IP Rights
European Patent Application EP 176 38 06 A2
Origin
Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
IP Rights
European Patent Application EP 176 38 06 A2
Origin
Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

The major advantage of such model based analytical methods compared to “real” user tests lies in the shorter time that is necessary to evaluate and compare design alternatives in the development process. Thus the development process can incorporate many repetitive (virtual) tests that support later “real” user tests implementing quality checks.
At each cleaning the surrounding area is scanned and simultaneously cleaned using an extendible arm with changeable cleaning elements. This new approach allows the robot to clean any floor space fast and thoroughly, while using little power.
By using standard microcontrollers the cost of robotic vacuum cleaners is affordable for personal use, as demonstrated by a fully-functional prototype.
IP Rights
German Patent DE 19 916 427 B4
European Patent Application EP 10 98 587 A1
US Patent US 6,370,453 B2
Origin
Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin, Germany

IP Rights
German Patent DE 102009007591 granted in 2010, PCT-Application filed February 5 2010.
Origin
HTW Berlin
