Robot capable of detecting an edge

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2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S249000, C700S250000, C700S258000, C700S260000, C700S261000, C700S254000, C901S015000, C901S021000, C901S022000, C901S023000, C901S028000, C901S050000, C901S036000, C318S161000, C318S586000, C318S587000, C318S568120, C414S680000

Reexamination Certificate

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07024280

ABSTRACT:
A robot with an edge detector and two operating modes. The first operating mode is a remote control mode. The second operating mode is a processor controlled mode.

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