Programming and diagnostic tool for a mobile robot

a mobile robot and diagnostic tool technology, applied in the field of robotics, can solve the problems of limiting the utility of a robotic device, affecting the operation and functionality of the device, and increasing the development tim

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-12
IROBOT CORP
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This can increase development time, as the software may need to be completed well before the mechanical design and construction is completed.
This can also limit the utility of a robotic device, as the operation and functionality of the device can not easily be changed once the construction of the device is complete.

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[0027] The invention provides a method and apparatus for communicating information to, or receiving information from, a robotic device. The apparatus can be used to load configuration information into a robotic device, allowing the functionality of the robotic device to be easily updated or changed by a user. The robotic device can therefore be reprogrammed to carry out a new task required by a user, or be updated to improve the functionality of an existing task. The apparatus can further be used to obtain diagnostic information from a robotic device, allowing an engineer or user to carry out system diagnostics on the device.

[0028]FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment 10 of a configuration tool 12 for use with a robotic device. In this embodiment, the configuration tool 12 is adapted and configured to communicate information to, and receive information from, a robotic device or other communication or analysis device. This information can include, but is not limited to, c...

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Abstract

A method of communicating with a robotic device and associated system enables configuration information and diagnostic information to be communicated between the robotic device and a configuration tool. The method consists of using a configuration tool, such as a hand-held device, that can communicate information to the robotic device to program the device to carry out a specific task or function. The configuration tool can also be configured to retrieve diagnostic information from a robotic device, and communicate this information to an analysis tool.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 582,531, filed Jun. 24, 2004, the disclosure of which is being incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. This application is related to U.S. patent application Docket No. IRO-018, entitled “Remote Control Scheduler and Method for Autonomous Robotic Device,” and filed of even date herewith, the disclosure of which is being incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of robotics including the control of an autonomous robotic device and, more particularly, to a configuration tool and associated method for communicating configuration and diagnostic information with an autonomous robotic device, such as a cleaning robot. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Robotic cleaning devices can be used to clean a defined area based on a program stored in th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F19/00G01N33/00G06F21/34G06F21/44
CPCG05B19/409G05B2219/34456G05B2219/36159G05D1/0016G05D2201/0215G05D1/0225G05D1/0242G05D1/0274G05D2201/0203G05D1/0033Y10S901/02G06F9/44H04Q9/00B25J9/1674B25J13/00B25J13/006G05D1/0022A47L11/4011G05B2219/45098G05D1/0088
Inventor LYNCH, JAMES KENNETHCOHEN, DAVID ANDREWCROSS, MATTHEW EDWARDDRISLANE, WILLIAM FRANCISOZICK, DANIEL N.VU, CLARA
Owner IROBOT CORP
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