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Method for operating a robot
Assignee: MTD Products Inc
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Filing: 2001-08-02
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Granted: 2002-12-10
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Expires: 2021-08-02
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a utility robot for operating in multiple modes, in particular, at least one autonomous mode and at least one manual mode. The robot is configured with a recognition system for recognizing a signal indicating the particular mode in which to operate, and adjusts its control system accordingly. Methods for operation of this utility, performing various tasks, such as lawn mowing, vacuuming, floor cleaning and snow removing are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Ehud Peless
- 👤 Shai Abrahamson
- 👤 Ilan Peleg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:53
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/0011; G05D1/0033; A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/006; A01D34/008; G05D1/02; G05D1/021; G05D1/0212; G05D1/0219; G05D1/0225; G05D1/0227; G05D1/0255; G05D1/0259; G05D1/0265; G05D1/0268; G05D1/027; G05D1/0272
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A utility robot for operating in multiple operative modes, said utility robot comprising: a main body configured for receiving at least one signal from either of a manual control device or a remote control device, each of said manual and remote control devices configured for providing said at least one signal corresponding to said at least one operative mode for said robot; a recognition system for recognizing said at least one signal; and a controller in communication with said recognition system, for operating said robot in said at least one operative mode in accordance with said at least one signal from either of said manual and said remote control devices.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A utility robot for operating in multiple operative modes, said utility robot comprising: a main body configured for receiving at least one signal from either of a manual control device or a remote control device, each of said manual and remote control devices configured for providing said at least one signal corresponding to said at least one operative mode for said robot; a recognition system for recognizing said at least one signal; and a controller in communication with said recognition system, for operating said robot in said at least one operative mode in accordance with said at least one signal from either of said manual and said remote control devices.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The utility robot of claim 1 , wherein said main body additionally comprises a port configured for communication with either of said manual or remote control device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The utility robot of claim 2 , wherein said manual control device is removably attachable to said port.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The utility robot of claim 1 , wherein said at least one operative mode is selected from the group comprising: charging, immobilizing, autonomous mode, edge cutting mode and manual mode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The utility robot of claim 1 , wherein said utility robot is selected from the group comprising: lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, wet floor cleaners and snow removers.
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