Abstract: A process for optimizing the control parameters of the operation of a system, such as a robotic system or heating system, provides that a trainable component or model is taught the actual behavior of the system, the difference or deviation of the actual behavior from a reference behavior of the system is determined and correction values are provided. New control parameters are determined which take into account the correction values. The determination of the deviation and the incorporation of the correction values is continued until the difference of the actual behavior from the reference behavior is below a predetermined value.

Abstract: The device and process is utilized for exploring an unknown working area. It is not necessary for this purpose to apply any markings in the area before using the device and the area does not have to have any special characteristics for determining location. The described device takes markings with it, for example small metal plates or a power supply cable which it lays out while it moves along a boundary of the area. It then turns around and moves back along the marking, laying out new markings. On encountering the next wall of the area it turns, picks up the previously laid-out markings and again lays new markings. This operation continues until the entire area has been covered. An example of the use of the device could be an industrial vacuum cleaner for cleaning carpet floors.