Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1985-02-20
1987-07-07
Fleming, Michael R.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
364424, 364460, 318587, 180167, 901 1, 901 46, 901 47, G06F 1550, G05D 100
Patent
active
046791523
ABSTRACT:
An opto/acoustic navigation system allows a mobile robot to detect and mate with a floating plug-equipped charging unit upon detection of the need for recharging of the robot's storage battery. A plurality of infrared (IR) emitters and sensors located on the robot and adjacent to the charger in combination with the robot's acoustic sensors allow the robot to locate the charger, move to within a predetermined distance of the charger, maneuver to a position directly in front of the charger, and then back into engagement with the charger's floating plug.
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Fleming Michael R.
Heath Company
Lastova John R.
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