AI-Integrated Mobile Cleaning Robot with Adjustable Suspension

Publication ID: 24-11857139_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Integrated Mobile Cleaning Robot with Adjustable Suspension,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857139_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857139_0008_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. 11,857,139.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A mobile cleaning robot system that integrates AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to optimize suspension dynamics, enhance navigation, and improve overall cleaning efficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

Autonomous mobile cleaning robots face challenges in adapting to changing environmental conditions, optimizing suspension dynamics, and securely storing environmental data. The original patent's mobile cleaning robot with adjustable suspension addresses some of these issues, but limitations remain. The new inventive concept builds upon the original patent by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The AI-integrated mobile cleaning robot system features a body, drive wheel, wheel stop, and AI-powered navigation module that optimizes suspension dynamics based on real-time environmental data. The system can detect environmental changes using IoT-enabled sensors and adjust the wheel stop position accordingly. Additionally, the system integrates a blockchain-based data storage module to securely store and share environmental data and suspension dynamics. The wheel stop is constructed from a novel, lightweight material to reduce energy consumption and enhance overall system efficiency. A sensor array integrated with the wheel stop detects and responds to environmental changes, including changes in floor type, debris, and obstacles.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to optimize suspension dynamics, enhance navigation, and improve overall cleaning efficiency. The synergistic combination of these distinct technologies creates a new, more powerful system that is not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the type of AI algorithm used, incorporating additional sensors or data sources, or using different materials for the wheel stop construction. Variations may also include adapting the system for use in different environments, such as industrial or outdoor settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-integrated mobile cleaning robot system has significant commercial potential in the consumer and industrial cleaning markets, offering improved efficiency, adaptability, and data-driven insights. The system's ability to securely store and share environmental data also presents opportunities for data analytics and services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
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 NumberUS 11,857,139
TitleMobile cleaning robot with adjustable suspension
Assignee(s)iRobot Corporation