Autonomous Stair Climbing and Surface Cleaning Apparatus and System

摘要

An autonomous stair climbing platform and surface cleaning apparatus, systems, and methods may be provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise an autonomous surface cleaning robot capable of ascending and descending stairs a single tread at a time such that each stair can be cleaned in addition to all other floor surfaces. In addition the stair climbing mobility system further allows a plurality of other functions, including, but not limited to telepresence, payload delivery or communication that is not limited to a single level as is the case with currently available systems.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
placing a front part of at least one arm against a base of an elevated surface; orienting a body that is connected to a rear part of the at least one arm such that the body's center of mass is higher than the base of the stair; loading a spring, wherein one side of the spring is connected to the at least one arm and the other side of the spring is connected to the body; releasing the spring's load, wherein the releasing of the spring causes the body to cause a force against the at least one arm, thereby causing a rotational motion such that the body vaults over the elevated surface.