Method and system for controlling a robot

Details Method and system for controlling a robot Method and system for controlling a robot

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S247000, C700S248000, C700S249000, C700S250000, C700S259000, C318S568110, C342S089000, C342S353000, C701S023000, C701S207000, C701S209000, C701S213000, C375S316000, C375S295000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07069111

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are described that use impulse radio technology to enhance the capabilities of a robot. In one embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better control the actions of the robot. In another embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication, position and/or radar capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better control the actions of a robot in order to, for example, monitor and control the environment within a building.

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