Detecting Energy and Environmental Leaks In Indoor Environments Using a Mobile Robot

This invention describes a system that uses mobile robots to find energy leaks in buildings. The robots travel through a building, taking temperature and airflow measurements at various points. A central computer collects this data, and the robots are designed to navigate on their own.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread, affordable autonomous indoor navigation and mobile robotics were common. The cost and capability of self-guided robots and integrated sensors have dramatically improved, making the system much more feasible.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedRobotics, sensor integration, autonomous navigation software

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