Patent No. EP2963515 (titled "Robot Cleaner And Method For Controlling The Same") was filed by Samsung Electronics on Jul 2, 2015. The application was issued on Jun 1, 2022.
A robot cleaner that automatically navigates to a user-designated location while avoiding obstacles, using a remote-controlled light source to guide its movement. The robot continuously receives and follows the light signal, tracing the designated path while detecting and adapting to nearby obstacles. When an obstacle is detected, the robot adjusts its path to maintain a safe distance, ensuring collision-free navigation to the target location.

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