DESC:A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED SURFACE CLEANING APPLICATION

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiments herein generally relate to an automated apparatus and method of cleaning surfaces, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for autonomous cleaning of dust, debris, and other foreign material on exterior and interior walls, ceiling, roof, floors of dwellings such as houses, offices, etc.

BACKGROUND
[0002] In recent years, automatic and robotic vacuum cleaners have been introduced for floor cleaning applications. These vacuum cleaners have self- driven technologies like floor cleaning, self-charging and object sensing. These vacuum cleaners have been developed for floor cleaning applications for wet mopping and dry mopping.
[0003] At the core of automated robotic floor cleaners, these integrate at the least two primary functional systems: a cleaning mechanism, which cleans the floor in the area where it is placed or moved across, and a mobile robotic platform, which autonomously moves the cleaning mechanism across the floor to different places. Both of these functional systems must work adequately for the robot to be effective at cleaning.
[0004] The cleaning robot designed in the state of the art so far allows for contact sensors and proximity sensors which are to be placed along the outer sides of the robot to detect obstacles and follow along the walls and furniture. In some designs, the bumper may extend outside the boundary of the circular base and as a means for feeling for walls and obstacles as the robot turns. The current cleaning robot design also includes drop sensors beneath the robot for detecting drop offs in the floor before the robot drives over a hazard.
[0005] As with both the above functional systems and sensors, other additional requirements and constraints on the design of the overall robotic cleaning apparatus, the challenge of developing an automated mobile robotic platform that can autonomously move around in nearly an infinite variety of highly structured or unstructured surfaces (e.g., people's homes) tends to be the most important consideration and a significant challenge on the design of such apparatus to this date.
[0006] The present technology of the automated robotics, other than the hand cleaning, the cleaning of overhead interior surfaces and side walls of houses and workplaces require manual intervention or attention. To overcome these applications, the present invention deals with the cleaning of overhead interior surfaces and walls of houses and workplaces.
[0007] In view of the foregoing, there is also a need for methods and means to provide an improved vacuum cleaning system for cleaning of dust and dirt particles deposited on overhead interior surfaces and walls. More particularly, there is a need for an economical and energy efficient system for overhead interior surface and wall cleaning with automatic vacuum cleaners.
[0008] The present invention avoids the problems/disadvantages noted above and overcome other problems encountered in conventional methods. The objects, advantages and novel features of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the detailed description.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[00010] The principal object of the embodiments of this invention is to provide an apparatus and method for automated cleaning of surfaces like walls, floor, ceiling, roof, etc. of rooms and houses.
[00011] Another object of the embodiments of this invention is to provide an eco-friendly method and apparatus for providing all round cleaning of the entire household, or the like dwellings, comprising ceiling and walls.
[00012] One another objective of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide cleaning of the interior and the exterior of the surface, more specifically the home.

SUMMARY
[00013] The present invention relates to an automated apparatus and method of cleaning surfaces, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for autonomous cleaning of dust, debris, and other foreign material on exterior and interior walls, ceiling, roof, floors of dwellings such as houses, offices, etc.
[00014] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an automated surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a UAV platform configured to maneuver along a surface; a suction assembly housed with the platform; a telescoping cleaning assembly operatively coupled to the suction assembly, the telescoping cleaning assembly being configured to extend from the suction assembly up to a target area; a cleaning head mounted at one end of the telescoping cleaning assembly, the cleaning head configured to clean the target area; a control unit operatively coupled to the UAV platform, the suction assembly, the telescoping cleaning assembly, and the cleaning head; a power source for supplying electrical power to the apparatus; and a user interface allowing an operator to control operation of the apparatus.
[00015] In an embodiment, the automated surface cleaning apparatus a navigation module communicably coupled to the control unit; and a sensor module communicably coupled to the control unit, the control unit being configured to identify the target area based upon inputs from the sensor module, and maneuver the apparatus towards the target area based upon inputs from the navigation module.
[00016] In an embodiment, the control unit initiates a cleaning operation based upon the identification and stops the cleaning operation upon cleansing of the target area.
[00017] In an embodiment, the cleaning head is configured to receive at least one attachment including one of a nozzle, scrubbing device, blowing device, liquid spraying device.
[00018] In an embodiment, the suction assembly includes a dirt collecting bag operatively coupled to the suction assembly, wherein the dirt collecting bag is configured to collect dirt under gravity during the cleaning operation, and opens completely around the suction assembly to collect dirt during a dirt suction process.
[00019] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for an automated surface cleaning is disclosed. The method includes positioning an automated surface cleaning apparatus within a three-dimensional space defined by floor, walls, and a ceiling; instructing, through a user interface, the apparatus to execute a cleaning operation; monitoring, through a sensor module, the three-dimensional space; identifying, through a control unit, based upon the monitoring a target area to be cleaned; identifying, through a navigation module, a navigation path to the target area; maneuvering, by the control unit, the apparatus along the navigation path towards the target area; extending, by the control unit, a telescoping cleaning assembly up to the target area; and executing the cleaning operation, through a cleaning head, of the target area
[00020] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like features.
[00021] Within the scope of this application it is expressly envisaged that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[00023] FIG. 1 illustrates an automated surface cleaning apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[00024] FIG. 2 illustrates functional components of the automated surface cleaning apparatus of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[00025] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram depicting a method for an automated surface cleaning in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00026] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00027] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[00028] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[00029] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[00030] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[00031] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[00032] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[00033] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[00034] Embodiments of the present invention may be provided as a computer program product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. The term “machine-readable storage medium” or “computer-readable storage medium” includes, but is not limited to, fixed (hard) drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact disc read-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs), programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, such as software or firmware).A machine-readable medium may include a non-transitory medium in which data may be stored and that does not include carrier waves and/or transitory electronic signals propagating wirelessly or over wired connections. Examples of a non-transitory medium may include, but are not limited to, a magnetic disk or tape, optical storage media such as compact disk (CD) or digital versatile disk (DVD), flash memory, memory or memory devices. A computer-program product may include code and/or machine-executable instructions that may represent a procedure, a function, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, a software package, a class, or any combination of instructions, data structures, or program statements. A code segment may be coupled to another code segment or a hardware circuit by passing and/or receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents. Information, arguments, parameters, data, etc. may be passed, forwarded, or transmitted via any suitable means including memory sharing, message passing, token passing, network transmission, etc.
[00035] Furthermore, embodiments may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks (e.g., a computer-program product) may be stored in a machine-readable medium. A processor(s) may perform the necessary tasks.
[00036] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system.
[00037] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[00038] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[00039] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[00040] The present invention relates to an automated apparatus and method of cleaning surfaces, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for autonomous cleaning of dust, debris, and other foreign material on exterior and interior walls, ceiling, roof, floors of dwellings such as houses, offices, etc.
[00041] The present invention relates to a vacuum-based and gravity-based automated surface cleaning apparatus with disinfectant means, to clean and disinfect all surfaces, more particularly overhead interior, exterior and side walls of surfaces that come in contact with the said vacuum cleaners.
[00042] FIG. 1 illustrates an automated surface cleaning apparatus 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the present invention is an automated surface cleaning apparatus 100 wherein cleaning the surfaces of houses and workplaces comprises but not limited to homes, offices, industries and commercial places. In another embodiment, the present invention, is an automated surface cleaning apparatus 100 wherein cleaning the exterior surfaces of houses and workplaces comprises but not limited to glass windows, roof top, walls and other outdoor areas. In an embodiment, apparatus 100 includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform 102. The UAV is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. Its flight is controlled either autonomously by onboard computers or by the remote control of a pilot on the ground or in another vehicle. In an example, the UAV platform 102 includes a housing 102-A to house and support different structural and functional components.
[00043] As shown in FIG. 1, the UAV platform 102 further includes a plurality of landing legs 102-B provided at a bottom portion of the housing 102-A. The UAV platform 102 is configured to land over a surface about the landing legs 102-B after a flight. In an example, the landing legs 102-B are made up of a high strength and low weight material that can support the weight of the UAV platform 102 during landing. In an example, the landing legs 102-B are retractable within the housing 102-A during the take-off of the UAV platform 102 and are extended during a landing operation. In another example, the landing legs 102-B may be provided with electrical components for receiving power for charging of the UAV platform 102, wherein the landing legs 102-B are configured to land on a charging docking station.
[00044] The UAV platform 102 further includes a plurality of air lifting arms 102-C having impellers 102-D. In an example, the arms 102-C are made of light weight high strength material capable of withstanding drag and lift forces during flight of the UAV platform 102. The impellers 102-D may include two or more blades configured to be driven by high efficiency motors to provide required lifting force to the UAV platform 102 to fly in three-dimensional space. The lifting arms 102-C and impellers 102-D helps to move the apparatus 100 in vertical directions like upward and downward, also moves the apparatus 100 in horizontal directions like the left side and right side of the apparatus 100.
[00045] Referring to FIG. 1, the apparatus 100 further includes a suction assembly 103 housed with the UAV platform 102. The suction assembly 103 comprises the suction mechanism that is used to capture or collect the dust and dirt particles deposited on the overhead interior or exterior surface and further the side walls of the houses, domestic and commercial workplaces. In an embodiment, the suction assembly 103 includes a suction fan assembly 103-A. The suction fan assembly 103-A defines a suction side “S” and a pressure side “P”. During operation of the suction fan assembly 103-A an air-flow is maintained in the direction “A” for suction of dust, dirt, or any other foreign material. In an example, the suction assembly 103 consists of a High efficiency BLDC Motor, Suction Fan, and Motor Housing which can generate minimum of 5KPa Suction and 600 Ltr/min of Air flow for efficient cleaning of various dust particles.
[00046] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 further includes a telescoping cleaning assembly 104 operatively coupled to the suction assembly 103. In an embodiment, the telescopic cleaning assembly 104 extends from the suction side “S” of the suction fan assembly 103-A. In an embodiment, the telescopic cleaning assembly 104 includes a telescopic tube-like structure configured for extension and retraction to achieve different length configurations. The telescoping cleaning assembly 104 can extend to access the overhead surface and side walls of the house and workplaces. In an example, the telescopic cleaning assembly 104 can be controlled using Solenoid or the like electrical or mechanical or pneumatic actuators for extending its length.
[00047] Referring to FIG. 1, the apparatus 100 further includes a cleaning head 106 mounted at one end of the telescoping cleaning assembly 104. In an embodiment, the cleaning head 106 is configured for cleaning of dust, dirt, or any other foreign material.
[00048] FIG. 2 illustrates functional components of the automated surface cleaning apparatus 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, the apparatus 100 includes a control unit 108. In an embodiment, the control unit 108 is operatively coupled to the UAV platform 102, the suction assembly 103, the telescoping cleaning assembly 104, and the cleaning head 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the control unit 108 includes a processing engine(s). The processing engine(s) may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s). In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s). In such examples, the system may comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to system and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) may be implemented by electronic circuitry. The data is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s).
[00049] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 together, the apparatus 100 further includes a power source 110 for supplying electrical power to various components the apparatus 100. In an example, the power source 110 may be a DC power source or an AC power source. In an embodiment, the power source 110 is a High efficiency Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
[00050] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 is also provided with a user interface 112. The user interface 112 allows an operator to control operation of the apparatus 100 through various input / output functions. In an example, the user interface 112 may be touch screen interface. In another embodiment, the user interface 112 may be provided on a handheld device of the operator for remotely instructing and controlling the apparatus 100. The handheld device may be a smartphone, tablet, or the like device.
[00051] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the apparatus 100 further includes a navigation module 113. The navigation module 113 is communicably coupled to the control unit 108. In an example, the navigation module 113 may include a Navigation algorithm based on SLAM or any other suitable logic to navigate and avoid obstacles, and also has ability to map the three-dimensional space.
[00052] In an embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1-2, the apparatus 100 further includes a sensor module 114. The sensor module 114 is communicably coupled to the control unit 108. In an example, the sensor module 114 may include a plurality of sensors which include LiDar, Visual Camera, Infra-Red, Mechanical Switch, Ultrasonic Sensors, or the like. In an example, the sensor module 114 is configured for mapping the surrounding and detecting various obstacles present in the three-dimensional space, and further assists the navigation module 113.
[00053] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram depicting a method 300 for an automated surface cleaning in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00054] In an embodiment, at step 302, the method 300 includes positioning the automated surface cleaning apparatus 100 within a three-dimensional space defined by floor, walls, and a ceiling. As mentioned earlier, the apparatus 100 is configured for cleaning of dust, debris, and other foreign material on exterior and interior walls, ceiling, roof, floors of dwellings such as houses, offices, etc.
[00055] At step 304, the method 300 includes, instructing, through a user interface 112, the apparatus 100 to execute a cleaning operation. In an example, the operator may provide instructions to the apparatus 100 to perform a cleaning operation in a particular room or surrounding. In an example, the operator can control the apparatus 100 using a Mobile Application for scheduled cleaning, selecting various cleaning modes, Go/No-Go zones creation, Cleaning History etc.
[00056] At step 306, the method 300 includes, monitoring, through the sensor module 114, the three-dimensional space requiring cleaning. In an example, the sensor module 114 monitors the three-dimensional space and identifies obstacles or the like articles present and provide relevant input to the control unit 108. The sensor module 114 also provides images and visuals of the three-dimensional space indicating presence of dust, dirt, debris, or the like foreign material.
[00057] At step 308, the method 300 includes, identifying a target area to be cleaned, through the control unit 108, based upon the monitoring at step 306.
[00058] At step 310, the method 300 includes, identifying a navigation path to the target area, through the navigation module 113.
[00059] Upon identification of the target area and the navigation path, at step 312, the method 300 includes maneuvering, by the control unit 108, the apparatus 100 along the navigation path towards the target area.
[00060] Upon maneuvering to the target area, at step 314, the method 300 includes extending, by the control unit 108, the telescoping cleaning assembly 104 up to the target area.
[00061] At step 316, the method 300 includes, executing the cleaning operation, through the cleaning head 106, of the target area. In an embodiment, the control unit 108, based upon the monitoring of the foreign material present, identifies the type of cleaning required by the target area. For example, the target area may require dusting, dry cleaning, wet cleaning, mopping, drying, or a combination thereof. Accordingly, the control unit 108 executes the cleaning operation through the cleaning head 106. Further in an embodiment, to perform the requisite identified cleaning operation the cleaning head 106 is configured to receive at least one attachment 115 including one of a nozzle, scrubbing device, blowing device, liquid spraying device.
[00062] Referring to FIG. 1, the suction assembly 103 of the apparatus 100 includes a dirt collecting bag 116. In an embodiment, the dirt collecting bag 116 is operatively coupled to the suction assembly 103. In an embodiment, during the cleaning operation, the dirt collecting bag 116 is configured to receive and collect falling dirt or foreign particles under gravity. Further, in an embodiment, the dirt collecting bag 116 is configured to receive and collect the scattered foreign particles based upon suction from the suction assembly 103. In an example, the dirt collecting bag 116 opens completely 360 degrees top of the suction assembly 103 to collect dirt during a dirt suction process. In an embodiment, the control unit 108 continuously receives inputs from the sensor module 114 and identifies whether the target area has been cleaned or not. The control unit 108 stops the cleaning operation upon cleansing of the target area. Upon completion of the cleaning operation, the apparatus 100 is configured to dock with the charging station and the dirt collecting bag 116 is discarded.
[00063] While some embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, those are completely exemplary in nature. The disclosure is not limited to the embodiments as elaborated herein only and it would be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. All such modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents are completely within the scope of the present disclosure. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims.
,CLAIMS:We Claim:

1. An automated surface cleaning apparatus (100) comprising:
a UAV platform (102) configured to maneuver along a surface;
a suction assembly (103) housed with the platform (102);
a telescoping cleaning assembly (104) operatively coupled to the suction assembly (103), the telescoping cleaning assembly (104) being configured to extend from the suction assembly (103) up to a target area;
a cleaning head (106) mounted at one end of the telescoping cleaning assembly (104), the cleaning head (106) configured to clean the target area;
a control unit (108) operatively coupled to the UAV platform (102), the suction assembly (103), the telescoping cleaning assembly (104), and the cleaning head (106);
a power source (110) for supplying electrical power to the apparatus (100); and
a user interface (112) allowing an operator to control operation of the apparatus (100).
2. The automated surface cleaning apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1 includes:
a navigation module (113) communicably coupled to the control unit (108); and
a sensor module (114) communicably coupled to the control unit (108), the control unit (108) being configured to:
identify the target area based upon inputs from the sensor module (114), and
maneuver the apparatus (100) towards the target area based upon inputs from the navigation module (113).
3. The automated surface cleaning apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (108) initiates a cleaning operation based upon the identification and stops the cleaning operation upon cleansing of the target area.
4. The automated surface cleaning apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cleaning head (106) is configured to receive at least one attachment (115) including one of a nozzle, scrubbing device, blowing device, liquid spraying device.
5. The automated surface cleaning apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the suction assembly (103) includes:
a dirt collecting bag (116) operatively coupled to the suction assembly (103), wherein the dirt collecting bag (116) is configured to:
collect dirt under gravity during the cleaning operation, and
opens completely around the suction assembly (103) to collect dirt during a dirt suction process.
6. A method for an automated surface cleaning, the method comprising:
positioning an automated surface cleaning apparatus (100) within a three-dimensional space defined by floor, walls, and a ceiling;
instructing, through a user interface (112), the apparatus (100) to execute a cleaning operation;
monitoring, through a sensor module (114), the three-dimensional space;
identifying, through a control unit (108), based upon the monitoring a target area to be cleaned;
identifying, through a navigation module (113), a navigation path to the target area;
maneuvering, by the control unit (108), the apparatus (100) along the navigation path towards the target area;
extending, by the control unit (108), a telescoping cleaning assembly (104) up to the target area; and
executing the cleaning operation, through a cleaning head (106), of the target area.
7. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the control unit (108) initiates a cleaning operation based upon the identification and stops the cleaning operation upon cleansing of the target area.
8. The method as claimed in claim 6 further includes stopping the cleaning operation upon cleansing of the target area.
9. The method as claimed in claim 8 further includes:
collecting dirt through a dirt collecting bag (116); and
discarding the dirt collecting bag (116) upon completion of the cleaning operation.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the dirt collecting bag (116) is configured to:
collect dirt under gravity during the cleaning operation, and
opens completely around the suction assembly (103) to collect dirt during a dirt suction process.