Robot cleaner system, has external recharging apparatus including charging stand, and robot cleaner including receiving part for directly receiving infrared signals from transmission part of external recharging apparatus

摘要

The system has an external recharging apparatus including a charging stand having a charging terminal. A robot cleaner includes a rechargeable battery, and a connection terminal for connection with the charging terminal to supply power to the rechargeable battery. The robot cleaner includes a receiving part (170) that directly receives infrared signals from a transmission part (210) of the external recharging apparatus. An independent claim is also included for a method for a robot cleaner to return to an external recharging apparatus.