AUTONOMOUS PAINTING APPARATUS

摘要

An autonomous device is provided for applying paint or coating material to a surface, such as a wall, floor or ceiling. The device includes a mobile robotic self-propelled base unit that is operable to move an applicator to and from and along a surface to be painted/coated. In some embodiments the mobile base unit may carry its own paint/coating supply while in other embodiments the mobile base unit can be connected to a stationary reservoir. The applicators are carried by applicator assemblies that are capable of traveling along vertical walls, such as by the use of Bernoulli nozzles or other devices configured to maintain suction sufficient to hold the applicator assembly on the wall during movement and painting. The autonomous robotic unit may incorporate a controller operable to execute software instructions to direct the movement of the unit and the paint applicator. The instructions may be adapted to follow predetermined painting protocols or protocols developed by the user. The user may be provided with an interface to program the operation of the autonomous unit.