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US 6,493,613 B2Granted
Method for operating a robot
AssigneeFriendly Robotics Ltd.
InventorsEhud Peless, Shai Abrahamson, Ilan Peleg
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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.
Claims5
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;
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- 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.
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