism may include the attachment retention system, thereby allowing the attachments to be moved vertically. The lift mechanism may also include a dimension sensor proximate a top of the lift mechanism. The dimensionsensor may be utilized to determine the size, e.g., a height and / or a width of the robot with any retained attachments, to help navigate the robot and avoid obstacles.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 160,059, filed May 12, 2015, under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e), and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 200,814 priority. Additionally, this application is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application No. 14 / 937,633, filed November 10, 2015. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to a multifunctional robot, and more particularly to a modular robot configured to accept a plurality of replaceable accessories that can be configured to perform multiple functions. Background technique [0004] Autonomous robots are becoming increasingly common due to their ability to automatically perform various tasks performed by traditional humans, or via direct human control of the robot. In simple terms, an autonomous robot can be a mechanical floor cleaning device, such as a robot vacuum cleaner or a robotic mop. These robots are usually programmable, ...

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IPC IPC(8): A01D42/00B25J11/00
CPCB25J9/08G05D1/0246
Inventor 格雷格·拉塔纳法尼亚拉特丁大伟
Owner 威尔伯特有限公司