Mobile Cleaning Robots for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts mobile cleaning robots for operation in high-security facilities, disaster relief environments, extreme weather conditions, and search and rescue operations, providing tailored solutions for unique operational environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for a mobile cleaning robot with adjustable suspension has limitations in addressing the specific needs of specialized environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating features such as biometric authentication, debris-detection sensors, and weather-resistant enclosures to ensure reliable operation in these unique settings.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises mobile cleaning robots with adjustable suspension, tailored for operation in high-security facilities, disaster relief environments, extreme weather conditions, and search and rescue operations. The robots feature biometric authentication systems to ensure authorized access, sensors to detect debris and navigate through challenging terrain, and weather-resistant enclosures to protect electronic components. Additionally, the robots can be remotely operated in high-security facilities and adapted for specific modes of operation, such as vacuuming or mopping, depending on the environment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features and combinations that are not obvious from the original patent, including the integration of biometric authentication, debris-detection sensors, and weather-resistant enclosures. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of adapting mobile cleaning robots for operation in specialized environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include robots with adjustable wheelbase, robots with modular attachments for different cleaning modes, or robots with autonomous navigation systems. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to diverse operational environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as security, disaster relief, and search and rescue operations. The tailored solutions for unique operational environments would provide a competitive advantage in these markets, enabling efficient and effective cleaning operations in challenging settings.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47L9/066 |
| A | A47 | A47L7/009 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/009 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2847 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2852 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/28 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4011 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4036 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4055 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4061 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4063 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4072 |
| A | A47 | A47L2201/04 |
| A | A47 | A47L2201/06 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,139 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mobile cleaning robot with adjustable suspension |
| Assignee(s) | iRobot Corporation |