Robot trainer systems with external reloading device and procedure for docking robot cleaners with external reloading device

摘要

The system has an external recharging device (80) with a supply terminal (82) connected to a current source. An identification mark (88) of the device is formed on or near to the device. A cleaning robot (10) has a sensor for detecting the mark and a rechargeable battery. The robot docks to the terminal to recharge the battery. A control unit is installed in the device for supplying power during recharging of the robot. An independent claim is also included for a cleaning robot docking procedure.