摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an autonomous coverage robot.SOLUTION: A mobile robot (100) includes a robot body (110) having a forward drive direction (F), a drive system (120) supporting the robot body, and a robot controller (150) in communication with the drive system. The robot also includes a bumper (130) movably supported by a forward portion (112) of the robot body, and an obstacle sensor system (400) disposed on the bumper. The obstacle sensor system includes at least one contact sensor (420) disposed on the bumper, at least one proximity sensor (410) disposed on the bumper, and an auxiliary circuit board (450) disposed on the bumper and in communication with the at least one contact sensor, the at least one proximity sensor, and the robot controller.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10A |