AUTONOMOUS ROBOT AUTO-DOCKING AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy store...

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Main Authors LYNCH JAMES, OZICK DANIEL N, MASS PHILIP R, COHEN DAVID A, VU CLARA
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.02.2015
Subjects
CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTINGELECTRIC POWER
COFFEE MILLS
CONTROLLING
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING
ELECTRICITY
FURNITURE
GENERATION
HUMAN NECESSITIES
PHYSICS
REGULATING
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
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Summary:A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201414475984