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Patent Inventor Names
Duane L. Gilbert, Jr.10
Andrea M. Okerholm10
Daniel E. Kee10
Elaine H. Kristant10
Marc D. Strauss10
Marcus R. Williams10
Sheila A. Longo10
Date of Patent
May 14, 2013
Patent Application Number
13314398
Date Filed
December 8, 2011
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Patent abstract
An autonomous coverage robot detection system includes an emitter configured to emit a directed beam, a detector configured to detect the directed beam and a controller configured to direct the robot in response to a signal detected by the detector. In some examples, the detection system detects a stasis condition of the robot. In some examples, the detection system detects a wall and can follow the wall in response to the detected signal.
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