Abstract: Some aspects provide a method for instructing operation of a robotic floor-cleaning device based on the position of the robotic floor-cleaning device within a two-dimensional map of the workspace. A two-dimensional map of a workspace is generated using inputs from sensors positioned on a robotic floor-cleaning device to represent the multi-dimensional workspace of the robotic floor-cleaning device. The two-dimensional map is provided to a user on a user interface. A user may adjust the boundaries of the two-dimensional map through the user interface and select settings for map areas to control device operation in various areas of the workspace.

Abstract: A method for autonomously servicing a first cleaning component of a battery-operated mobile device, including: inferring, with a processor of the mobile device, a value of at least one environmental characteristic based on sensor data captured by a sensor disposed on the mobile device; actuating, with a controller of the mobile device, a first actuator interacting with the first cleaning component to at least one of: turn on, turn off, reverse direction, and increase or decrease in speed such that the first cleaning component engages or disengages based on the value of at least one environmental characteristic or at least one user input received by an application of a smartphone paired with the mobile device; and dispensing, by a maintenance station, water from a clean water container of the maintenance station for washing the first cleaning component when the mobile device is docked at the maintenance station.

Abstract: A method for autonomously planning work duties of a robot within an environment of the robot, including: obtaining, with a processor of the robot, first data indicative of a presence or an absence of at least one human within the environment at a particular time; actuating, with the processor, the robot to execute work duties based on the first data, wherein: the robot executes the work duties when the first data indicates the absence of the at least one human from the environment; and the work duties comprise cleaning at least a portion of the environment; capturing, with at least one sensor of a plurality of sensors disposed on the robot, second data while the robot executes the work duties; and altering, with the processor, a navigational route of the robot or the work duties based on the second data.

Abstract: A method for operating an autonomous wheeled device, including: obtaining first data indicative of objects within an environment; generating, with a processor of the autonomous wheeled device, a map of the environment using the first data; transmitting, with the processor, first information to an application of a smartphone; proposing, with the application, a suggested schedule for the autonomous wheeled device; receiving, with the processor, second information from the application of the smartphone; and actuating, with the processor, the autonomous wheeled device to operate according to the new schedule or the adjustment to the existing schedule and the suggested schedule, wherein the processor only actuates the autonomous wheeled device to operate according to the suggested schedule after the application receives approval of the suggested schedule.

Abstract: A method for pairing a robotic device with an application of a communication device, including: receiving, with the application, login information of a user; logging, with the application, into a user account using the login information; receiving, with the application, a password for a wireless network for connecting the robotic device to the wireless network; initiating, with the robotic device, pairing of the robotic device with the application upon the user pressing a button on a user interface of the robotic device; displaying, with the application, a map and a status of the robotic device; and transmitting, with the application, each of: an adjustment to the map; an instruction to perform a function; a cleaning setting; scheduling information; a cleaning intensity or a cleaning frequency setting; and an area within the map which the robotic device is to avoid to the robotic device.

Abstract: A memory storing program code that when executed by a processor of a robot effectuates operations, including: detecting, with a sensor of a plurality of sensors disposed on the robot, an object in a line of sight of the sensor; adjusting, with the processor of the robot, a current path of the robot to detour around or avoid the object; generating, with the processor of the robot, a planar representation of a workspace of the robot based on data collected by at least some sensors of the plurality of sensors; and wherein an application of a communication device paired with the robot is configured to display the planar representation.

Abstract: Some aspects provide a system including a mobile robot and a recharging station. The mobile robot aligns with the recharging station based on at least a first signal received by a first signal receiver of the mobile robot and the mobile robot is actuated to adjust a direction of movement of the mobile robot based on at least the first signal received by the first signal receiver of the mobile robot.

Abstract: A robot including a chassis; a set of wheels coupled to the chassis; a range finding system coupled to the robot; a plurality of sensors; a processor; and a tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by the processor effectuates operations including: obtaining, with the processor, distances to obstacles measured by the range finding system as the robot moves relative to the obstacles; and determining, with the processor, a position of the obstacle based at least partially on the distance measurements, including: identifying, with the processor, at least one position of the range finding system when encountering the obstacle; and determining, with the processor, the position of the obstacle based at least partially on the at least one position of the range finding system when encountering the obstacle.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a workspace, including: autonomously moving, with a mechanism of a robot, a cloth of a mopping assembly of the robot upwards and downwards relative to a work surface of the work space. The cloth is disengaged from the work surface when the cloth is moved upwards relative to the work surface such that the cloth is not in contact with the work surface. The cloth is engaged with the work surface when the cloth is moved downwards relative to the work surface such that the cloth is in contact with the work surface. The mechanism moves the cloth of the mopping assembly upwards and downwards relative to the work surface based on input provided by at least one sensor of the robot.

Abstract: Provided is a robotic cleaning device, including a chassis, an oscillating mechanism, and a cleaning component, wherein the oscillating mechanism causes the cleaning component to oscillate in at least plane parallel to a driving surface of the robotic cleaning device.

Abstract: A robotic cleaner executing operations such as capturing data indicative of locations of objects in a workspace through which the robot moves; generating or updating a map of at least a part of the workspace based on at least the data; and navigating based on the map or an updated map of the workspace. The robotic cleaner may include a side brush with a main body with at least one attachment point and at least one bundle of bristles attached to the at least one attachment point of the main body.

Abstract: A method for operating a robot, including: capturing images of a workspace; capturing data indicative of movement of the robot; capturing LIDAR data as the robot moves within the workspace; generating a map of the workspace based on the LIDAR data; actuating the robot to drive; discriminating between an object on a floor surface along a path of the robot and the floor surface based on the captured images; actuating the robot to drive until determining all areas of the workspace are discovered and included in the map; and executing a cleaning function.

Abstract: A method for centrally aligning a robot with an electronic device, including: transmitting, with at least one transmitter, a first signal; receiving, with a first receiver and a second receiver, the first signal; detecting, with a controller coupled to the first receiver and the second receiver, the robot is centrally aligned with the electronic device when the first receiver and the second receiver simultaneously receive the first signal, wherein a virtual line passing through a center of the robot and a center of the electronic device is aligned with a midpoint between the first receiver and the second receiver; and executing, with the robot, a particular movement type when the robot is aligned with the electronic device.

Abstract: A removable dustbin for a robotic vacuum that is wholly separable from all electronic parts thereof including a motor unit such that the dustbin, when separated from the electronic parts, may be safely immersed in water for quick and easy cleaning. The dustbin design further facilitates easy access to the motor for convenient servicing and repair.

Abstract: A robotic cleaner executing operations such as capturing data indicative of locations of objects in a workspace through which the robot moves; generating or updating a map of at least a part of the workspace based on at least the data; and navigating based on the map or an updated map of the workspace. The robotic cleaner may include a side brush with a main body with at least one attachment point and at least one bundle of bristles attached to the at least one attachment point of the main body.

Abstract: Provided is a system including a robot and an application of a communication device. The robot includes a medium storing instructions that when executed by a processor of the robot effectuate operations including: obtaining first data indicative of a relative position of the robot in a workspace; actuating the robot to drive within the workspace to form a map including mapped perimeters that correspond with physical perimeters of the workspace while obtaining second data indicative of movement of the robot; and forming the map of the workspace based on at least some of the first data, wherein the map of the workspace expands as new first data are obtained, until all perimeters of the workspace are included in the map. The application is configured to display information, such as the map, and receive user input.

Abstract: A method of detecting security incidents and generating alerts receives an input from an mmWave sensor device, such input associated with potential security incidents, such input indicating a region of interest where an object of interest is present; processes the received input using an artificial intelligence (AI) engine and generates predicted labels describing the object of interest and the potential security incidents; activates in response to a content of a generated predicted label, a video camera, processes the output from the video camera using the AI engine to generate predicted labels describing the object of interest and the potential security incidents; and provides alerts to at least one of a plurality of output devices, where a value of a predicted label indicates a detection of a particular object of interest or a particular security incident.

Abstract: Provided is a robotic refuse container system, including: a first robotic refuse container, including: a chassis; a set of wheels; a rechargeable battery; a processor; a refuse container; a plurality of sensors; and a medium storing instructions that when executed by the processor effectuates operations including: collecting sensor data; determining a movement path of the first robotic refuse container from a first location to a second location; and pairing the first robotic refuse container with an application of a communication device; and the application of the communication device, configured to: receive at least one input designating at least a schedule, an instruction to navigate the first robotic refuse container to a particular location, and a second movement path of the first robotic refuse container; and display a status; wherein the first robotic refuse container remains parked at the first location until receiving an instruction to execute a particular action.

Abstract: Included is a method for adjusting window shade settings of a window shade. At least one sensor captured environmental data of surroundings. A processor actuates at least one window shading setting to be applied to the window shade based on at least one of the environmental data, window shade setting preferences of a user, and at least one input received by an application of a communication device paired with the processor.

Abstract: A control system that coordinates and manages the execution of tasks by one or more robotic devices within an environment. The control system transmits and receives information to and from one or more robotic devices using a wireless communication channel. The one or more robotic devices may execute one or more actions based on the information received and may transmit information to the control system using a wireless communication channel.