Autonomous Cleaning Assembly with Adaptive Intelligence

Publication ID: 24-11857130_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Cleaning Assembly with Adaptive Intelligence,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857130_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857130_0005_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,130.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation cleaning assembly that integrates AI-powered navigation, adaptive suction control, and real-time object recognition to optimize cleaning performance and efficiency in diverse environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original cleaning assembly and apparatus, as disclosed in the parent application, have limitations in terms of navigation, suction control, and object recognition. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing self-learning navigation, adaptive suction control, and AI-powered object recognition, enabling the cleaning assembly to dynamically adapt to changing environments and user preferences.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new cleaning assembly comprises a self-learning navigation module that analyzes real-time environmental data and user preferences to dynamically adjust cleaning routes. The assembly also features an adaptive suction control system that adjusts suction power based on detected surface types and debris levels. Furthermore, an AI-powered object recognition module detects and adapts to diverse object types and arrangements in real-time, allowing the cleaning assembly to optimize its cleaning patterns and routes. The modular design of the cleaning system enables easy swapping and upgrading of interchangeable cleaning modules, each optimized for specific cleaning tasks and environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in cleaning technology by integrating AI-powered navigation, adaptive suction control, and real-time object recognition. These features are not anticipated by the original patent and represent a significant improvement over existing cleaning assemblies and apparatus.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the navigation module, such as using computer vision or lidar technology, or incorporating additional sensors to detect specific types of debris or surfaces. The adaptive suction control system could be modified to adjust suction power based on other factors, such as air quality or noise levels. The AI-powered object recognition module could be trained on diverse datasets to recognize a broader range of objects and arrangements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Autonomous Cleaning Assembly with Adaptive Intelligence has significant commercial potential in various industries, including consumer electronics, hospitality, healthcare, and facility management. The ability to optimize cleaning performance and efficiency in diverse environments makes it an attractive solution for businesses and individuals seeking to improve cleanliness and reduce costs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47L11/4069
A A47 A47L11/24
A A47 A47L11/4058
A A47 A47L2201/00

Field of Art

Autonomous Robotic Cleaning Systems, encompassing mechanical design, sensor integration, and intelligent navigation technologies for cleaning apparatus with a focus on adaptive and intelligent cleaning solutions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in robotics, mechanical engineering, and AI-driven control systems, familiar with cleaning robot design, sensor technologies, and adaptive control mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI-powered navigation and adaptive control into cleaning assemblies represents a natural progression of existing robotic cleaning technologies. The source patent's fundamental mechanical design provides a robust platform for implementing intelligent control systems. The proposed variations represent predictable extensions of known robotic cleaning technologies using standard machine learning and sensor integration techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Cleaning assembly with sliding lifting shaft and movable components
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered navigation module to dynamically adjust cleaning routes
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating intelligent route planning is a predictable enhancement to existing mechanical cleaning assemblies, utilizing standard computer vision and machine learning techniques
Source Patent Element
Cleaning apparatus with fixed mechanical structure
PTD Variation
Implementing adaptive suction control based on surface and debris detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor-driven performance optimization is a known technique in robotic systems, representing a logical extension of existing cleaning apparatus design
Source Patent Element
Modular cleaning assembly design
PTD Variation
Creating interchangeable cleaning modules with specialized AI-powered capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design with specialized functional modules is a standard approach in robotic system engineering, allowing predictable performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Basic cleaning robot mechanical framework
PTD Variation
Incorporating real-time object recognition for dynamic path planning
Obviousness Reasoning
Object detection and adaptive navigation are well-established techniques in robotics, representing a straightforward application of known machine learning technologies
Source Patent Element
Cleaning apparatus with mechanical movement capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding self-learning navigation that analyzes user feedback and environmental data
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive learning systems are a predictable evolution in robotic technologies, using standard machine learning approaches to improve performance
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857130 and the disclosed technical variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed AI-enhanced cleaning assembly claims obvious and anticipated, as the combination represents a predictable application of known robotic control and sensor integration techniques to existing cleaning apparatus design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,130
TitleCleaning assembly and cleaning apparatus
Assignee(s)YUNJING INTELLIGENCE (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., YUNJING INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.