A docking method executable by a mobile device is provided. The docking method includes obtaining a stored target location of a docking station, and navigating to the target location. The docking method also includes: during the navigation and/or at the target location, based on a determination that a guidance signal is not detected, performing a regional search. The docking method also includes: during the navigation, or at the target location, or during the regional search, based on a determination that the guidance signal is detected, moving, under the guidance of the guidance signal, to the docking station. Performing the regional search includes determining a basic search zone, searching for the guidance signal while moving along boundaries of the basic search zone, and based on a determination that the guidance signal has not been detected when a termination condition is satisfied, terminating the regional search.

A cleaner includes a body forming an external appearance, and a spin-mop cleaning module configured to support the body and including at least one spin-mop provided so as to come into contact with a floor while rotating in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from an upper side. The inclination angle of a lower surface of the spin mop is changeable relative to a horizontal plane.

A lifting device for a mopping roller of a cleaner robot is provided. The cleaner robot includes a robot body, and the robot body is disposed with a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes the mopping roller, and the mopping roller is disposed with a rag. The lifting device is disposed inside the robot body and includes a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is connected with the cleaning device. The robot body is provided with a roller-support frame, and the cleaning device is disposed on the roller-support frame. Therefore, a lifting device for a mopping roller of a cleaner robot that is simple in structure, flexible in use, accurate in control of lifting and high in automation, is realized.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for a task management and distribution system. Systems configured as disclosed manage task distribution between various robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles. As tasks are identified as not capable of completion by the detecting robot, they are transmitted to a central task-management system which identifies a subset of robots which are capable of completing the task, determines the availability of the robots in the subset, and assigns one of those robots in the subset to complete the task.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for a task management and distribution system. Systems configured as disclosed manage task distribution between various robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles. As tasks are identified as not capable of completion by the detecting robot, they are transmitted to a central task-management system which identifies a subset of robots which are capable of completing the task, determines the availability of the robots in the subset, and assigns one of those robots in the subset to complete the task.

An autonomous cleaning robot includes a drive operable to move the autonomous cleaning robot across a floor surface; a cleaning assembly configured to clean the floor surface; a receiver configured to receive an indication of cat activity in a cat box; and a controller configured to navigate the autonomous cleaning robot to the cat box to execute a cleaning mission in response to the received indication of cat activity.

An autonomous cleaning robot includes a drive operable to move the autonomous cleaning robot across a floor surface; a cleaning assembly configured to clean the floor surface; a receiver configured to receive an indication of cat activity in a cat box; and a controller configured to navigate the autonomous cleaning robot to the cat box to execute a cleaning mission in response to the received indication of cat activity.

A down-pressure mopping type sweeping robot includes a sweeper body and a sweeper water tank. The sweeper body includes a battery pack and a mounting portion formed at a bottom of the sweeper body. A protrusion portion is formed in the mounting portion. The sweeper water tank is detachably installed in the mounting portion for wetting the ground to be cleaned during a mopping process. A bottom of the sweeper water tank is fixed with a rag through a sticky-and-hook strap. Both sides of an inside of the sweeper body are fixed with down-pressure assemblies by bolts. The down-pressure assembly includes a down-pressure protrusion capable of elastically protruding into the mounting portion. The down-pressure protrusions are elastically pressed downwardly on a top of the sweeper water tank so that the rag can be stably pressed against the ground to be cleaned.

A down-pressure mopping type sweeping robot includes a sweeper body and a sweeper water tank. The sweeper body includes a battery pack and a mounting portion formed at a bottom of the sweeper body. A protrusion portion is formed in the mounting portion. The sweeper water tank is detachably installed in the mounting portion for wetting the ground to be cleaned during a mopping process. A bottom of the sweeper water tank is fixed with a rag through a sticky-and-hook strap. Both sides of an inside of the sweeper body are fixed with down-pressure assemblies by bolts. The down-pressure assembly includes a down-pressure protrusion capable of elastically protruding into the mounting portion. The down-pressure protrusions are elastically pressed downwardly on a top of the sweeper water tank so that the rag can be stably pressed against the ground to be cleaned.

An autonomous cleaning device, including: a casing, a cover, and a switch. The cover is arranged on the casing and protrudes from a top of the casing. The cover and the casing are connected in a manner enabling the cover to be movable downwards and backwards; and the cover has an acting portion. A trigger position of the switch is located at a moving path of the acting portion, and the cover is configured to trigger the switch by the acting portion during movement of the cover. The switch comprises at least two first switches, configured to be triggered in a horizontal direction. A horizontal circumferential trigger range formed by all the at least two first switches is greater than or equal to 180 degrees.