Abstract: A floor washing-drying machine includes a framework, which can move on the floor and supports, in a lower region, a floor washing assembly having at least one rotating brush and at least one nozzle for dispensing a washing liquid. A floor drying assembly is arranged at the rear of the washing assembly, which includes a rear floor wiper, which extends substantially transversely to the advancement direction of the machine, and a suction device which is connected to a tank for recovering the dirty liquid. The machine further includes at least one pair of lateral floor wipers, which are arranged on mutually opposite sides with respect to the vertical central plane of the framework and extend substantially along at least one portion of the longitudinal extension of the framework; each one of the lateral floor wipers includes respectively at least three vertical drying blades.

Abstract: A method for simultaneous localization of a movable robot and mapping by the robot of an object in a zone.

Abstract: A method for a detection from a physical entity, of an intrusion of an object in an intrusion zone.

Abstract: A spatial sensor synchronization system using a Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA) communication system, intended for a plurality of entities evolving inside the TDMA communication system, whereby each one of the plurality of entities is intended to comprise a spatial sensor and a tag enabled to communicate in the TDMA communication system, further whereby each spatial sensor is enabled to make a spatial measurement during a determined active time period, further whereby the tags from the plurality of entities are addressed in sequence by the TDMA communication system with a determined sequence period separating two subsequent addresses in the TDMA communication system. Each of the tags comprises electrical trigger output means configured to output an electrical trigger to the sensor of the corresponding entity at the time of being addressed by the TDMA communication system.

Abstract: A floor washing-drying machine includes a framework, which can move on the floor and supports, in a lower region, a floor washing assembly having at least one rotating brush and at least one nozzle for dispensing a washing liquid. A floor drying assembly is arranged at the rear of the washing assembly, which comprises includes a rear floor wiper, which extends substantially transversely to the advancement direction of the machine, and a suction device which is connected to a tank for recovering the dirty liquid. The machine further includes at least one pair of lateral floor wipers, which are arranged on mutually opposite sides with respect to the vertical central plane of the framework and extend substantially along at least one portion of the longitudinal extension of the framework; each one of the lateral floor wipers includes respectively at least three vertical drying blades.

Abstract: A dynamic tracking system comprises a three-dimensional camera based on time-of-flight technology, which comprises a receiver sensitive to the light emissions comprised in a certain range of wavelengths, a first emitter of light signals, a micro-computer interfacing and computing three-dimensional information coming from the receiver and controlling the emitter, and an internal or external secondary computer incorporating data analysis, database services, controls and external interfacing to vehicle and local or global data communication services.

Abstract: A light source for illuminating a selected surface, the light source comprising a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LED) mounted on a substrate; each of the plurality of LEDs having an optical axis and generating a radiation pattern propagating along the optical axis. The plurality of LEDs are arranged so that each optical axis is oriented substantially towards a determined far-field central point; and the plurality of LEDs provide a predetermined irradiance distribution on the selected surface. Each of the radiation patterns defines a preferential direction; and each of the plurality of LEDs is arranged so that the preferential direction of each of the plurality of LEDs is unique.

Abstract: A light source for illuminating a selected surface, the light source comprising a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LED) mounted on a substrate; each of the plurality of LEDs having an optical axis and generating a radiation pattern propagating along the optical axis. The plurality of LEDs are arranged so that each optical axis is oriented substantially towards a determined far-field central point; and the plurality of LEDs provide a predetermined irradiance distribution on the selected surface. Each of the radiation patterns defines a preferential direction; and each of the plurality of LEDs is arranged so that the preferential direction of each of the plurality of LEDs is unique.

Abstract: A dynamic tracking system (3) comprises a three-dimensional camera (2) based on time-of-flight technology, which comprises a receiver sensitive to the light emissions comprised in a certain range of wavelengths, a first emitter of light signals (2c); a micro-computer (2a) interfacing and computing three-dimensional information coming from the receiver (2b) and controlling the emitter (2c), and an internal or external secondary computer (2d) incorporating data analysis, database services, controls and external interfacing to vehicle and local or global data communication services. The system further comprises a beacon (1) sensitive to the light signals originating from the first light emitter (2c) of the three-dimensional camera (2), this beacon (1) being itself equipped with a second emitter of light signals [FIG. 2, (1b)] of a wavelength compatible with the sensitivity of the three-dimensional camera (2). The beacon (1) comprises a means for modulating the light signals [FIG.

Abstract: A floor scrubbing machine for household use includes a box-like base structure that can move on a floor to be cleaned and accommodates at least one nozzle for dispensing a washing liquid and at least one rotating brush. The machine further includes at least one squeegee, arranged to the rear of the brush along a forward travel direction of the machine, and at least one intake, which cooperates with the squeegee for drying the floor. A rod-like handle is connected to the box-like base structure and can be tilted with respect to the floor in order to move the box-like base structure on the floor. The handle is connected to the box-like base structure by way of articulation elements adapted to transmit to the box-like base structure a rotation about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the floor following a rotation imparted to the handle about its own axis.

Abstract: A floor scrubbing machine includes a footing that supports at least one brush, which can be actuated rotationally by an actuation assembly. The machine further includes at least one device for dispensing a washing liquid, a squeegee arranged to the rear of the brush, and at least one device for aspirating from the floor the washing liquid and the dirt removed by the brush. Additionally, the machine includes a pair of box-like bodies, each of which forms a respective tank for containing a liquid processed by the machine. The box-like bodies are stacked on each other on the footing. Removable retention elements are provided which act between the footing and the box-like body that lies above the other box-like body in order to retain the box-like bodies against each other and against the footing.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine includes a supporting structure that has, along a forward travel direction of the machine, a front part and a rear part and supports a brush, which can be actuated rotationally, about a rotation axis that is arranged substantially vertically in use. The machine also includes a squeegee located in a rear position with respect to the brush along the forward travel direction of the machine The squeegee is mounted rotatably about an oscillation axis that is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the brush.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine, particularly for household use, includes a box-like body that defines a compartment for accommodating a cylindrical brush that has a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine particularly for industrial applications, comprising a box-like structure, which is provided, in its downward region directed toward the floor, with floor cleaning devices, and supports electrical controls for actuating and controlling the machine, at least one part of the electrical controls for actuating and controlling the machine being associated with a supporting body that can be detachably coupled to the box-like structure, and connectors for detachable electrical connection being provided between the part of the controls for actuation and control and their remaining part.

Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle particularly for making turns with tight turning radii, comprising a chassis provided with two driving wheels forming at least one driving portion, and which supports a motor kinematically connected to a motion distribution shaft. A functional connection is provided between the motion distribution shaft and each one of the driving wheels and is individually activatable or deactivatable on command for independent actuation of the driving wheels. A steering adapted to act on the functional connection, the latter comprising, between the motion distribution shaft and at least one of the driving wheels, a respective clutch coupling, activatable or deactivatable by the steering device.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine particularly for industrial applications, comprising a box-like structure, which is provided, in its downward region directed toward the floor, with floor cleaning devices, and supports electrical controls for actuating and controlling the machine, at least one part of the electrical controls for actuating and controlling the machine being associated with a supporting body that can be detachably coupled to the box-like structure, and connectors for detachable electrical connection being provided between the part of the controls for actuation and control and their remaining part.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine, particularly for industrial applications, comprising a chassis that supports in a downward region at least one brush, which can be actuated with a rotary motion, and at least one floor wiper, which is arranged to the rear of the brush along the travel direction of the machine and is arranged substantially transversely to the travel direction of the machine, the floor wiper being freely rotatably associated with the chassis about a substantially vertical oscillation axis.

Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle particularly for making turns with tight turning radii, comprising a chassis provided with two driving wheels forming at least one driving portion, and which supports a motor kinematically connected to a motion distribution shaft. A functional connection is provided between the motion distribution shaft and each one of the driving wheels and is individually activatable or deactivatable on command for independent actuation of the driving wheels. A steering adapted to act on the functional connection, the latter comprising, between the motion distribution shaft and at least one of the driving wheels, a respective clutch coupling, activatable or deactivatable by the steering device.

Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle capable of making turns with tight turning radii, which comprises a frame with a pair of traction wheels, at least one orientable wheel, and one or more driver's posts. The vehicle has a single motor that is kinematically connected to a driving shaft and means for functional connection between the driving shaft and each one of the two traction wheels. Each one of the two traction wheels can therefore be actuated independently of the other thanks to the presence of steering means suitable to act on the connection means.