РОБОТИЗИРОВАННАЯ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА

Modul zur Erhaltung individueller Selbstständigkeit und Mobilität

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Robotic service device

A robotic service device is described for use on a robotic picking system grid. The robotic service device is capable of driving to any location on the grid (14, fig 1) order to perform maintenance operations or cleaning. Additionally, the service device may be used to rescue robotic load handling devices (30, fig 4) operational in the picking system. The robotic service device may comprise a releasable docking mechanism 3 to enable it to dock and latch on to malfunctioning load handling devices 30. The service device is provided with cleaning means and may be provided with camera means 2 to enable the condition of the grid 14 and other robotic devices to be monitored. The cleaning means may include brush mechanisms (6, fig 7a) and a vacuum cleaning system (7, fig 7a) mounted adjacent each set of wheels. The device may include a spray device (5, fig 7a) capable of discharging suitable detergent under the control of the central picking system. The service device may comprise seating means ...

Command and control of a robot by a contact center with third-party monitoring

A robot operates in an unmonitored or monitored mode. At least one operation parameter is communicated to a third party. When the robot receives a signal indicating the third part is receiving the parameter data operates the robot in a monitored mode. In the absence to receive the signal the robot operates in an unmonitored mode. A robot may be allowed to perform certain operations if monitored or prevented from such operations if unmonitored. If authorized, a robot may be able to perform certain operations unmonitored; however, the third party may report the authorized exception. Should the robot be unmonitored, and absent unauthorized exception, the robot performs only those operations approved for unmonitored mode. Otherwise, the robot is enabled to perform tasks approved for monitored and unmonitored mode. The third party may report the monitoring, lack of monitoring, and compliance with a monitoring program accordingly.

Command and control of a robot by a contact center with third-party monitoring

Two wheel automatic guided vehicles used in combination

A robotic transportation apparatus is provided with four automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) 10, each having left and right wheels with their own motors and rotational couplings 27, 29 on a vertical axis to a frame. Linkages 97, 99 are provided at the left, right, front and rear of the apparatus, with AGVs 10 at the front left, front right, rear left and rear right, and where linkages 97, 99 can rotate relative to the AGVs. Preferably linkages 97, 99 form a parallelogram, with length linkages 97 being longer than width linkages 99. Typically, in use the linkages will form a rectangle, and will be capable of rotating to form a non-rectangular parallelogram. A platform or box container may be placed over the linkages. Also disclosed is an arrangement with two AGVs at the front and rear.

Autonomous vehicle stations

NAVIGATION USING PLANNED ROBOT TRAVEL PATHS

A method for generating a navigation map of an environment in which a plurality of robots will navigate, includes obtaining an image of the environment defined by a plurality of pixels, each having a cost value. The environment includes an image of a fixed object having a set of pixels corresponding to its location and having a first defined cost value. The method includes obtaining a planned path image for the robots, which include a first set of pixels corresponding to the location of each robot in the environment and a second set of pixels adjacent to the first set of pixels and extending along a planned path of travel toward a destination. The first set of pixels of each robot having the first defined cost value and the second set of pixels having a second defined cost value. The second defined cost value is less than the first defined cost value.

ROBOTIC NAVIGATION UTILIZING SEMANTIC MAPPING

A method for performing tasks on items located in a space using a robot, the items being located proximate fiducial markers, each fiducial marker having a fiducial identification. The method includes receiving an order to perform a task on at least one item and determining the fiducial identification associated with the at least one item. The method also includes obtaining, using the fiducial identification of the at least one item, a set of coordinates representing a position of the fiducial marker with the determined fiducial identification, in a coordinate system defined by the space. The method further includes navigating the robot to the coordinates of the fiducial marker associated with said determined fiducial identification.

A REMOTE CONTROLLED SHOPPING CART WITH A MECHANICAL ARM

A remote controlled shopping cart with mechanical arms and video cameras allows online shoppers view, select, and pick up individual items in a grocery store, supermarket, or other shops. The cart has a remote controlled moving device, which allows to move and direct the cart to a shelf with desired products. The remote controlled mechanical arms allow to pick-up products and put them into the cart or a removable basket.

A REMOTE CONTROLLED SHOPPING CART WITH A MECHANICAL ARM

A remote controlled shopping cart with mechanical arms and video cameras allows online shoppers view, select, and pick up individual items in a grocery store, supermarket, or other shops. The cart has a remote controlled moving device, which allows to move and direct the cart to a shelf with desired products. The remote controlled mechanical arms allow to pick-up products and put them into the cart or a removable basket.

AUTONOMOUS CORRECTION OF ALIGNMENT ERROR IN A MASTER-SLAVE ROBOTIC SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for correcting an alignment error between an end effector of a tool associated with a slave and a master actuator in a master-slave robotic system in which an orientation of the end effector is remotely controlled by an orientation of the master actuator by producing, transmitting, receiving and/or generating control signals: master actuator orientation signals (RMCURR), end effector orientation signals (REENEW) and master-slave misalignment signals (R?). Producing control signals from the master to the slave involves receiving and transmitting an enablement signal when the enablement signal is active and not active. In response, computing the master-slave misalignment signals (R?) and detecting a second difference between the master actuator orientation (RMCURR) and the end effector orientation (REENEW) signals. The processor adjusts the master-slave misalignment signals (R?) to reduce the alignment difference to satisfy an alignment criterion so that subsequent ...

Method to control the activities of a robot.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Steuerung der Aktivitäten eines Roboters, wobei der Roboter einen Situationsmanager, der in ein Situationsnetzwerk zur Ermittlung von Bedürfnissen und in ein Aktionsnetzwerk zur Bestimmung von Massnahmen zur Erfüllung der Bedürfnisse unterteilt ist, einen Planer zur Priorisierung von Massnahmen, die vom Situationsmanager und optional von einem Eingabegerät vorgeschlagen werden, und einen Sensor zur Erfassung eines Ereignisses umfasst. Sowohl das Situationsnetzwerk als auch das Aktionsnetzwerk basieren auf Wahrscheinlichkeitsmodellen. Die Unterteilung des Situationsmanagers in ein Situationsnetzwerk und ein Aktionsnetzwerk bewirkt, dass die Berechnung der geeigneten Massnahme für eine konkrete Situation nicht direkt auf den tatsächlichen Daten basiert, sondern vielmehr auf der Berechnung der Bedürfnisse der konkreten Situation. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Roboter zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

The emotional state of a person by a robot detection method.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Erfassung des emotionalen Zustands einer Person durch einen Roboter, wobei der Roboter einen Situationsmanager, der in ein Situationsnetzwerk zur Ermittlung von Bedürfnissen und in ein Aktionsnetzwerk zur Bestimmung von Massnahmen zur Erfüllung der Bedürfnisse unterteilt ist, einen Planer zur Priorisierung von Massnahmen, die vom Situationsmanager und optional von einem Eingabegerät vorgeschlagen werden, und einen Sensor zur Erfassung eines Ereignisses umfasst. Sowohl das Situationsnetzwerk als auch das Aktionsnetzwerk basieren auf Wahrscheinlichkeitsmodellen. Die Unterteilung des Situationsmanagers in ein Situationsnetzwerk und ein Aktionsnetzwerk bewirkt, dass die Berechnung der geeigneten Massnahme für eine konkrete Situation nicht direkt auf den tatsächlichen Daten basiert, sondern vielmehr auf der Berechnung der Bedürfnisse der konkreten Situation. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Roboter zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

Method for social interaction with a robot.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur sozialen Interaktion mit einem Roboter, wobei der Roboter einen Situationsmanager, der in ein Situationsnetzwerk zur Ermittlung von Bedürfnissen und in ein Aktionsnetzwerk zur Bestimmung von Massnahmen zur Erfüllung der Bedürfnisse unterteilt ist, einen Planer zur Priorisierung von Massnahmen, die vom Situationsmanager und optional von einem Eingabegerät vorgeschlagen werden, und einen Sensor zur Erfassung eines Ereignisses umfasst. Sowohl das Situationsnetzwerk als auch das Aktionsnetzwerk basieren auf Wahrscheinlichkeitsmodellen. Die Unterteilung des Situationsmanagers in ein Situationsnetzwerk und ein Aktionsnetzwerk bewirkt, dass die Berechnung der geeigneten Massnahme für eine konkrete Situation nicht direkt auf den tatsächlichen Daten basiert, sondern vielmehr auf der Berechnung der Bedürfnisse der konkreten Situation. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Roboter zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

Method for social interaction with a robot.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur sozialen Interaktion mit einem Roboter, wobei der Roboter einen Situationsmanager, der in ein Situationsnetzwerk zur Ermittlung von Bedürfnissen und in ein Aktionsnetzwerk zur Bestimmung von Massnahmen zur Erfüllung der Bedürfnisse unterteilt ist, einen Planer zur Priorisierung von Massnahmen, die vom Situationsmanager und optional von einem Eingabegerät vorgeschlagen werden, und einen Sensor zur Erfassung eines Ereignisses umfasst. Sowohl das Situationsnetzwerk als auch das Aktionsnetzwerk basieren auf Wahrscheinlichkeitsmodellen. Die Unterteilung des Situationsmanagers in ein Situationsnetzwerk und ein Aktionsnetzwerk bewirkt, dass die Berechnung der geeigneten Massnahme für eine konkrete Situation nicht direkt auf den tatsächlichen Daten basiert, sondern vielmehr auf der Berechnung der Bedürfnisse der konkreten Situation. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Roboter zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

Method to control the activities of a robot.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Steuerung der Aktivitäten eines Roboters, wobei der Roboter einen Situationsmanager, der in ein Situationsnetzwerk zur Ermittlung von Bedürfnissen und in ein Aktionsnetzwerk zur Bestimmung von Massnahmen zur Erfüllung der Bedürfnisse unterteilt ist, einen Planer zur Priorisierung von Massnahmen, die vom Situationsmanager und optional von einem Eingabegerät vorgeschlagen werden, und einen Sensor zur Erfassung eines Ereignisses umfasst. Sowohl das Situationsnetzwerk als auch das Aktionsnetzwerk basieren auf Wahrscheinlichkeitsmodellen. Die Unterteilung des Situationsmanagers in ein Situationsnetzwerk und ein Aktionsnetzwerk bewirkt, dass die Berechnung der geeigneten Massnahme für eine konkrete Situation nicht direkt auf den tatsächlichen Daten basiert, sondern vielmehr auf der Berechnung der Bedürfnisse der konkreten Situation. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Roboter zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

The emotional state of a person by a robot detection method.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Erfassung des emotionalen Zustands einer Person durch einen Roboter, wobei der Roboter einen Situationsmanager, der in ein Situationsnetzwerk zur Ermittlung von Bedürfnissen und in ein Aktionsnetzwerk zur Bestimmung von Massnahmen zur Erfüllung der Bedürfnisse unterteilt ist, einen Planer zur Priorisierung von Massnahmen, die vom Situationsmanager und optional von einem Eingabegerät vorgeschlagen werden, und einen Sensor zur Erfassung eines Ereignisses umfasst. Sowohl das Situationsnetzwerk als auch das Aktionsnetzwerk basieren auf Wahrscheinlichkeitsmodellen. Die Unterteilung des Situationsmanagers in ein Situationsnetzwerk und ein Aktionsnetzwerk bewirkt, dass die Berechnung der geeigneten Massnahme für eine konkrete Situation nicht direkt auf den tatsächlichen Daten basiert, sondern vielmehr auf der Berechnung der Bedürfnisse der konkreten Situation. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung einen Roboter zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.

Medizinischer Assistenz-Roboter.

Der medizinische Assistenz-Roboter hat die Aufgabe zu helfen die Roboter-Performance und dadurch den Patienten-Nutzen zu maximieren und jegliche Risiken bei der Durchführung der Operation Eingriffen zu minimieren. Der Roboter besteht aus in einem Raum (1, 15) hängend installierten, von einer Hubstange (2), einer Roboter-Transportbasis (3) und von zwei Schienen (4, 5) fahrbar getragenen kinematischen Knick-Armen (7-13) getragen von einem Kreuzträger (6) an welchem die kinematischen Haupt-Knick-Arme (7, 8, 9, 10) aufgehängt sind und, installiert oberhalb vom Kreuztrager (6), von einem Stangenträger (11), welcher die kinematischen Assistenz Knick-Arme (12, 13) trägt.

Vereinfachte mehrteilige Auftankvorrichtung und Auftankungsverfahren.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine mehrteilige Auftankvorrichtung (1) zur Auftankung einer elektrischen Antriebsbatterie (A) oder eines Fluidtanks (B) eines bewegbaren Fahrzeugs, mit der eine vereinfachte reproduzierbare Auftankung erreicht werden soll. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass die mit dem Fahrzeug fahrzeugseitig mitgeführte Kopplungsvorrichtung Verbindungsmittel (230) als mindestens eine Ladespule, in Form von Ladekontakten oder als Ladestutzen (230) ausgestaltet aufweist und einen Manipulatorarm (24) zum Herablassen, Verfahren und Absenken der Kontaktplatte (23) in einem Zentrum der stationären Bodenkopplungsvorrichtung (3) aufweist, wobei der Manipulatorarm (24) ein fahrzeugseitig schwenk- und rotierbar befestigtes Oberarmsegment (240), ein Gelenk (241'), ein Unterarmsegment (242) und ein weiteres Gelenk (241") zur Befestigung der Kontaktplatte (23) aufweist und von der Rechner- und Steuereinheit automatisch gesteuert ist. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Auftankungsverfahren.

Smart home service robot system based on diet and health management

INTERNET OF THINGS-BASED TRANSPORTATION ROBOT AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to an internet of things (IoT)-based transportation robot capable of reducing a picking error and an operating method thereof. According to the present invention, an IoT-based transportation robot including a distance sensor comprises: a battery unit; a driving unit to operate the IoT-based transportation robot by electric energy provided from the battery unit; a distance sensor unit mounted on the front surface of the IoT-based transportation robot to measure a distance from an object disposed on a front side; an area setting unit to divide an obstacle area and a tracking area based on a distance value detected from the distance sensor unit; a recognition unit recognizing a worker in the tracking area and recognizing an obstacle in the obstacle area based on the distance value received from the distance sensor unit to provide a recognition result to a control unit; and the control unit to control the IoT-based transportation robot to be moved based on obstacle ...

MOVING ROBOT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

An aspect of the present invention provides a moving robot, and a method of controlling the same. A patch is formed on an image photographed by a camera from a movement of a moving robot, and a position of the moving robot is corrected based on a patch from which a motion blur is removed by estimating the motion blur of the patch; thereby improving accuracy in tracking and visual SLAM, and improving user reliability with respect to a product through accurate mapping. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the moving robot comprises: a body; a driving unit to move the body; a camera coupled with the body, photographing the surroundings of the body; a position detecting unit to generate a patch from an image photographed by the camera, tracing a position of the body based on a patch from which a motion blur is removed by estimating the motion blur of the patch; and a control unit to control the driving unit based on a position of the body traced by the position detecting unit ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTING TENNIS BALLS BY USING BALANCED SEARCH FOR SPECIFIED RANGE

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for automatically collecting tennis balls by using balanced search for a specified range. The apparatus for automatically collecting tennis balls by using balanced search for a specified range comprises: a collection roller (110) which collects tennis balls; a roller motor (120) which enables the tennis balls to be collected into a tennis ball collection box (130); the tennis ball collection box (130) which stores a plurality of the collected tennis balls; wheel units (150) which perform rotation driving; an encoder motor (150a) which provides a moving distance as feedback information; a motor driver (150b) which is formed to control the encoder motor (150a); and a slope (160) which is formed in the shape of a plane having a predetermined angle. The apparatus for automatically collecting tennis balls by using balanced search for a specified range provides an effect of searching a specified range without omission and collecting tennis ...

소포 분류 시스템 및 방법

... 운송 컨테이너를 관리하기 위한 시스템은 보관-회수 시스템 및 적어도 하나의 프로세서를 포함한다. 보관-회수 시스템은, 복수의 적층가능 컨테이너를 수용할 수 있는 서로 인접하는 복수의 적층체를 형성하는 프레임워크(각 적층가능 컨테이너는 운송 컨테이너를 포함하기에 적합함); 분류 및/또는 발송을 위해 선택된 적층가능 컨테이너를 프레임워크로부터 회수하는 복수의 로봇형 픽커(picker)/로드(load) 취급기를 포함한다. 적어도 하나의 프로세서는, 시스템에 들어가는 복수의 운송 컨테이너 각각에 대한 목적지 주소 정보를 받거나 이 정보에 접근하고, 운송 컨테이너에 근거하여 발송을 위한 복수의 운송 컨테이너의 서브세트를 선택하며, 그리고 발송을 위한 선택된 운송 컨테이너를 회수하라고 복수의 로봇형 픽커 중의 적어도 하나에 지시하기 위한 신호를 발생시키도록 구성되어 있다.

LAWN MOWER ROBOT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

A lawn mower robot includes a water tank configured to store water, a nozzle, and a cleaning module that is configured to clean the cutting blades of the robot by spraying water stored in the water tank on the blades through the nozzle.

Set-Top Box with Interactive Portal and System and Method for Use of Same

A set-top box with an interactive portal and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, the set-top box includes a housing that secures a signal input, a signal output, a processor, a transceiver, and memory therein in an interconnected bus architecture. The set-top box establishes a pairing with a proximate robot executing room service to a room where the set-top box is located. As the proximate robot executes room service, signals are received from the proximate robot. The set-top box then generates an interactive portal that provides a description of the behavior of the proximate robot and facilitates guest interaction with the proximate robot.

Support robot and methods of use thereof

A support robot and control system for timely and efficiently providing at least one of a tool, a part, a component, an electrical supply, and an air supply within an assembly line operation. The support robot and system may include a detection unit for detecting user and a motion planning unit for controlling the motion of the robot based on data received from the detection unit. The support robot may further include an input unit for receiving input from a user. The system may estimate work progress of a user via a work progress estimation unit. The work progress estimation unit may determine work production based on at least an output from the detection unit and information obtained from a work progress database. The system may further include a robot location adjustment unit. The robot location adjustment unit may adjust the location of the robot based on information received from the motion planning unit. Further, the support robot may include a moveable tray, wherein the movable tray ...

Robot service cooperation system, platform and method

A robot service cooperation system (10) includes a server (12), a mobile terminal (14) and various robots (16a-16c) respectively connected to a network (100). Each of applications (A1, A2, A3, - - - ) on the network is written with cooperation information indicating that which other application can be cooperated with. A CPU (20) of the server specifies (S3) at least based on the cooperation information a plurality of cooperable services that can be provided to a user of the mobile terminal, presents (S7) the specified plurality of services to the user and makes (S13) the user select an arbitrary combination, and makes (S17, S19) a plurality of services constituting the selected combination cooperate mutually by registering at least a start condition of each service into an event queue in association with at least an end event of another service.

COMMUNICATION ROBOT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A communication robot for operating a massage providing apparatus by executing an artificial intelligence algorithm (AI) and/or machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for the Internet of things and a method for operating the communication robot are provided. The method for operating the communication robot may include acquiring a spoken utterance of a user positioned within a prescribed range from the massage providing apparatus, tracking a spoken utterance direction of the user from the spoken utterance of the user, orienting the communication robot towards the spoken utterance direction of the user, acquiring a voice command included in the spoken utterance in relation to operation of the massage providing apparatus, and operating the massage providing apparatus according to the voice command.

AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY APPARATUS AND AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY METHOD

An automated assembly apparatus includes an assembly robot, which has a plurality of hands of different heights and an XY-axis moving unit movable in a horizontal direction, and a plurality of operation base units which have operation bases and Z-axis moving unit capable of moving the operation bases in a vertical direction. The automated assembly apparatus further includes a control unit which raises in advance, before the assembly robot reaches above the operation bases, the operation bases by the Z-axis moving unit to positions where the operation bases do not interfere with the plurality of hands.

Robot

The guide robot includes a case having a coupling hole and a door type display structure that is capable of opening or closing the coupling hole. Access to the body part in which main electrical components are provided may be easy. An installation plate coupled to a main frame, a slide guide and a guide plate, which are coupled to the installation plate, and a plurality of link type coupling devices coupled to one side of the guide plate and connected to the display unit may be provided to open or close the coupling hole by rotating the display unit after the display unit slidably moves.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD THEREOF

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises: a communication unit connected to a network; and a processor for searching for, through the communication unit, a robot, which can perform an operation required for a service, among robots for providing different services, and providing the service by controlling an operation of the searched-for robot, when the service is requested from one of other electronic devices connected through the network.

Apparatus and method for enabling rapid configuration and reconfiguration of a robotic assemblage

Modular components form a robotic assembly. the mod-components include modules and tools, each have a set of functions and capabilities, are rapidly configured-reconfigured to function cooperatively, creating a configurable robotic assemblage. Each mod-component incorporates a standardized connector mating with any other standardized connector in an interchangeable manner providing mechanical stability, power, and signals therebetween. Each mod-component incorporates a processor, data storage for mod-component identity, status, and programmable functionality, and for responding to commands. Storage is reprogrammed while the robot is operational, altering both commands and responses. After interconnection, inter-module power and communication are established and each modular component identifies itself and its functionality, thereby providing “plug and play” configuration.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC PARKING

An automatic parking control system includes a movable parking robot to load and carry a vehicle to be parked, a parking guide server for providing the parking robot with a moving path to the target parking space, and one or more posts, installed nearby an accessible parking area, for controlling a moving path of the parking robot in real time through communications with the parking robot.

PORTER MODULE AND ROBOT HAVING THE SAME

A porter module includes: a main body having a space formed between a left body and a right body spaced apart from each other in a left-right direction; a left pressing body disposed on the left body; a right pressing body disposed on the right body and disposed to face the left pressing body; and an adjusting mechanism installed in the main body and moving at least one of the left pressing body and the right pressing body to adjust an interval between the left pressing body and the right pressing body.

PIPELINE PATROL INSPECTION ROBOT HAVING VARIABLE TRACKS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

The present invention discloses a pipeline patrol inspection robot having variable tracks and a control method therefor. The pipeline patrol inspection robot of the present invention includes a robot body, track assemblies symmetrically disposed on a left side and a right side of the robot body, and a movement driving mechanism. The robot body is connected to the track assemblies on the left side and the right side by track fixtures, and track angle adjusting mechanisms are respectively connected between the robot body and the track assemblies on the left side and the right side. By means of the present invention, a track camber angle can be adjusted. In addition, each track angle adjusting mechanism is independent, and has desirable flexibility to adapt to different pipeline environments.

TRAY AND ROBOT HAVING SAME

A tray according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a housing having a lower plate and a perimeter wall provided on the lower plate and having a space formed inside the perimeter wall; a stabler comprising a moving body movably accommodated in the space; and a plurality of dampers disposed between an edge of the moving body and the perimeter wall.

OBJECT HANDLING APPARATUS

An apparatus for handling electronic components such as hard disk drives. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a main body defining an interior space with an open front; a drive system that propels and positions the apparatus along horizontal surface; a fan system mounted within the interior space and positioned to blow air down into the interior space; a first gripper apparatus that engages an equipment drawer of an electronics rack; and a second gripper apparatus that grips and removes a target electronic component from a target position located within the equipment drawer, wherein at least a back surface of the main body includes perforations so that sufficient air flow generated by the fan system flows through the perforations to maintain cooling of electronic components in the equipment drawer when the equipment drawer is in the extracted position.

FÖRDERER-SCREENING WÄHREND DES ROBOTERGESTÜTZTEN ENTLADENS VON ARTIKELN

Ein robotergestütztes Materialhandhabungssystem weist eine Steuerung auf, die eine Nasenfördererfläche in der Nähe eines Artikelstapels positioniert, einen Robotermanipulator verwendet, um einen oder mehrere Artikel pro Vorgang auf den Nasenförderer von dem Artikelstapel zu bewegen, und eine Abtastung der Nasenfördererfläche empfängt, um jeweilige Positionen von Artikeln zu erfassen, die auf der Nasenfördererfläche aufgenommen sind. Die Steuerung bestimmt, ob die jeweiligen Positionen von etwaigen abgetasteten Artikeln eine sofortige Rückwärtsförderung durch die zwei oder mehr parallelen Förderer mit einer ersten Geschwindigkeit verhindern. Wenn dies erfasst wird, bewirkt die Steuerung, dass mindestens einer der zwei oder mehr parallelen Förderer mit der ersten Geschwindigkeit arbeitet und mindestens ein anderer von zwei oder mehr parallelen Förderern mit einer zweiten Geschwindigkeit arbeitet, die nicht gleich der ersten Geschwindigkeit ist, so dass Kartons einen schmaleren hinteren Förderer ...

Ladevorrichtung für ein zumindest teilweise elektrisch betriebenes Kraftfahrzeug zum Laden eines elektrischen Energiespeichers während eines Montageprozesses, Montagesystem sowie Verfahren

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Ladevorrichtung (12) für ein zumindest teilweise elektrisch betriebenes Kraftfahrzeug (18) zum Laden eines elektrischen Energiespeichers (20) des Kraftfahrzeugs (18) während eines Montageprozesses des Kraftfahrzeugs (18) in einem Montagesystem (10), mit einer Ladeeinrichtung (22) zum Bereitstellen von elektrischer Energie für den elektrischen Energiespeicher (20) und mit einer Verbindungseinrichtung (24) zum elektrischen Kontaktieren der Ladeeinrichtung (22) mit dem elektrischen Energiespeicher (20), wobei die Ladevorrichtung (12) eine Antriebseinrichtung (26) aufweist, welche dazu ausgebildet ist, sich während des Montageprozesses des Kraftfahrzeugs (18) synchron und mit einer festen relativen Position (P) zum sich auf einem Montageband (14) des Montagesystems (10) bewegenden Kraftfahrzeug (18) autonom fortzubewegen. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Montagesystem (10) sowie ein Verfahren.

Robot for use as an eating aid

Modular frame for an intelligent robot

A modular frame for an intelligent robot comprises a base controlling the actions and functions of the robot and containing a memory of operating instructions for a plurality of modules, each module performing unique functions, the base having a smart connector X-UIP; the frame also comprises one or more devices or modules for performing specified functions each having a smart connector X-UIP containing a unique code for that device or module and firmware for operation of the module; and when a module is affixed on the modular frame, the smart connector X-UIP of the module electronically communicates with the smart connector X-UIP of the base providing the base with sufficient operating information to operate the intelligent robot.

Autonomous vehicle stations

A method of operating an autonomous vehicle station involves receiving information indicating the arrival of a vehicle at a station designated for a primary service. A first parameter associated with the vehicle is measured using a sensor located at the station. Based on the received information and the first parameter, a first action is performed to provide the primary service to the vehicle. While performing the first action, a determination is made regarding a secondary service to provide to the vehicle. For example, the primary service may be a passenger pick-up or drop-off service and the first action involves a robotic arm 1510 removing a luggage item 1514 from the vehicle 1502. Alternatively, the primary service could be a vehicle storage service utilising a vehicle turntable 1506, or a safe transaction service for exchanging packages. The secondary service could be a servicing, maintenance, or repair service, such as calibrating a vehicle sensor 1508 or charging the vehicle.

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Lawn mower robot

A lawn mower robot includes an inner body including a plurality of wheels for traveling on both sides thereof, an outer cover mounted at an upper portion of the inner body and surrounding an outer side of the inner body, a handle mounted at an upper portion of the outer cover, a plurality of support portions disposed to be spaced apart from each other at an upper portion of the inner body in a front-rear direction and in a left-right direction and elastically supporting the outer cover in the front-rear direction and in the left-right direction with respect to the inner body, and a plurality of movement range restricting portions respectively restricting movement ranges of the plurality of support portions. Each movement range restricting portion includes an engaging portion formed at an upper portion of each support portion and a movement restricting cover installed at an upper portion of the inner body. 10/ I't 170b 170a ...

MOVING ROBOT AND MOVING ROBOT SYSTEM

Disclosed is a moving robot and a moving robot system, the moving robot which includes: a boundary signal detector configured to detect a proximity boundary signal D generated in a proximity boundary area in which a portion of a first travel area and a portion of a second travel area are proximal to each other; and a controller configured to define a proximity boundary line based on the proximity boundary signal, and control the travelling ] unit such that the body performs a homing travel which indicates travelling along the proximity boundary line. I L.I I'-t Fig. 12 BOUNDARY SIGNAL N TRAVEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOUNDARY SIGNAL S20 BOUNDARY NO WITH POXIMIY BONDARY ~S40 Is OCKING POSITIO NO SIGNAL DETETD DOCKING TRAVEL ~S60 ...

Robot for transporting storage bins

The invention concerns a remotely operated vehicle assembly for picking up storage bins from a storage system and a method for change of vehicle direction. The vehicle assembly comprises a vehicle body displaying a cavity being suitable for 5 receiving a storage bin stored within the storage system, a vehicle lifting device being connected at least indirectly to the vehicle body and suitable for lifting the storage bin into the cavity, a displacement arrangement comprising inter alia a displacement motor situated above the cavity which is configured to at least provide the power that is necessary in order to displace one or both of the first set of vehicle 10 rolling means and the second set of vehicle rolling means between a displaced state where the relevant vehicle rolling means is displaced away from the underlying storage system during use, and a non-displaced state where the relevant vehicle rolling means is in contact with the underlying storage system during use, and driving means ...

Robotic beverage preparation system and control systems and methods therefor

Embodiments generally relate to systems, apparatus and methods concerned with autonomous preparation of brewed beverages, such as coffee beverages. Some embodiments make use of at least one robotic arm in the brewed beverage preparation. Various embodiments use two robotic arms. Various embodiments have multiple separately controlled components with which the at least one robotic arm can interact as part of the coffee preparation process.

Robot for transporting storage bins

The invention concerns a remotely operated vehicle assembly for picking up storage bins from a storage system and a method for change of vehicle direction. The vehicle assembly comprises a vehicle body displaying a cavity being suitable for 5 receiving a storage bin stored within the storage system, a vehicle lifting device being connected at least indirectly to the vehicle body and suitable for lifting the storage bin into the cavity, a displacement arrangement comprising inter alia a displacement motor situated above the cavity which is configured to at least provide the power that is necessary in order to displace one or both of the first set of vehicle 10 rolling means and the second set of vehicle rolling means between a displaced state where the relevant vehicle rolling means is displaced away from the underlying storage system during use, and a non-displaced state where the relevant vehicle rolling means is in contact with the underlying storage system during use, and driving means ...

OPTIMIZED TOTE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS IN WAREHOUSE ORDER FULFILLMENT OPERATIONS

A method for recommending a tote type for an operator to select for use in robot induction process, wherein the robot operates under the control of a warehouse management system to fulfill orders, each order including one or more items and each item being located in a warehouse. The method includes grouping one or more orders from an order queue to form at least one order set. The method also includes identifying, based on a characteristic of the at least one order set, a preferred tote type to be assigned to the robot to carry the order set on the robot. The method further includes communicating to an operator the preferred tote type to enable the operator to select from a plurality of totes a tote of the preferred tote type to assign to the robot for execution of the order.

REHABILITATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A rehabilitation system for rehabilitation of a subject comprising at least one end- effector for interacting with the subject, the said end-effector having at least two degrees of freedom of motion, at least one actuator for actuating the at least one end- effector, at least one sensor for measuring at least the position and the speed of the at least one end-effector; at least one sensor for measuring the interaction force between the subject and the end-effector; a memory comprising at least two initial coefficients and a session comprising at least one exercise including at least one reference trajectory to be carried out by the subject through actuation of the end effector; and a controlling unit for controlling the actuator; wherein the memory is connected to the controlling unit for delivering the initial coefficients and the session, the sensors are connected to the controlling unit for delivering measurement signals, and the controlling unit is adapted to provide a force-controlled ...

AUTONOMOUS CORRECTION OF ALIGNMENT ERROR IN A MASTER-SLAVE ROBOTIC SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for correcting alignment error between a tool end effector and a master actuator in a master-slave robotic system is disclosed where the end effector is controlled by the master actuator transmitting control signals. The method involves receiving master orientation signals, generating end effector orientation signals, producing control signals based on the end effector orientation signals, and receiving an enablement signal for enabling transmission of control signals to the slave. When transitioning from the not active to active state, the master actuator and end effector orientation signals are saved to create previous-saved values. The method also involves detecting a difference between the master actuator and end effector orientation signals representing a physical alignment difference and adjusting saved slave base orientation signals to have the same values as the saved master base orientation signals so that the control signals cause the tool to satisfy an ...

MANIPULATOR APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS

A manipulator apparatus disclosed. The apparatus includes an arm including a connecting end and a working end, an arm actuator coupled with the connecting end by an arm linkage, a lift actuator coupled with the connecting end, an end effector coupled with the working end by a rotatable connection, the end effector having an engagement orientation relative to the working end, and at least one cable coupled between the connecting end of the arm and the rotatable connection. The arm actuator is operable to cause the arm linkage to move the working end until the end effector engages an article in the engagement orientation; the lift actuator is operable to cause the connecting end to lift the working end, the end effector, and the article; and the at least one cable is coupled to transmit movement of the connecting end to the rotatable connection to maintain the engagement orientation of the end effector.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED ASSOCIATION OF PRODUCT INFORMATION WITH ELECTRONIC SHELF LABELS

Systems and methods that employ an autonomous robotic vehicle (ARV) alone or in combination with a remote computing device during the installation of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in a facility are discussed. The ARV may detect pre-existing product information from paper labels located on modular units prior to their removal and then detect the location of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) after installation. Pre-existing product information gleaned from the paper labels is associated with the corresponding ESLs. The ARV may also determine compliance or non-compliance of modular units to which an ESL is affixed with a planogram of the facility.

APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING AN ARTICLE DURING TRANSPORT

An apparatus and method for supporting an article during transport is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support surface oriented to support an underside of an article to be transported. The apparatus also includes a plurality of pins distributed over at least a portion of the support surface and movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the plurality of pins being urged into the extended position such that a lateral retaining portion of each pin protrudes above the support surface. The underside of the article, when received on the support surface, causes a first portion of the plurality of pins underlying the article to be depressed into the retracted position while a second portion of the plurality of pins remain in the extended position such that the lateral retaining portions of pins disposed adjacent to the article constrain the article to prevent movement of the article on the support surface while being transported.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUNCHING AND ATTACHING TO FASCIA

Systems and methods for punching and attaching components to vehicle fascia are disclosed. The system may include a first robot including a punching end of arm tool (EOAT) and configured to punch openings in a vehicle fascia and a second robot configured to attach components having an adhesive applied thereto to the vehicle fascia adjacent to the openings. The system may further include a third or more robots configured to attach components to the vehicle fascia. The method may include punching one or more openings into a vehicle fascia using a first robot EOAT and placing and holding the one or more components having adhesive applied thereto in contact with the vehicle fascia adjacent to the one or more openings using a second EOAT. The system and method may provide flexibility, scalability, and cost effectiveness to the punching and attaching process.

SUSPENSION AND GUIDANCE APPARATUS FOR TOOLS AND PLATFORMS RELATIVE TO A MILL

The present invention provides an apparatus for suspending and guiding at least one tool or work platform externally about a grinding mill, the apparatus including (a) a fixed track suspended above the grinding mill and extending about an outer periphery thereof in a plane substantially parallel to a surrounding floor of the mill, and, (b) at least one carriage assembly mounted to the track for suspending and guiding the at least one tool or work platform, the at least one carriage assembly configured to provide the at least one tool or work platform with at least two degrees of freedom, and wherein a first degree of freedom is linear movement along a first axis orthogonal to the surrounding floor of the mill.

Counter reception system and service robot

Intelligent tableware recycling robot based on multi-sensor fusion SLAM technology

Meal delivery robot

Way-leading museum interpretation tour-guiding robot

Vending robot and control method thereof

Remote control robot system and operating method thereof

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTING ROBOT

The present invention provides a transportation assisting robot, comprising: a support portion; a lifting portion connected to the support portion, and provided with a contact portion which is connected to a lifting motor to be lifted up and down and is in contact with an object in accordance with driving of the lifting motor; a moving portion connected to a moving motor and a reducer to rotate one pair of wheels; a sensor portion detecting a moving state of the moving portion; and a control portion controlling operation of the lifting motor and the moving motor by using a detection signal of the sensor portion. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2019 ...

FLYABLE TELEPRESENCE ROBOT

A flyable telepresence robot is provided. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the flyable telepresence robot comprises: a body acquiring traffic service information, and providing a moving path from a starting point to the destination with the traffic service information; a flight unit provided at one side of the body to fly and move in the moving path; and a driving unit provided at one side of the body to drive and move in the moving path. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2019 (130) Starting point (police station, emergency center, etc.) (150) Destination (accident site, location of emergency patient, etc.) ...

Automatización robótica multi nivel

Un método incluye recibir una solicitud para transportar un artículo desde una primera ubicación a una segunda ubicación; seleccionar un robot para transportar el artículo; determinar un primer nivel vertical asociado con una ubicación inicial del robot y un segundo nivel vertical asociado con un destino del robot; determinar si el primer nivel es diferente al segundo nivel; seleccionar un dispositivo de transporte configurado para transferir el robot seleccionado desde el primer nivel al segundo nivel en una dirección vertical; y emitir una señal de control al robot seleccionado haciendo que se mueva a una primera posición asociada con el dispositivo de transporte seleccionado; Sistema.

Mobile home robot and controlling method of the mobile home robot

A mobile home robot is provided. The mobile home robot includes a storage configured to store in-home map data, a communication interface comprising communication interface circuitry, a camera, a user interface, and a processor configured to, based on device information of a plurality of Internet of things (IoT) devices installed in the home and an image captured through the camera while the mobile home robot moves around in the home, generate location information of each of the plurality of IoT devices, to map the generated location information with the map data, and in response to a user command being received through the user interface, to provide an IoT device location-based service based on the map data with which the location information is mapped.

Storage system, use and method with robotic parcel retrieval and loading onto a delivery vehicle

A storage system (100) is adapted to store a plurality of items and to load a delivery robot (2) with an item. The storage system (100) includes a delivery robot level (110), at least one storage level (112, 114, 116, 118) for storing the items, and a loading robot (130) adapted to grip the items and to load the items from a storage level (112, 114, 116, 118) to a delivery robot (2) located on the delivery robot level (110). The storage system (100) is adapted to move the items within a storage level (112, 114, 116, 118). The storage system may be provided with wheels and thus be mobile. It may be loaded onto a vehicle for transport from a loading area where the storage system is loaded with items for delivery, to a delivery area where the items are to be delivered by one or more delivery robots.

MOTION RETARGETING CONTROL FOR HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION

Controlling a robot may be performed by calculating a desired velocity based on an operator contact force and a robot contact force, calculating a transformation matrix based on an operator pose, a robot pose, a robot trajectory, the operator contact force, and the robot contact force, calculating a least square solution to Jf+{circumflex over (v)}f based on the desired velocity, calculating a scaling factor based on a current joint position of a joint of the robot, calculating a first trajectory based on the least square solution, the scaling factor, and the transformation matrix, calculating the robot trajectory, calculating a joint command based on the robot trajectory and the robot pose, and implementing the joint command.

INJECTION CONATINER STORAGE BOX DEVICE AND INJECTION CONTAINER PICKING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE DEVICE

An injection container storage box device that stores a plurality of cylindrical injection containers randomly loaded includes: a housing of which the upper and lower ends are open; and an opening/closing plate disposed in a lower end portion of the housing so as to freely slide to open and close a lower end opening, on which the injection containers are placed, wherein the opening/closing plate includes a corrugated surface in which a plurality of convex portions and a plurality of concave portions alternate continuously in a predetermined direction and the injection containers are put into a toppled state using the corrugated surface.

Robot system

Robot system includes robot main body including robot arm, end effector attached to robot arm, and force sensing device detecting force applied to end effector's tip end, actual reaction-force information generator generating force-sensing information according to force detected by force sensing device, and output force-sensing information as actual reaction-force information, virtual reaction-force information generator outputting force component detected by force sensing device, that has a magnitude proportional to time differentiation value, as virtual reaction-force information, adder configured to output information obtained by adding actual reaction-force information outputted from actual reaction-force information generator to virtual reaction-force information outputted from virtual reaction-force information generator, as synthetic reaction-force information, operating device outputting, when operator is made to sense a force according to synthetic reaction-force information outputted ...

ROBOT SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed are a robot system and an operation method thereof. The robot system includes a central controller, a robot configured to communication with the central controller and capable of autonomous driving, and a first sensing module configured to communicate with the central controller, to be mounted inside an elevator, and configured to measure an electric power of a communication radio wave emitted by a mobile communication device inside the elevator. The robot may transmit or receive a wireless signal on a mobile communication network established according to 5G communication.

Electronic guide dog

An electronic guide dog includes: a main frame, front drive wheels disposed on both sides of a front portion of the main frame, and rear drive wheels disposed on both sides of a rear portion of the main frame, wherein the front drive wheels and the rear drive wheels are connected to the main frame through front arms and rear arms, respectively; wherein the electronic guide dog further comprises: a head frame hinged to a front of a top end of the main frame, wherein a signal receiving board is provided on the head frame; a drive mechanism comprising a rear drive motor; a swivel obstacle avoidance mechanism comprising an infrared sensor provided on a front side of the main frame, a left front drive motor and a right front drive motor; an identification braking mechanism; a front arm swing mechanism; and an auxiliary support mechanism.

Automated Robotic Battery Tug

A method of selecting and connecting power subsystems, the method including: locating, by a mobile robot including a processor and a motor, at least one of a first storage subsystem, a first power subsystem, or a first control subsystem; attaching, by the mobile robot, to the at least one of the first storage subsystem, the first power subsystem, or the first control subsystem; moving, by the mobile robot, the at least one of the first storage subsystem, the first power subsystem, or the first control subsystem to another location; and connecting, by the mobile robot, the at least one of the first storage subsystem, the first power subsystem, or the first control subsystem to at least one of a second storage subsystem, a second power subsystem, or a second control subsystem located at the other location.

Mobile robot with arm for door interactions

A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The mobile robot can have a motorized base and a robot body on the motorized base, the robot body including a rotatable ring that rotates horizontally around the robot body. A mechanical arm that can contract and extend relative to the robot body is coupled to the rotatable ring and performs a plurality of actions. A controller of the mobile robot provides instructions to the rotatable ring and the mechanical arm and can cause the mechanical arm to open a door, take an elevator to move to a different floor, and test whether a door is locked properly.

Mobile printing apparatus in a printing system

A service providing system includes a mobile apparatus that moves to a user in response to receiving an instruction to provide a service from the user and provides the service to the user after obtaining approval; and a client apparatus that manages a schedule input by the user, and, in response to receiving the instruction, transmits an instruction which is derived from the received instruction, the received instruction including information of at least one of a designated date and time and a designated location at which the service is to be provided. The client apparatus includes a display that displays a schedule in which a service providing schedule is added to the schedule input by the user according to a schedule display instruction, and the mobile apparatus moves to a scheduled location at a scheduled date and time and provides the service.

Automated mounting and positioning apparatus for increased user independence

An accessibility-enhancing joint module may include a housing, a powered motor disposed within the housing, a rotatable receiving member operatively connected to the powered motor, a coupling element configured to attach to the receiving member, and a control board disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the powered motor, wherein the coupling element is disposed external to the housing. An accessibility-enhancing arm assembly may include a first joint module and a second joint module and a tubular arm member attached to the proximal mounting portion of the first joint module and the proximal mounting portion of the second joint module, each joint module including a housing having a body portion and a proximal mounting portion, a powered motor disposed within the housing, and a rotatable receiving member operatively connected to the powered motor. The joint module(s) and/or the arm assembly may be operable by a variety of accessible controls.

DELIVERING FLUID THROUGH A VEHICLE

A vehicle includes a body defining a front, a rear, lateral sides extending between the front and the rear. The vehicle further includes a fluid delivery system supported by the body. The fluid delivery system includes an intake manifold disposed at the rear, the intake manifold being constructed and arranged to receive fluid from at least one external fluid source, an outlet disposed at the front, the outlet being constructed and arranged to distribute fluid from the at least one fluid source to an external target, and a fluid conduit coupled with the intake manifold and the outlet to convey the fluid from the intake manifold to the outlet through the body. The vehicle further includes track assemblies coupled with the body, the body being disposed between the track assemblies to enable the track assemblies to provide stability to the vehicle during high speed fluid discharge from the outlet.

REMOTE PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA SENSING ROBOT

Techniques described in this application are directed to an autonomous robot that is configured to interact with its environment through identifying the presence and emotional state (e.g., mood) of live subjects in the scene. The autonomous robot includes one or more remote physiological data collecting sensors capable of remotely collecting physiological data such as heart rate, blood circulation, or respiratory activity of the live subjects within close proximity of the robot.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

The information processing device 1D mainly includes a state-of-activity estimation unit 31D and a timing determination unit 32D. The state-of-activity estimation unit 31D estimates, based on information detected in a meeting room in which a meeting is being held, a state of activity of the meeting. The timing determination unit 32D determines a timing of mobile sales of a commodity to one or more participants of the meeting based on the state of activity estimated by the state-of-activity estimating unit 31D.

Grippers for robotic manipulation of objects and related technology

A robot in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology is configured for bimanual manipulation of objects. The robot includes a body and two arms individually defining an arm length and including an end effector, an end effector joint proximally adjacent to the end effector along a kinematic chain corresponding to the arm, and a gripper proximal to the end effector along the arm length. The end effector joint is configured to rotate the end effector relative to the gripper. The robot is configured to move at least a portion of a bottom surface of an object away from a support surface by applying force to the object via frictional interfaces between convex gripping surfaces of the grippers and side surfaces of the object. This creates a gap into which paddles of the end effectors can be inserted to support the object from below.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUSLY SUPPORTING OPERATORS PERFORMING PROCEDURES WITHIN A FACILITY

A method for delivering materials includes: at a loading system located within a sanitary zone at the facility, accessing a materials manifest specifying compliant materials associated with the manufacturing operation; in response to identifying compliant materials at the loading system corresponding to the materials manifest, assigning the compliant materials a delivery location within the facility and a baseline material compliance score; triggering a loading system to load the compliant materials onto an autonomous cart; triggering the autonomous cart to maneuver the compliant materials from a first zone to the delivery location within a second zone at the facility; calculating a material compliance score of the tray based on the locations traversed by the autonomous cart; and, in response to the material compliance score exceeding a threshold score, triggering the autonomous cart to maintain an offset distance from an operator at the delivery location.

Интерактивная роботизированная станция для приготовления и выдачи напитка, в частности коктейля

Изобретение относится к интерактивной роботизированной станции для приготовления напитков. Интерактивная станция содержит пользовательский входной интерфейс, автоматизированные раздаточные устройства для выдачи ингредиентов, роботизированную станцию, предназначенную для сбора ингредиентов от раздаточного устройства, смешивания ингредиентов, выполнения операций бармена, предпочтительно смешивания, и/или встряхивания, и/или взбалтывания, и/или примешивания, и/или процеживания, разлива напитка в открытую сверху емкость и доставки емкости к пользователю, и управляющий блок для автоматического управления раздаточными устройствами и роботизированной станцией на основании входных данных от входного интерфейса. Изобретение обеспечивает эффективное перемешивание, требуемое для коктейлей. 10 з.п. ф-лы, 19 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОДВЕШИВАНИЯ И НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИНСТРУМЕНТОВ И ПЛАТФОРМ ОТНОСИТЕЛЬНО МЕЛЬНИЦЫ

АВТОМАТИЧЕСКИЙ РОБОТИЗИРОВАННЫЙ ТЯГАЧ АККУМУЛЯТОРОВ

Conveyor screening during robotic article unloading

A robotic material handling system has a controller that positions a nose conveyor surface proximate to an article pile, uses a robotic manipulator to robotically move one or more articles per operation onto the nose conveyor from the article pile, and receives a scan of the nose conveyor surface to detect respective locations of any articles received on the nose conveyor surface. The controller determines whether the respective locations of any scanned articles prevent immediate rearward conveyance by the two or more parallel conveyors at a first speed. If so detected, the controller causes at least one of the two or more parallel conveyors to operate at the first speed and at least another one of two or more parallel conveyors to operate at a second speed that is not equal to the first speed so that cartons do not jam or overwhelm a narrower rearward conveyor.

An intelligent food delivery robot in a hospital ward

Robotic system

A drive system comprises a support structure for a guideway defining an X-Y array of tracks 22, 24 so that one or more carriages 10 can run along the tracks in two orthogonal directions, each carriage 10 comprising a cuboid housing 26, a depending neck 28 supporting a rectangular guide sprocket 30, to which neck 28 a robotic device may be connected, the track is made up of a rectangular array of pegs 14 supported from a ceiling plane, spaced to allow a carriage 10 to move between them and each carrying a horizontal flange 66 to support the base of the carriage housing 26 and a spool 70 to interact with the sprocket 30 and guide the carriage 10. Each peg 14 may carry a second horizontal flange 68 below the spool 70 to provide a bearing surface for the sprocket 30. The neck 28 may carry a connecting plate 32 to connect to a robotic device (92 fig. 8). Pinwheels (100 fig. 5) projecting from the sidewalls of the carriage 10 may engage the pegs 14 to lock the carriage 10 in place. The ceiling ...

Robotic service device

Autonomous behavior robot that performs welcoming behavior

The present invention evokes rapport with a robot by emulation of human-like/animal-like behavior. A robot (100) is provided with a movement-assessing unit for determining movement direction, a behavior-assessing unit for selecting an action from multiple kinds of actions, and a drive mechanism for executing a designated movement and action. When a user enters an entryway, a previously set external sensor detects the homecoming and notifies the robot (100) of the user's homecoming via a server. The robot (100) goes to the entryway and welcomes the user home by performing an action that shows good will such as sitting down and raising a hand.

System and method for punching and attaching to fascia

Moving robot

Disclosed is a moving robot including: a body defining an exterior; a travelling unit configured to move the body against a travel surface; an operation unit disposed in the 5 body and configured to perform a predetermined operation; a tilt information acquisition unit configured to acquire tilt information on a tilt of the travel surface; and a controller configured to, when target movement direction being preset irrespective of an inclination of the travel surface crosses ] an upward inclination direction of the travel surface, control a heading direction, which is a direction of a travelling force (Fh) preset to be applied by the travelling unit to the body, to be a direction between the target movement direction and the upward inclination direction 5 based on the tilt information. I / I'tI Fig. 1 177a(1 77)-15 e ,^171 a(1 71) S177b(1 77) LeU R,171 b(1 71) f Ri 164 121(120) ...

Mobile robot apparatus, door control apparatus, and door opening and closing method therefor

A mobile robot apparatus includes a video recognition unit for recognizing a position of an opening button mounted around a door through video analysis after acquiring peripheral video information. Further, the mobile robot apparatus includes a mobile controller for performing an operation on the opening button at the position recognized by the video recognition unit to generate an opening selection signal, thereby allowing a door control apparatus to open the door according to the generated opening selection signal.

Method and Device for Treatment of a Pipestring Section that is Positioned in a Set-Back

A method for treating pipe string sections being in a set-back and being arranged in a vertical position comprises arranging a remote-controllable manipulator at least at one of the threaded portions of the pipe string sections. In addition, the method comprises providing the remote-controllable manipulator with a tool. The tool is arranged to at least clean or lubricate said threaded portion. Further, the method comprises moving the tool to a threaded portion which is to be treated and at least clean or lubricate the threaded portion. 1. A method for the treating a plurality of pipe string sections arranged in a vertical orientation in a set-back , the method comprising:arranging a remote-controllable manipulator over the pipe string sections;providing the remote-controllable manipulator with a tool configured to clean or lubricate said threaded portion;moving the tool to a threaded portion of one of the pipe string sections to be cleaned or lubricated;remotely controlling the tool to position, the tool at the threaded portion, wherein the current position of the tool is shown on a display screen.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising moving the manipulator by means of an electrically moveable arm.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising moving the manipulator by means of a hydraulically moveable arm.4. The method according to any of the claim 1 , further comprising moving the manipulator in the longitudinal direction of the pipe string sections.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising directing a camera towards the tool and the threaded portions.6. A set-back for pipe string sections claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of pipe string sections oriented in vertical positions, wherein at least one of the pipe string section has an accessible threaded portiona tool configured to clean or lubricate the threaded portion;wherein the tool is connected to a remote-controllable manipulator configured to position the tool at the ...

BANKING AUTOMATION USING AUTONOMOUS ROBOT

A banking automation system comprising a robot for robotically assisting a plurality of individuals in retrieval and storage of goods deposited in a bank, wherein during said retrieval and storage of goods by the robot: (a) each of the plurality of the individuals maintains privacy by being placed in a private location, (b) the plurality of the individuals are able to retrieve and store goods simultaneously, and (c) identification of each of the plurality of the individuals is verified biometrically. 1. A method for conducting banking automation comprising robotically assisting a plurality of individuals using a robot in retrieval and storage of goods deposited in a bank , wherein during said retrieval and storage of goods by the robot: (a) each of the plurality of the customers maintains privacy by being placed in a private location , (b) the plurality of the customers are able to retrieve and store goods simultaneously , and (c) identification of each of the plurality of the individuals is verified biometrically.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the robot comprises a plurality of robots.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mapping at least a portion of the bank.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the mapping is done by the robot.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the mapping includes determining a shortest distance between one or more of the plurality of individuals and one or more locations of the goods.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more locations of the goods has an associated code and each of the plurality of the individuals has an associated key claim 1 , and only when the robot associates the associated code with the associated key does the robot retrieve goods from the one or more locations.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the robot uses a simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technique for odometry.8. A banking automation system comprising a robot for robotically assisting a plurality of individuals in retrieval and ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOOD TYPE AND POSITION

A method and apparatus for determining the position and type of food located in a food compartment wherein the food compartment may contain or hold solids or liquids. For example, the method includes a sensor to determine the type of the solid or liquids located in the food compartment or container. The sensor may also be used to determine the position or location of the food. The method contemplates having at least one and may include multiple containers or food compartments wherein a container holds liquids and a food compartment holds solids or semi-solids. By determining the type and location of the food in the food compartment an individual may select a certain type of food from a specific food compartment. In addition, transmitting the location or position of the food to the feed arm results in a more efficient delivery system. Further, knowing the type of food located in the food compartment enables transmission of data to a remote location wherein the data includes or is the basis for information or reports relating to the type of food consumed, including the nutritional value thereof. In addition, the sensor may also monitor the food compartment and/or container and send data, including images, in real-time to a remote location. 1. A feeding device comprising:a food compartment;a food sensor; anda feed arm operative to transfer food from the food compartment to an individual.2. A feeding device as set forth in wherein said food sensor is connected to said feed arm.3. A feeding device as set forth in wherein said food sensor is a visual sensor.4. A feeding device as set forth in wherein said food sensor is a two-dimensional RGB camera.5. A feeding device as set forth in wherein said food sensor is a stereo camera.6. A feeding device set forth in wherein said food sensor is operative to identify the type of food contained in the food compartment.7. A feeding device set forth in wherein said food sensor is operative to identify the position of the food placed ...

Wet Robot Docking Station

The present disclosure provides a base station for receiving a mobile cleaning robot including a docking structure. The docking structure includes a horizontal surface and at least two electrical charging contacts, each of the electrical charging contacts having a contact surface positioned above the horizontal surface. The base station also includes a platform that is connectable to the docking structure. The platform includes a raised rear surface having a front portion and a rear portion, two wheel wells located in the front portion of the raised rear surface of the platform, and a plurality of raised surface features forward of the raised rear surface configured to support an underside portion of the mobile cleaning robot. 120-. (canceled)21. A base station for a mobile cleaning robot , the base station comprising:a docking structure;at least two electrical contacts positioned on the docking structure, the at least two electrical contacts configured to contact corresponding electrical contacts of the mobile cleaning robot to charge the mobile cleaning robot; anda platform extending forward of the docking structure, the platform comprising a plurality of raised surface features to support a cleaning pad mounted to the mobile cleaning robot.22. The base station of claim 21 , wherein each of the plurality of raised surface features includes a dome-shaped portion and has a height between 2 and 6 millimeters.23. The base station of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of raised surface features are configured to tilt a forward portion of the mobile cleaning robot into a charging position.24. The base station of claim 23 , wherein configurations of the plurality of raised surface features to tilt the forward portion of the mobile cleaning robot comprise configurations to tilt a rearward portion of the mobile cleaning robot such that the corresponding electrical contacts of the mobile cleaning robot apply a downward force on the at least two electrical contacts of the base ...

TRAVEL MOTION ASSIST DEVICE

Provided is a travel motion assist device capable of assisting a travel motion of a user without causing any discomfort, and has a high level of versatility. A travel motion assist device includes an assist drive unit configured to be worn on a prescribed joint of the user required for the travel motion of the user, and to be driven in a corresponding manner, a torso motion detection unit configured to be worn on a torso of the user, and to detect the displacement of a center of gravity C indicating the movement of the torso, and a control unit configured to control an operation of the assist drive unit, wherein the control unit estimates a phase of the travel motion of the user according to a detection result of the torso motion detection unit, and drives the assist drive unit at a prescribed phase. 1. A travel motion assist device configured to be worn by a user to assist a travel motion of the user , comprising:an assist drive unit configured to be worn on a prescribed joint of the user required for the travel motion of the user, and to be driven so as to assist a prescribed joint movement associated with the travel motion;a torso motion detection unit configured to be worn on a torso of the user, and to detect a motion of the torso of the user; anda control unit configured to control an operation of the assist drive unit;wherein the torso motion detection unit detects at least a lateral motion of the torso of the user; andwherein the control unit estimates a phase of the travel motion of the user by computing a lateral position and a lateral speed of the torso of the user according to a detection result of the torso motion detection unit, and executing a computation based on the computed lateral position and lateral speed, and drives the assist drive unit at a prescribed phase.2. The travel motion assist device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to estimate a grounding timing of a leg of the user according to the detection result of ...

GRAVITY BALANCING DEVICE FOR REHABILITATION ROBOT ARM

The present invention discloses a gravity balancing device for a rehabilitation robot arm, and belongs to the field of rehabilitation robots. The gravity balancing device includes a shoulder joint connecting member, an upper arm connecting member and a gravity balancing assembly; the shoulder joint connecting member and the upper arm connecting member are pivotally connected according to the human body bionic structure to simulate the rotational movement of the upper arm of the human body around the shoulder joint; the gravity balancing assembly includes a plurality of springs, wire ropes and guide pulleys, the wire ropes connect the springs to the shoulder joint connecting member and the upper arm connecting member, the spring tension is used to balance the gravity of the arm, and the guide pulleys are used to change the force directions of the wire ropes, thereby saving space and making the device structure more compact. Further, by locking different guide pulleys, the arm gravity can be still balanced by the spring tension after switching of the rehabilitation robot between the left and right hand training modes, thereby ensuring that the robot can still work normally after the training mode is switched. 1. A gravity balancing device for a rehabilitation robot arm , characterized by comprising: a shoulder joint connecting member , an upper arm connecting member and a gravity balancing assembly;the shoulder joint connecting member and the upper arm connecting member are pivotally connected according to the human body bionic structure to simulate the rotational movement of the upper arm of the human body around the shoulder joint;the gravity balancing assembly includes a first tension unit, a second tension and a locking mechanism;the first tension unit includes a guide pulley A as well as a wire rope A, a spring A, a wire rope B, a guide pulley X, a wire rope C, a spring B, a wire rope D, a spring C and a wire rope E that are fixedly connected in sequence; the ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MANIPULATOR SYSTEM

A method for controlling a manipulator system including a manipulator, several drives and a mobile platform. A first converter for actuating at least two of the several drives is associated with the manipulator system. The method includes the steps of: a) identifying one of the drives of the manipulator system that is associated with the first converter and that must be used to travel over a current planned movement path of the manipulator system, and (b) actuating the one identified associated drive by means of the first converter, where the actuated drive is for the manipulator system to travel over the planned movement path. One of the at least two drives that is not being actuated is stationary preferably fixed or secured by a mechanical brake. 1. A method for controlling a manipulator system including several drives and a first converter for actuating at least two of the several drives , the method comprising the steps of:a) identifying one or more of the several drives that must be used to travel over a planned movement path of the manipulator system;b) checking whether the one or more identified drives that must be used to travel over the planned movement path of the manipulator system are connected to and being supplied with current by the first converter, and switching the first converter to connect to one of the one or more identified drives that is not connected to and supplying current to the identified drive; andc) actuating the one or more connected, identified drives of the first converter in order to travel over the planned movement path of the manipulator system.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein in method step b) the converter is connected to exactly one drive.3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the manipulator system comprises at least one manipulator claim 1 , wherein the at lease one manipulator is a mobile manipulator arranged on a mobile platform of the manipulator system claim 1 , and wherein the mobile platform is ...

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING WAYPOINTS FOR IMAGING SHELVES WITHIN A STORE

One variation of a method for automatically generating waypoints for imaging shelves within a store includes: dispatching a robotic system to autonomously generating a map of a floor space within the store; accessing an architectural metaspace defining target locations and addresses of the set of shelving structures within the store; distorting the architectural metaspace into alignment with the map to generate a normalized metaspace representing real locations and addresses of the set of shelving structures in the store; defining a set of waypoints distributed longitudinally along and offset laterally from a first shelving structure represented in the normalized metaspace based on a known position of an optical sensor in the robotic system; and dispatching the robotic system to record optical data while occupying the set of waypoints during an imaging routine. 1. A method for automatically generating waypoints for imaging shelves within a store comprises:dispatching a robotic system to autonomously collect map data of a floor space within the store during a mapping routine;generating a map of the floor space from map data collected by the robotic system during the mapping routine;accessing an architectural metaspace defining target locations and addresses of the set of shelving structures within the store;distorting features in the architectural metaspace into alignment with like features in the map to generate a normalized metaspace representing real locations and addresses of the set of shelving structures in the store;defining a coordinate system within the normalized metaspace;defining a set of waypoints within the normalized metaspace relative to the coordinate system, the set of waypoints comprising a first subset of waypoints distributed longitudinally along and offset laterally from a real location of a first shelving structure, in the set of shelving structures, represented in the normalized metaspace, each waypoint in the first subset of waypoints ...

ROBOT SERVICE METHOD AND ROBOT APPARATUS USING SOCIAL NETWORK SERVICE

The present invention relates to a robot service system and a robot apparatus using a social network service, and comprises: (a) a step in which a terminal device is connected to a robot apparatus by executing a social network service program, and displays a service screen on which an image captured by the robot apparatus is displayed; (b) a step in which the terminal device transmits a robot control command inputted to the service screen to the robot apparatus; (c) a step in which the robot apparatus performs an operation according to the robot control command and transmits operation performance data to the terminal device; and (d) a step in which the terminal device displays the operation performance data transmitted from the robot apparatus on the service screen. 1. A robot service method using a social networking service (SNS) , the method comprising:(a) being connected to a robot device by executing an SNS program, and displaying an image captured by the robot device, on a service screen by a terminal device;(b) transmitting a robot control command input on the service screen, to the robot device by the terminal device;(c) performing an operation corresponding to the robot control command, and transmitting operation result data to the terminal device by the robot device; and(d) displaying the operation result data transmitted from the robot device, on the service screen by the terminal device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein (a) comprises:registering the robot device as a friend by executing the SNS program by the terminal device;being connected to the terminal device via the SNS by executing the SNS program by the robot device;transmitting the image obtained using a camera unit, to the terminal device through a service server by the robot device; anddisplaying the image on the service screen by the terminal device.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the service screen comprises an image display window for displaying the image captured by ...

Robotic System Capable Of Facilitating Return Alignment

A robotic system capable of facilitating return alignment includes a docking station and a mobile working machine. The docking station includes a charging module and a confirmation element. The mobile working machine includes a power module and a sensing device electrically connected to the power module. When the mobile working machine is moved to one side of the docking station to trigger the sensing device by the confirmation element, the charging module starts to electrically charge the power module. 1. A robotic system capable of facilitating return alignment , comprising:a docking station comprising a confirmation element and a charging module having a first contact; anda mobile working machine comprising a transmission wheel device, at least one sensing device, and a power module electrically connected to the at least one sensing device and the transmission wheel device, wherein the power module comprises a second contact,wherein, when the mobile working machine is moved to one side of the docking station by the transmission wheel device, and the at least one sensing device is triggered by the confirmation element, the power module is electrically charged by the charging module as the first contact and the second contact are contacted with each other.2. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein when the mobile working machine moves to the one side of the docking station claim 1 , and when the at least one sensing device is not triggered by the confirmation element in a period of time claim 1 , the transmission wheel device moves the mobile working machine away from the docking station for attempting to return to the docking station again.3. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein the docking station further comprises:two guiding portions disposed on the one side of the docking station, and arranged at two opposite sides of the first contact, and configured to guide the mobile working machine to dock correctly such that the at least one sensing device is able to ...

Robotic System

A robotic system includes a docking station, a mobile working machine, and an electronic device. The mobile working machine includes a machine body and a transmission wheel device disposed on the machine body for loading and moving the machine body. The electronic device is detachably connected to the mobile working machine. The docking station includes a station base and a transferring device disposed on the station base for selectively carrying the electronic device away from the mobile working machine. 1. A robotic system , comprising:a mobile working machine comprising a machine body and a transmission wheel device, and the transmission wheel device that is disposed on the machine body for loading and moving the machine body; andan electronic device detachably connected to the mobile working machine; anda docking station comprising a station base and a transferring device, and the transferring device that is disposed on the station base for selectively carrying the electronic device away from the mobile working machine.2. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein the transferring device comprises at least one cantilever arm and a transmission module claim 1 , the transmission module is collectively moved with the at least one cantilever arm claim 1 , and the at least one cantilever arm is elevatably disposed on one side of the station base for lifting the electronic device upwardly from the mobile working machine.3. The robotic system of claim 2 , wherein the electronic device comprises a casing and an electronic module claim 2 , the electronic module is disposed within the casing claim 2 , and one side of the casing is formed with a recess claim 2 ,wherein, when the at least one cantilever arm extends into the recess, the transferring device drives the at least one cantilever arm to push the electronic device upwardly within the recess.4. The robotic system of claim 3 , wherein the casing is provided with a positioning post that is disposed within the recess ...

ROBOT CLEANER

Disclosed is a robot cleaner comprising: a cleaner main body to which a dust collecting device is mounted; a cleaning module which is configured to be movable relative to the cleaner main body and performs the function of cleaning a floor; a connection unit which is connected to each of the cleaner main body and the cleaning module and is configured to have a variable length; and a driving unit configured to change the length of the connection unit. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a main body that receives a dust container and is coupled to a wheel that is selectively driven to move the main body;a cleaning head that receives air containing dust; anda connection housing that is connected to the main body and the cleaning head respectively and has a variable length such that the cleaning head is movable with respect to the main body,wherein the connection housing forms a part of a flow path that guides air between the cleaning head and the dust c collector.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning head is configured to be relatively movable with respect to the main body between a first position where a part of the cleaning head overlaps the main body and a second position where the cleaning head is in front of the main body.3. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the connection housing includes:an outer case mounted on the main body;an inner case that is inserted into the outer case and is relatively movable with respect to the outer case; anda tube which is received in the outer case and coupled to the inner case, at least a part of the tube extending or contracting according to the relative movement of the inner case.4. The robot cleaner of claim 3 , wherein the tube includes a corrugated portion including a ductile material and provided to extend or contract according to the relative movement of the inner case.5. The robot cleaner of claim 3 , wherein the connection housing further includes a connector that is connected to the cleaning head and the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING FIELD DEVICES USING A CONFIGURATION DEVICE

A system and method is disclosed for configuring a group of mobile field devices using a configuration device (an HMI) is provided. In particular, the HMI is programmed to configure identically programmed field devices that are arbitrarily arranged in an application-dependent formation by defining and providing configuration parameters to the devices via wired and/or wireless communication. In particular, the HMI assigns a unique identifier to respective robots as a function of the position of the robot within the formation or the layout of the environment. Accordingly each robot can be efficiently configured by the HMI to operate independently yet as a coordinated member of the group and without requiring the robots to be placed in specific positions during the initial deployment. This obviates the need for constant independent control commands for each robot by a central controller or providing a customized control program to each robot during deployment. 1. A method for configuring a group of mobile robots for cleaning an array of solar panels to perform non-identical operations in a coordinated manner , comprising:physically associating the mobile robots with respective solar panels in the array thereby forming an application-dependent formation of robots, wherein each robot includes a non-transitory computer readable memory storing a control program, a communication interface and a processor that is configured to control operation of the robot according to the control program; establishing, by the HMI using the communication interface, communication with the first robot,', 'determining, by the HMI, a respective starting position within the formation for the first robot, wherein the respective starting position is a relative position within the formation,', 'automatically defining, by the HMI, respective configuration settings for the first robot including at least a respective device identifier (ID), wherein the respective device ID is assigned as a function of ...

SELF-PROPELLED ROBOT

A self-propelled robot that self-travels on a structure having a flat surface to perform a cleaning operation, the self-propelled robot includes a robot main body (), a controller () that controls movement of the moving unit in a forward direction and a rearward direction, an operation unit () that is controlled by the controller, and a pair of detection units that are first and second detection units, each of which functioning to detect if there is the flat surface of the structure beneath the detection unit. Wherein, seen from a top view of the robot, the first detection unit and the second detection unit () are both arranged at the front end of the robot. 112-. (canceled)13. A self-propelled robot that self-travels on a structure having a flat surface to perform a cleaning operation on the flat surface of the structure , the self-propelled robot , comprising:{'b': 2', '4, 'a robot main body () in which a moving unit () for the self-travel is provided;'}{'b': '30', 'a controller () that controls movement of the moving unit by using a wheel or a crawler wherein, when the robot main body travels in a moving direction, the moving direction is defined as a forward direction and the opposite direction is defined as a rearward direction, and an end of the robot, which faces the forward direction, is defined as a front end, another end of the robot, which faces the rearward direction, is defined as a rear end,'}{'b': '12', 'i': 'a', 'an operation unit () that is controlled by the controller, and performs the cleaning operation, the operation unit being arranged at the front end of the robot, and'}a pair of detection units that are first and second detection units, each of which functioning to detect if there is the flat surface of the structure beneath the detection unit, whereinseen from a top view of the robot, which is perpendicular to the flat surface of the structure,{'b': 31', '31', '31', '31, 'i': a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd, 'the first detection unit and the second ...

Autonomous Mobile Delivery Robot And Chain Of Custody System

Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.

Self feeding device having a user prompt feature

A feeding device including a feed arm assembly operative to transfer food from a food compartment to a feed position located adjacent an individual. The feeding device including a timer that times the period the feed arm assembly remains stationary. An indicator connected to the timing circuit becomes active when a predetermined time period is exceeded reminding or prompting a user or other third party to use or cycle the feeding device.

SYSTEM AND SAFETY GUIDE ROBOT FOR ACCESSING AUTOMATED ENVIRONMENTS

Techniques are disclosed to facilitate path planning safety guiding robots (SGR) for safely navigating and guiding humans through autonomous environments having other autonomous agents such as stationary and/or mobile robots. 1. A controller for an autonomous agent , comprising:a communication interface configured to receive sensor data; and determine, based on sensor data: a position of the autonomous agent, a position of a human being guided by the autonomous agent in an environment, and operational information of one or more other autonomous agents; and', 'control a movement of the autonomous agent based on the determined position of the autonomous agent, the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent, and the operational information of one or more other autonomous agents., 'a processor configured to2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to generate a notification for the human to notify the human of a desired path claim 1 , the notification being generated based on the determined position of the autonomous agent claim 1 , the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent claim 1 , and the operational information of one or more other autonomous agents.3. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to control the one or more other autonomous agents to adjust an operation of the one or more other autonomous agents based on the determined position of the autonomous agent claim 1 , the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent claim 1 , and the operational information of one or more other autonomous agents.4. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to predict a future movement of the human based on the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent.5. The controller of claim 4 , wherein the processor is configured to predict the future movement of the human based on the ...

ROBOT

A mobile robot including a mobile base element and at least one multi-jointed manipulator, wherein the robot includes several telemedical devices. The invention also relates to a robot for performing a movement sequence together with a limb of a human with the help of a manipulator. 1. A robot with a mobile base element and with at least one multi-articulated robot arm , which is designed to interact directly or indirectly with a human being , as well as with at least one telemonitoring device and/or at least one telediagnostic device and/or at least one telemetry device and/or at least one teletherapy device , wherein the robot arm is designed to be compliant-controlled.2. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one multi-articulated robot arm is adapted to actuate and/or to cooperate with said at least one telemonitoring device and/or at least one telediagnostic device and/or at least one telemetry device and/or at least one teletherapy device.3. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the telemonitoring device comprises at least one sensor for detecting vital parameters and wherein the robot arm is adapted to guide the sensor to a corresponding measuring point of a body.4. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the telediagnostic device comprises at least one ultrasound probe and wherein the robot arm is adapted to guide the probe to a corresponding recording site of a body and/or along the corresponding recording site.5. The robot according to claim 3 , wherein the telemetry device is adapted to transmit the data detected by means of the sensors to an external receiving point.6. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the teletherapy device comprises an audio-visual device.7. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one robot arm has a proximal base and a distal free end.8. The robot according to claim 7 , wherein the telemonitoring device comprises at least one sensor for detecting vital parameters claim 7 , wherein the robot arm ...

ROBOT CLEANER FOR RECOGNIZING STUCK SITUATION THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

A robot cleaner for recognizing a stuck situation through artificial intelligence includes a driving unit to drive the robot cleaner, a sensing unit configured to acquire three-dimensional (3D) image data and a bumper event, a memory configured to store a stuck situation recognition model for inferring the stuck situation of the robot cleaner, and a processor configured to convert the 3D image data and the bumper event into surrounding map image data, infer the stuck situation of the robot cleaner from the 3D image data and the bumper event using the stuck situation recognition model, and control the driving unit according to an inference result. 1. A robot cleaner for recognizing a stuck situation through artificial intelligence , the robot cleaner comprising:a driving motor to drive the robot cleaner;a sensor configured to acquire three-dimensional (3D) image data and a bumper event;a memory configured to store a stuck situation recognition model for inferring the stuck situation of the robot cleaner; anda processor configured to:convert the 3D image data and the bumper event into surrounding map image data,infer the stuck situation of the robot cleaner from the 3D image data and the bumper event using the stuck situation recognition model, andcontrol the driving motor according to an inference result.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 ,wherein the stuck situation recognition model is an artificial neural network based model subjected to supervised learning through a deep learning algorithm or a machine learning algorithm, andwherein a training data set used to train the stuck situation recognition model includes the acquired surrounding map image data for training and labeling data indicating the stuck situation labeled therewith while the robot cleaner travels.3. The robot cleaner of claim 2 ,wherein the processor drives the robot cleaner along a cleaning route when the inference result of the stuck situation recognition model is a non-stuck situation and ...

MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD

A cleaning device includes: a range finding sensor; an acquisition unit which acquires a map and a first path along which the cleaning device is to move; a first identification unit which identifies a feature point which is a point where a distance between the object and the range finding sensor varies; a second identification unit which identifies a virtual point which is, among points on a virtual line segment, a point closest to the first path when the virtual line segment does not intersect with the first path, the virtual line segment extending toward the first path from the feature point, and having a maximum length within the predetermined range-finding range; a converter which converts the first path into a second path which passes through the virtual point; and a motor controller which causes the cleaning device to move along the second path. 1. A mobile robot which moves in an environment , the mobile robot comprising:a range finding sensor having a predetermined range-finding range;an acquisition unit which acquires a map of the environment including position information of an object, and a first path along which the mobile robot is to move in the environment;a first identification unit which identifies a feature point which is, among points each indicating a position of the object on the map, a point where, as viewed from a direction toward the point from the mobile robot, a distance between the object and the range finding sensor varies with movement of the mobile robot along the first path;a second identification unit which identifies a virtual point which is, among points on a virtual line segment, a point closest to the first path when the virtual line segment does not intersect with the first path, the virtual line segment extending toward the first path from the feature point, and having a maximum length within the predetermined range-finding range;a converter which converts the first path into a second path which passes through the virtual point; ...

ROBOT HAVING CLEANING FUNCTION FOR SECURING CAMERA VISION AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

An apparatus having a camera cleaning function and a method of controlling the same are provided. The robot has a cleaning function for securing a camera field of view. The robot includes a camera that has a foreign material detection sensor and a housing fixed to a photographing position of the robot. The camera outputs a detection signal upon detecting a foreign material, takes an image in all directions; a rotation cover formed of a transparent material to protect the camera from the foreign material and at a position spaced apart from the camera in all directions, and rotates according to the detection signal, The housing fixes a driving module of the rotation cover, and is connected to a cleaning module for cleaning the rotation cover. 1. A robot having a cleaning function for securing a camera field of view , the robot comprising:a camera having a foreign material detection sensor and configured to output a detection signal upon detecting a foreign material and take an image in all directions;a rotation cover formed of a transparent material to protect the camera from the foreign material and at a position spaced apart from the camera in all directions, and configured to rotate according to the detection signal; anda housing fixed to a photographing position of the robot, configured to fix a driving module of the rotation cover, and connected to a cleaning module which is configured to clean the rotation cover.2. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the driving module includes a motor positioned between the rotation cover and the housing or at an outside of the housing to rotate the camera or to simultaneously rotate the camera and the rotation cover.3. The robot according to claim 2 , wherein the camera is fixed to the housing claim 2 ,a rotary shaft of the rotation cover is connected to the motor, andthe motor rotates the rotation cover according to the detection signal.4. The robot according to claim 3 , wherein the rotation cover is rotated by 360 ...

SERVICE ROBOT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a service robot, such as a robotic cleaner, can be configured to more effectively service an environment. The service robot can include one or more sensors that sense its location, the location of objects, or both, and can also include noise reduction elements. The service robot can determine that it is under a “furnishing” and implement a different servicing pattern. 1. A method of performing a robotic service , the method comprising:navigating a service robot through an environment according to a servicing route to perform a service, using automatic self-control by the robot;sensing objects in the environment while navigating according to the servicing route and/or while performing the service; andstoring locations of the objects and/or the service robot determined using the sensor data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on the sensor data, tailoring the servicing route to enable the service robot to optimally service a plurality of locations.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on the sensor data, tailoring the servicing route from a first navigation pattern to a second navigation pattern that avoids contact with the objects.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:electronically storing the second navigation pattern in a storage media for later use.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the robot stopping and waiting in response to sensing an object or living being.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensing is accomplished by a set of sensors including one or more photosensors.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the service robot wirelessly communicating with one or more of a control system, database system, other robots, wireless devices, or external sensors.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: assigning functional labels to each of a plurality of service locations; and', 'associating one or more of the service locations with specific events ...

Electronic device and method for controlling external electronic device

The memory of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present document can, when in operation, store instructions which allow at least one processor to: control an actuator so that the electronic device moves; control a camera so as to acquire an image and location of an external electronic device; identify the external electronic device on the basis of the acquired image; transmit a plurality of control commands to the identified external electronic device via a wireless communication circuit; monitor a response of the external electronic device to the plurality of control commands transmitted; store, in the memory, an identifier of a first control command set for the identified external electronic device and the location of the external electronic device, wherein the first control command is determined on the basis of the monitoring, and the first control command set is a control command set that includes the first control command that has caused the external electronic device to perform a pre-specified first operation among the plurality of control commands, control the actuator to move the electronic device to a location in which the first control command is able to be transmitted to the external electronic device on the basis of a received first input and the location of the external electronic device stored in the memory, and transmit the first control command to the external electronic device on the basis of the received first input and the identifier of the first control command set for the external electronic device stored in the memory.

ROBOTIC BIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

One embodiment is directed to a personal robotic system, comprising: an electromechanical mobile base defining a cross-sectional envelope when viewed in a plane substantially parallel to a plane of a floor upon which the mobile base is operated; a torso assembly movably coupled to the mobile base; a head assembly movably coupled to the torso; a releasable bin-capturing assembly movably coupled to the torso; and a controller operatively coupled to the mobile base, torso assembly, head assembly, and bin-capturing assembly, and configured to capture a bin with the bin-capturing assembly and move the torso assembly relative to the mobile base so that the captured bin fits as closely as possible within the cross-sectional envelope of the mobile base. 1. A personal robotic system , comprising:a. an electromechanical mobile base defining a cross-sectional envelope when viewed in a plane substantially parallel to a plane of a floor upon which the mobile base is operated;b. a torso assembly movably coupled to the mobile base;c. a head assembly movably coupled to the torso;d. a releasable bin-capturing assembly movably coupled to the torso; ande. a controller operatively coupled to the mobile base, torso assembly, head assembly, and bin-capturing assembly, and configured to capture a bin with the bin-capturing assembly and move the torso assembly relative to the mobile base so that the captured bin fits as closely as possible within the cross-sectional envelope of the mobile base.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor operatively coupled to the controller and configured to sense one or more factors regarding an environment in which the mobile base is navigated.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a sonar sensor.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the sonar sensor is coupled to the mobile base.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a laser range finder.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the laser rangefinder is configured to ...

AUTONOMOUS TRAVELING TYPE VACUUM CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

An autonomous traveling type vacuum cleaner capable of cleaning an area closely adjacent to an obstacle of a floor surface, and the control method therefor. A main body includes a front face part formed in a linear shape. A detector detects an obstacle in a traveling direction of the main body. A traveling part makes the front face part of the main body face the obstacle and makes the main body travel to the obstacle, on the basis of the result detected by the detector. A cleaning unit, which is disposed on a front portion of the main body, cleans a cleaning-object surface in the state where the traveling part has made the main body travel to the obstacle.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRIGGERING A SELF-POSITIONING PROCESS

A mobile self-propelled robot for autonomously carrying out actions. The robot includes a drive module for moving the robot over a floor area; a processing module for carrying out the activities during a processing stage; at least one sensor module for detecting information relating to the structure of the surroundings; a detector module configured to detect a displacement of the robot prior to or during the processing stage. Further, the robot includes a navigation module configured to navigate the robot over the floor area during the processing stage using a map of the surroundings, to store and manage one or more maps of the surroundings, and to carry out a self-positioning process if the detector module has detected a displacement of the robot. During the self-positioning process, the presence and the location of the robot within the stored maps are detected. 111-. (canceled)12. A mobile self-propelled robot for autonomously carrying out activities , the robot comprising:a drive module for moving the robot over a floor area;a processing module for carrying out the activities during a processing operation;at least one sensor module for acquiring information relating to a structure of an environment;a detector module configured to detect a shifting of the robot before or during a processing operation; and{'b': '150', 'a navigation module connected to said detector module and configured to navigate the robot over the floor area during the processing operation using a map of the environment, to store and manage one or more maps of the environment, and to carry out a self-localization process when said detector module () has detected a shifting of the robot;'}wherein the self-localization process includes detecting whether and where the robot is situated within an area of the stored maps.13. The robot according to claim 12 , wherein said navigation module is also configured to create and store a new map based on data acquired by said sensor module when the robot is ...

MOBILE ROBOT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SERVICE TO USER

Provided are an artificial intelligence (AI) system utilizing a machine learning algorithm such as deep learning and an application thereof. A method of providing, by a mobile robot device including an arm device, a service to a user includes obtaining sensing information obtained by sensing a surrounding environment of the mobile robot device while the mobile robot device is traveling, changing, based on the sensing information which has been obtained by sensing, a safety operation level of the mobile robot device, and controlling, based on the changed safety operation level, an operation of the mobile robot device, wherein the safety operation level is a level for controlling an operation related to a movement of the mobile robot device and a motion of the arm device, and the mobile robot device changes the safety operation level by applying the obtained sensed information to a training model trained using an artificial intelligence algorithm. 1. A method of providing , by a mobile robot device comprising an arm device , a service to a user , the method comprising:obtaining sensing information obtained by sensing a surrounding environment of the mobile robot device while the mobile robot device is traveling;changing, based on the sensing information which has been obtained by sensing, a safety operation level of the mobile robot device; andcontrolling, based on the changed safety operation level, an operation of the mobile robot device,wherein the safety operation level is a level for controlling an operation related to a movement of the mobile robot device and a motion of the arm device, andthe mobile robot device changes the safety operation level by applying the obtained sensing information to a training model trained using an artificial intelligence algorithm.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the changing of the safety operation level comprises changing the safety operation level using the training model trained using at least one of machine learning claim 1 ...

MOBILE ROBOT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a mobile robot capable of communicating with neighboring devices in a 5G communication environment and capable of efficient cleaning via machine learning based on such communication, and a method for operating the same. When the mobile robot acquires map information of a movement space, the acquired map information may be transmitted to a user robot, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The user robot having received the map information may clean the movement space while being moving by a user in the movement space, and the mobile robot may receive the information on an area that has been cleaned or an area that has not been cleaned. Thereafter, the mobile robot cleans the area that has not been cleaned so that no area is left uncleaned. 1. A mobile robot comprising:a driving unit configured to move the mobile robot;a receiver configured to receive movement history information of a user robot in a movement space;a memory configured to store map information of the movement space; andone or more controllers configured to determine at least one area in the movement space for moving the mobile robot based on the received movement history information of the user robot.2. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the one or more controllers are further configured to:receive a movement stoppage status of the user robot based on the map information via the receiver; anddetermine a start location on the map information for moving the mobile robot based on the received movement stoppage status of the user robot.3. The mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the one or more controllers is further configured to cause the driving unit to move the mobile robot to the determined at least one area in the movement space claim 2 , wherein the at least one area corresponds to areas of the movement space where the user robot was not moved.4. The mobile robot of claim 2 , further comprising a camera claim 2 , wherein the one or more controllers ...

ROBOTIC BIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

One embodiment is directed to a personal robotic system, comprising: an electromechanical mobile base defining a cross-sectional envelope when viewed in a plane substantially parallel to a plane of a floor upon which the mobile base is operated; a torso assembly movably coupled to the mobile base; a head assembly movably coupled to the torso; a releasable bin-capturing assembly movably coupled to the torso; and a controller operatively coupled to the mobile base, torso assembly, head assembly, and bin-capturing assembly, and configured to capture a bin with the bin-capturing assembly and move the torso assembly relative to the mobile base so that the captured bin fits as closely as possible within the cross-sectional envelope of the mobile base. 1. A personal robotic system , comprising:a. an electromechanical mobile base defining a cross-sectional envelope when viewed in a plane substantially parallel to a plane of a floor upon which the mobile base is operated;b. a torso assembly movably coupled to the mobile base;c. a head assembly movably coupled to the torso;d. a releasable bin-capturing assembly movably coupled to the torso; ande. a controller operatively coupled to the mobile base, torso assembly, head assembly, and bin-capturing assembly, and configured to capture a bin with the bin-capturing assembly and move the torso assembly relative to the mobile base so that the captured bin fits as closely as possible within the cross-sectional envelope of the mobile base.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor operatively coupled to the controller and configured to sense one or more factors regarding an environment in which the mobile base is navigated.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a sonar sensor.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the sonar sensor is coupled to the mobile base.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a laser range finder.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the laser rangefinder is configured to ...

AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC MONITOR FOR ALERTING OF HAZARDS

A computer-implemented method includes detecting, by one or more sensors of a robot, one or more characteristics of a current point on a surface on which the robot travels. A feature vector is constructed to describe the current point on the surface on which the robot travels, based on the one or more characteristics. The feature vector is mapped to a confidence level that a hazard exists at the current point on the surface. It is determined that the confidence level meets a threshold confidence. An alert is issued in association with the current point on the surface, based on the confidence level meeting the threshold confidence. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:detecting, by one or more sensors of a robot, one or more characteristics of a current point on a surface on which the robot travels;constructing a feature vector describing the current point on the surface on which the robot travels, based on the one or more characteristics;mapping the feature vector to a confidence level that a hazard exists at the current point on the surface;determining that the confidence level meets a threshold confidence; andissuing an alert associated with the current point on the surface, based on the confidence level meeting the threshold confidence.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein mapping the feature vector to the confidence level comprises training a classifier to map feature vectors to confidence levels.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:assigning a sensitivity level to the current point on the surface; andactivating, at the current point on the surface, an additional sensor of the robot, based on the sensitivity level assigned to the current point on the surface.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:assigning a sensitivity level to the current point on the surface; anddetermining a frequency at which the robot returns to the current point on the surface, based at least in part on the ...

Cleaning Area Selection Method and Device

Disclosed are a method and device for selecting a to-be-cleaned area. The method includes: obtaining to-be-cleaned secondary selectable area; controlling a floor-cleaning robot to move by one-unit length in first direction and determining whether the current location of floor-cleaning robot is to-be-cleaned secondary selectable area; if no, controlling the floor-cleaning robot to move by one-unit length in second direction and determining whether the current location of floor-cleaning robot is to-be-cleaned secondary selectable area; if no, controlling the floor-cleaning robot to move by two-unit lengths in third direction and determining whether the current location of floor-cleaning robot is to-be-cleaned secondary selectable area; if no, controlling the floor-cleaning robot to move by two-unit lengths in fourth direction and determining whether the current location of floor-cleaning robot is to-be-cleaned secondary selectable area; and executing cleaning operation in to-be-cleaned secondary selectable area if the current location of floor-cleaning robot is the same. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for selecting an area to be cleaned , wherein the method comprises:obtaining a secondary selectable area to be cleaned, comprising: dividing the area to be cleaned into at least two sub-areas to be cleaned; classifying the at least two sub-areas to be cleaned into a large sub-area to be cleaned and a small sub-area to be cleaned according to sizes; acquiring a boundary line between the large sub-area to be cleaned and the small sub-area to be cleaned; and extending the boundary line and determining whether an extended boundary line divides the large sub-area to be cleaned, wherein if yes, a first sub-area to be cleaned that is located on a same side of the boundary line as the small sub-area to be cleaned, and a second sub-area to be cleaned that is located on a different side of the boundary line from the small sub-area to be cleaned are acquired; establishing a ...

ROBOT CLEANER FOR PERFORMING CLEANING USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

A robot cleaner for performing cleaning using artificial intelligence includes a suction unit configured to suction dust, a driving unit to drive the robot cleaner, a memory configured to store a compensation model for inferring optimal suction output and driving output for cleaning environment information for learning, and a processor configured to acquire cleaning environment information, determine a suction output value and a driving speed of the robot cleaner from the acquired cleaning environment information using the compensation model, control the suction unit to suction the dust with the determined suction output value, and control the driving unit to drive the robot cleaner at the determined driving speed. 1. A robot cleaner for performing cleaning using artificial intelligence , the robot cleaner comprising:a suction unit configured to suction dust;a driving unit to drive the robot cleaner;a memory configured to store a compensation model for inferring optimal suction output and driving output for cleaning environment information for learning; anda processor configured to:acquire cleaning environment information,determine a suction output value and a driving speed of the robot cleaner from the acquired cleaning environment information using the compensation model,control the suction unit to suction the dust with the determined suction output value, andcontrol the driving unit to drive the robot cleaner at the determined driving speed.21. The robot cleaner of , wherein the cleaning environment information includes a type of a floor , a space environment , cleanliness of the floor and a charge state of a battery provided in the robot cleaner.32. The robot cleaner of , wherein the compensation model is an artificial neural network based model subjected to reinforcement learning through a deep learning algorithm or a machine learning algorithm , andwherein the reinforcement learning is performed by a Markov Decision process.43. The robot cleaner of , wherein ...

DETERMINING METHOD AND CONTROL METHOD FOR STRAIGHT RUNNING OF ROBOT ON SLOPE PLANE

An objective of the present invention is to provide a method for determining and controlling a robot to move straightly on a sloping plane to solve a technical issue that a deviation of a conventional robot from a predetermined straight path is difficult to detect when the robot moves on a sloping plane and cannot be corrected, and moving on the straight path is difficult to guarantee. 1. A method for determining a robot to move straightly on a sloping plane , comprising:{'b': '1', 'step S) comprising building a three-dimensional coordinate on the robot, defining the robot moving direction as a positive Y-axis direction, defining a direction perpendicular to the sloping plane as a Z-axis direction, wherein a plane on which an X-axis and the Y-axis are located parallels the sloping plane;'}{'b': '2', 'sub': xs0', 'ys0', 'zs0, 'step S) comprising defining the robot moving direction as Ts, while standard sub vectors of gravity acceleration g along three directions of the three-dimensional coordinate are defined as g, g, g,'}{'b': '3', 'step S) comprising generating a standard direction parameter library;'}{'b': '4', 'step S) comprising controlling the robot on the sloping plane to move straightly toward any one direction Tm along a predetermined straight path;'}{'b': '5', 'sub': xm0', 'ym0', 'zm0, 'step S) comprising extracting the standard sub vectors g, g, gdata corresponding to the moving direction Tm from the standard direction parameter library;'}{'b': '6', 'sub': xm1', 'ym1', 'zm1, 'step S) comprising acquiring a set of real-time direction parameters in real-time at time intervals t, wherein the real-time direction parameters comprise real-time sub vectors g, g, gof the gravity acceleration g along three directions of the three-dimensional coordinate;'}{'b': '7', 'sub': xd', 'xm1', 'xm0, 'step S) comprising calculating a sub vector difference g=g−gbetween a real-time sub vector of the gravity acceleration g along the X-axis and the standard sub vector; and'}{'b': ...

MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a moving robot and a control method thereof, and includes a sensor unit configured to detect an obstacle located in a traveling direction; a camera configured to photograph the obstacle, when the obstacle is detected by the sensor unit; a controller configured to control a certain operation to be performed in accordance with the obstacle. The controller analyzes a plurality of image data of the obstacle inputted from the camera to determine whether the obstacle can be identified and filters the image data, transmits the filtered image data among the plurality of image data to the server through the communication unit, and controls the traveling unit in accordance with obstacle information received from the server. Hence, by transmitting only recognizable image, unnecessary data transmission is reduced, and accordingly, transmission traffic is reduced and the load of image processing of the server is reduced. As the load of the server decreases, the obstacle can be quickly determined, and accordingly, the moving robot can recognize the obstacle in a short time and determine the type of the obstacle to cope with, thereby performing the operation suitable for the feature of the obstacle, the cleaning area, or the surrounding environment. 1. A moving robot comprising:a sensor unit configured to be provided at a front side of a main body, and to detect an obstacle located in a traveling direction;a camera configured to photograph the obstacle, when the obstacle is detected by the sensor unit;a controller configured to control a certain operation to be performed in accordance with the obstacle;a traveling unit configured to perform a designated operation according to a control command of the controller; anda communication unit configured to communicate with a server,wherein the controller analyzes a plurality of image data of the obstacle inputted from the camera to determine whether the obstacle can be identified and filters the image ...

Robot and method of providing guidance service by the robot

Disclosed are a robot and a method of providing a guidance service by the robot. A method of providing a guidance service by a robot according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving a guidance request from a user, determining a route to a destination based on the received guidance request, determining a field of vision based on the movement direction of the determined route, determining a projection area based on the determined field of vision and information on projectable surfaces, and projecting a laser beam indicating guidance information onto the determined projection area. In a 5G environment connected for the Internet of things, the method for recommending a location of a charging station is implemented by executing an artificial intelligence algorithm or machine learning algorithm.

HANDHELD VACUUM AND COLLECTION DEVICE

The present invention relates to a lightweight device that is able to collect relatively lightweight objects of various sizes and shapes through the use of a vacuum combined with a mechanical snare. Devices of the invention can be operated with a single hand. The invention provides improved means of collecting small objects, dust, dirt, or other small debris without requiring excessive bending or stooping by the user. 1. A device comprisinga) a handle;b) a motor that can generate vacuum pressure and is housed within the handle, ;c) a tube attached to the handle and through which the vacuum pressure can pass, wherein the tube includes a closure flap, a capture compartment and a filter guard in the half of the tube distal from the handle; andd) a mechanical snare comprising two or more movable appendages attached to the side of the tube near the end of the tube distal to the handle, wherein during operation the appendages are movable and able to hold and release an object,wherein the device is handheld.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the motor includes an electric cord or battery.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein a second filter guard is located in the half of the tube adjacent to the handle.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tube is a telescoping tube.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle further includes an operating mechanism for the vacuum.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle further includes an operating mechanism for the mechanical snare. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle further includes a wrist strap claim 1 , reflector claim 1 , light claim 1 , or any combination thereof.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tube further includes a reflector claim 1 , light claim 1 , or any combination thereof.9. A method of collecting objects comprising operating a handheld device having a handle; a motor that can generate vacuum pressure and is housed within the handle; a tube attached to the handle and through which the vacuum pressure ...

ROBOT SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

A robot system includes a robot having an end effector, to which a cooking utensil is detachably connected, a washer having formed therein a washing space in which the cooking utensil is washed, a controller configured to operate the robot in a washing mode in which the cooking utensil is inserted into the washing space and then is washed in the washing space. 1. A robot system comprising:a robot having an end effector, to which a cooking utensil is detachably connected;a washer having formed therein a washing space in which the cooking utensil is washed; anda controller configured to operate the robot in a washing mode in which the cooking utensil is inserted into the washing space and then is washed in the washing space.2. The robot system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the washing mode of the robot claim 1 , the controller moves the end effector to an insertion trajectory where the cooking utensil is inserted into the washing space claim 1 , and then operates the end effector in a washing motion.3. The robot system according to claim 1 , wherein an angle at which the end effector inserts the cooking utensil into the washing space is determined according to a type of the cooking utensil and a type of the washer.4. The robot system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the washing mode of the robot claim 1 , the controller rotates the end effector in a rotational motion in which the end effector rotates above the washing space.5. The robot system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the washing mode of the robot claim 1 , the controller lifts up or lowers down the end effector in an elevating motion in which the end effector is lifted up or lowered down above the washing space a plurality of times.6. The robot system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the washing mode of the robot is finished claim 1 , the controller moves the end effector to a withdrawal trajectory where the cooking utensil is withdrawn from the washing ...

ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM

An autonomous coverage robot includes a cleaning assembly having forward roller and rearward rollers counter-rotating with respect to each other. The rollers are arranged to substantially maintain a cross sectional area between the two rollers yet permitting collapsing therebetween as large debris is passed. Each roller includes a resilient elastomer outer tube and a partially air-occupied inner resilient core configured to bias the outer tube to rebound. The core includes a hub and resilient spokes extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the hub. The spokes suspend the outer tube to float about the hub and transfer torque from the hub to the outer tube while allowing the outer tube to momentarily deform or move offset from the hub during impact with debris larger than the cross sectional area between the two rollers. 1. (canceled)2. A roller rotatably mountable to a cleaning robot , the roller comprising:a drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis;a hub formed with or connected to the drive shaft and extending along the longitudinal axis, the hub driven with the drive shaft; 'a vane extending outward from the outer tube surface, the vane having a substantially V-shape.', 'a tube formed with or connected to the hub and rotatable therewith, the tube extending along the longitudinal axis, located radially outward of the hub, and defining an outer tube surface, the tube comprising3. The roller of claim 2 , wherein the vane has a shape of a chevron including a central tip claim 2 , a first leg extending axially from the central tip to a first end of the tube claim 2 , and a second leg extending axially from the central tip to a second end of the tube.4. The roller of claim 3 , further comprising:a plurality of vanes including the vane, wherein the plurality of vanes are positioned on the tube such that the first and the second end of a first chevron of a first vane of the plurality of vanes are substantially aligned with a central tip of a chevron of an ...

MOVING ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD

A moving robot system includes a moving robot which travels a cleaning area, generates a map for the cleaning area, and moves based on the map; and a terminal which receives the map, sets at least one virtual wall in the map, and transmits the virtual wall to the moving robot, wherein the terminal sets an attribute for controlling operation of the moving robot in the virtual wall, and wherein the moving robot divides a travelable area in correspondence to the virtual wall and performs cleaning while traveling the cleaning area, and performs a specified operation according to the attribute specified to the virtual wall when reaching the virtual wall. 1. A system comprising:an autonomous cleaner which travels in a cleaning area, the autonomous cleaner including a controller that generates a map of the cleaning area, and manages a movement of the autonomous cleaner based on the map; anda terminal which receives the map, sets at least one virtual wall in the map, and transmits information associated with the virtual wall to the autonomous cleaner,wherein the terminal sets an attribute related to controlling an operation of the autonomous cleaner with respect to a location associated with the virtual wall, andwherein the autonomous cleaner divides a travelable area based on the virtual wall, performs cleaning while traveling in the cleaning area, and performs a specified operation according to the attribute assigned to the virtual wall when reaching the location associated with the virtual wall.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the autonomous cleaner sets a travel path by dividing a travelable area in the cleaning area claim 1 , updates data on the virtual wall claim 1 , and resets a travel path claim 1 , when new data for the virtual wall is received from the terminal during traveling.3. The system of claim 1 , whereinthe attribute set by the terminal relates to at least one of a noise control, a travel path change, an avoidance travel, or a security function in the ...

Method for operating a self-traveling robot

A method for operating a self-traveling robot, wherein a control command for initiating a service mode is transmitted to the robot, and wherein a service is made available for the robot in the service mode. In order to reliably and comfortably switch the robot into a service mode, an optical code containing the control command is displayed on an external terminal, wherein the optical code is detected by an image acquisition device of the robot, and wherein a control device of the robot extracts the control command from the optical code and initiates the corresponding service mode.

AUTONOMOUS CORRECTION OF ALIGNMENT ERROR IN A MASTER-SLAVE ROBOTIC SYSTEM

In some embodiments, correcting an alignment error between an end effector of a tool associated with a slave and a master actuator associated with a master in a robotic system involves receiving at the master, master actuator orientation signals (R) representing the orientation of the master actuator relative to a master reference frame and generating end effector orientation signals (R) representing the end effector orientation relative to a slave reference frame, producing control signals based on the end effector orientation signals, receiving an enablement signal for selectively enabling the control signals to be transmitted from the master to the slave, responsive to a transition of the enablement signal from not active state to active state, computing the master-slave misalignment signals (R) as a difference between the master actuator orientation signals (R) and the end effector orientation signals (R), and adjusting the master-slave misalignment signals (R) to reduce the alignment difference. 1. A method of reducing alignment difference between an instrument end effector and an input actuator in a robotic system , the method comprising , by a processor:receiving signals representing an orientation of the input actuator;receiving an enablement signal that, in an active state, permits a change in the orientation of the instrument end effector in response to a change in the orientation of the input actuator;in response to determining that the enablement signal has transitioned to the active state, determining an alignment error between a current orientation of the input actuator and a current orientation of the instrument end effector; andwhile the alignment error is greater than an alignment criterion and the enablement signal is in the active state, producing adjustment control signals that cause a reduction of the alignment error.2. The method of wherein determining the alignment error comprises computing an offset angle between a master reference frame in ...

TRACTION PROVIDER ROBOT FOR PATIENT'S FRACTURED FOOT IN SURGICAL OPERATION

The invented robot provides necessary traction for reduction of foot bone fracture in surgical operation. This robot is equipped with four electrical motor and with aid of three linear and one rotational degree of freedom assists surgery team to align broken foot bone fragments in line precisely. Hence patient foot restores its desired direction during all different stages of operation with proper traction. 1- A traction provider robot for patient's fractured foot in surgical operation comprising:A main body/frame covered up by a main case; four wheels, and four adjustable legs fixedly attached on either side of said main frame near each one each one of said four wheels respectively, locking said main body/frame and main case in place; wherein said robot is nestled inside said main case and is attached to said main frame and can move in a 3D axis; wherein said robot comprises a shin holder, an ankle holder, a sole holder and multiple straps for tightly holding a patient's foot in place during surgery; and a main motor for controlling and running three gear boxes.2- The system of claim 1 , wherein said main body further comprises at least two chassis attached on inside of said main case claim 1 , perpendicular to bottom side of said main frame and facing up and away from said four legs; wherein said robot and its 3D moving mechanisms are attached to said at least two chassis.3- The robot system of claim 2 , wherein said 3D moving mechanisms comprise claim 2 , three X claim 2 , Y and Z moving sections claim 2 , each having their own said motor gear box claim 2 , converting rotational movement into linear displacement; wherein each of said X claim 2 , Y and Z moving components are connected to one another but are controlled separately; therefore when one component is programmed to move the other two will move with it.4- The robot system of claim 3 , wherein said main case further comprises a touch screen display and/or a remote control application for moving and ...

Air cleaner

An air cleaner disposed in an indoor space is disclosed. The air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a blowing device including a suction port and a discharging port, a fan motor configured to cause air flow, a purification unit installed in the blowing device to clean air, a flow conversion configured to change a flow direction of air discharged from the discharging port, a communication unit configured to communicate with a moving agent moving in the indoor space, and a processor configured to receive feature information collected by the moving agent and associated with a structure of the indoor space, obtain a type of the indoor space by using the feature information, and control an operation of at least one of the fan motor and the flow conversion device by using the type of the indoor space to adjust at least one of an operation mode, a wind direction, and a wind volume.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A FLUID IN AN ENCLOSURE

A tank system includes a primary arm and a secondary arm mounted on a trolley. Each arm is configured to independently rotate 340 to 360 degrees in horizontal planes. The primary arm includes a pivot frame for adjusting the vertical position of the secondary arm by pivoting the primary arm in a vertical plane. At least one nozzle and a submersible pump are mounted to the secondary arm. The tank system is mounted within a tank or other enclosure by securing the trolley to a track system within the tank or other enclosure. The trolley is configured to move along the track system within the tank or other enclosure. The tank system may pump a fluid from the tank in a pumping configuration, mix the fluid within the tank in a mixing configuration, and/or clean the tank in a cleaning configuration. 1. An integrated system for managing a fluid in an enclosure , comprising:a trolley configured for connection to and movement along a track system mounted within the enclosure;a primary arm operatively connected to the trolley, wherein the primary arm rotates 360 degrees in a horizontal plane relative to the trolley, and wherein the primary arm includes a pivot frame for pivoting the primary arm in a vertical plane;a secondary arm operatively connected to the primary arm, wherein the secondary arm rotates at least 340 degrees in a horizontal plane relative to the primary arm;a submersible pump mounted to the secondary arm; andat least one nozzle mounted to the secondary arm.2. The integrated system of claim 1 , further comprising a swivel frame connecting the primary arm and the trolley.3. The integrated system of claim 2 , wherein the pivot frame of the primary arm includes a proximal bracket claim 2 , a distal bracket claim 2 , two parallel members each pivotally mounted to the proximal bracket and pivotally mounted to the distal bracket claim 2 , and a cylinder assembly pivotally mounted to the proximal bracket and a portion of one of the parallel members.4. The integrated ...

MOBILE ROBOT FOR AVOIDING NON-DRIVING AREA AND METHOD FOR AVOIDING NON-DRIVING AREA OF MOBILE ROBOT

According to the present disclosure, when a mobile robot travels, if the learning information of the avoiding mark which is machine-trained by the mobile robot corresponds to a mark around the target object sensed by the mobile robot, the mobile robot can avoid the sensed avoiding mark. That is, the mobile robot may collide with an object which needs to be avoided while traveling. Therefore, when an avoiding mark which is formed of at least any one of a different color or a different material from the floor of the driving area is disposed around an object to be avoided or an area to be avoided and the avoiding mark is sensed, the mobile robot autonomously avoids the object or the area to be avoided to be prevented from colliding with the object which needs to be avoided or traveling in the area to be avoided. 1. A method for generating a non-driving area of a mobile robot , performed by a processor , the method comprising:performing cleaning and map generation while moving an indoor space;sensing an avoiding mark;recognizing a region represented by the avoiding mark as a non-driving area to avoid; andreflecting the region represented by the avoiding mark to a map as the non-driving area,wherein the sensing of an avoiding mark includes determining the avoiding mark through an avoiding mark reading program which is stored in advance.2. The method for generating a non-driving area of a mobile robot according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing includes:radiating a predetermined electromagnetic wave to the sensed mark;measuring the electromagnetic wave reflected by the mark; anddetermining whether the mark is the avoiding mark based on the measurement of the reflected electromagnetic wave.3. The method for generating a non-driving area of a mobile robot according to claim 2 , wherein the determining includes:analyzing the electromagnetic wave reflected from the mark and determining the mark as the avoiding mark when it is determined that the mark has at least any one ...

CHARGING ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A charging robot includes: a station; a multi-joint manipulator including a plurality of first joints and a plurality of second joints which have rotation axes orthogonal to each other and are connected with each other alternately, the joint manipulator being provided on the station; a charging connector provided on an end of the multi-joint manipulator; a manipulator moving mechanism configured to move the multi-joint manipulator to an outside of the station; a first motor configured to pivot the first joint by a predetermined angle when the first joint is positioned at a set point; a first actuator configured to move the first motor toward the first joint and to connect the first motor to the first joint when the first joint is positioned at the set point; a second motor configured to pivot the second joint by a predetermined angle when the second joint is positioned at the set point; and a second actuator configured to move the second motor toward the second joint and to connect the second motor to the second joint when the second joint is positioned at the set point. 1. A charging robot comprising:a station;a multi-joint manipulator comprising a plurality of first joints and a plurality of second joints which have rotation axes orthogonal to each other and are connected with each other alternately, the joint manipulator being provided on the station;a charging connector provided on an end of the multi-joint manipulator;a manipulator moving mechanism configured to move the multi-joint manipulator to an outside of the station;a first motor configured to pivot the first joint by a predetermined angle when the first joint is positioned at a set point;a first actuator configured to move the first motor toward the first joint and to connect the first motor to the first joint when the first joint is positioned at the set point;a second motor configured to pivot the second joint by a predetermined angle when the second joint is positioned at the set point; anda second ...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ROBOT FOR PERFORMING CLEANING USING POLLUTION LOG AND METHOD FOR SAME

The present invention provides an artificial intelligence includes a memory configured to store a plurality of pollution logs; a learning processor configured to classify the plurality of pollution logs into at least one pollution log group based on a similarity between pollution information; a map generator configured to generate an indoor area map to which location of each of at least one pollution log group is mapped; and a processor which determines a cleaning method for each of the at least one pollution log group and performs cleaning for each of the at least one pollution log group according to the determined cleaning method. 1. An artificial intelligence robot which performs cleaning using a pollution log , the artificial intelligence robot comprising:a memory configured to store a plurality of pollution logs;a learning processor configured to classify the plurality of pollution logs into at least one pollution log group based on a similarity between pollution information;a map generator configured to generate an indoor area map to which location of each of at least one pollution log group is mapped; anda processor configured to determine a cleaning method with respect to each of the at least one pollution log group, based on the pollution log included in each of the at least one pollution log group, assign cleaning priority with respect to each of the at least one pollution log group, based on an average cleaning time of each of the at least one pollution log group and a cleaning available time of the artificial intelligence robot, or the determined cleaning method, and perform cleaning with respect to each of the at least one pollution log group according to the determined cleaning method and the cleaning priority.2. The artificial intelligence robot of claim 1 ,wherein the pollution log includes pollution information acquired while the artificial intelligence robot is driving and location information from which the pollution information is acquired.3. The ...

Mobile robot performing multiple detections using image frames of same optical sensor

There is provided a mobile robot that controls an exposure time of an optical sensor during a time interval during which images of a gap between tiles are captured. At an end of the time interval that an image of a gap between tiles is captured, the exposure time of the optical sensor is adjust to the exposure time being used right before the time interval to avoid high brightness of the captured image while the image of a gap between tiles is suddenly disappeared from a field of view of the optical sensor.

SURFACE TYPE DETECTION FOR ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE

The present disclosure describes techniques for a robotic cleaning device to determine a plan to clean an environment based on types of surfaces in the environment. The plan can include a route to take in the environment and/or one or more configurations to apply to the robotic cleaning device during the route. Determining the plan can include inserting detected surface types into an environmental map of the environment. The environmental map can then be used on future routes such that the robotic cleaning device can know a surface type of a surface before the robotic cleaning device reaches the surface. In some examples, a type of a surface of the environment can be detected by the robotic cleaning device based on optical polarization of light. 1. A robotic cleaning device comprising:a housing;a drive motor mounted in the housing;a drive system, coupled to the drive motor, for moving the robotic cleaning device;a light emitter configured to transmit a light beam at a surface;a first polaroid filter;at least a first light detector configured to detect an intensity of a first reflected portion of the light beam after the first reflected portion is filtered by the first polaroid filter;a second polaroid filter;the at least a first light detector being configured to detect an intensity of a second reflected portion of the light beam after the second reflected portion is filtered by the second polaroid filter; and a processor; and', send the intensity of the first reflected portion of the light beam and the intensity of the second reflected portion to a device remote from the robotic cleaning device, wherein the device is configured to determine a type of the surface based on the intensity of the first reflected portion and the intensity of the second reflected portion; or', 'determine a type of the surface based on the intensity of the first reflected portion and the intensity of the second reflected portion; or, 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium including ...

System and method for autonomous mopping of a floor surface

A mobile robot configured to travel across a residential floor or other surface while cleaning the surface with a cleaning pad and cleaning solvent is disclosed. The robot includes a controller for managing the movement of the robot as well as the treatment of the surface with a cleaning solvent. The movement of the robot can be characterized by a class of trajectories that achieve effective cleaning. The trajectories include sequences of steps that are repeated, the sequences including forward and backward motion and optional left and right motion along arcuate paths.

PERFORMANCE-BASED CLEANING ROBOT CHARGING METHOD AND APPARATUS

In one embodiment, a system and method is provided for optimizing the total time taken for cleaning an area by a cleaning robot, which is the sum of the cleaning time and the time taken for the robot to re-charge its battery mid-cleaning when the area is too large to clean on a single charge. In one embodiment, the remaining area to be cleaned is determined, and the mid-cleaning re-charge time is reduced to the amount of charge needed to clean the remaining area, plus a buffer. Hence, a reduction in mid-cleaning charging time results in reduced total time taken to clean a given space. 1. A method for operating a cleaning robot comprising:detecting a total area to be cleaned using sensors on the cleaning robot;initiating cleaning of the total area;returning to a charging base when a remaining charge level on a battery for the cleaning robot reaches a lower threshold;determining an area of a first portion of the total area cleaned upon reaching the lower threshold;determining a charge level used to clean the first portion by a processor in the cleaning robot;determining a remaining area to be cleaned by subtracting the first portion from the total area to be cleaned;determining a sufficient amount of charge level needed to clean the remaining portion;charging the battery to the sufficient amount of charge level plus a buffer amount of charge level greater than an amount of charge level the cleaning robot will need to return to the charging base from the remaining area to be cleaned; andleaving the charging base and cleaning the remaining area to be cleaned upon charging the battery to the sufficient amount of charge level plus the buffer amount of charge level.2. The method of further comprising:storing in a memory the average percentage of charge required per area cleaned for a plurality of cleaning runs.3. The method of wherein the charge level is a percentage of charge.4. The method of further comprising:determining a cleaning mode as selected by a user; ...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ROBOT CLEANER

An artificial intelligence robot cleaner is provided. The artificial intelligence robot cleaner includes a driving unit configured to drive the artificial intelligence robot cleaner, a cleaning unit configured to remove contaminant, a rear camera configured to photograph a rear area of the artificial intelligence robot cleaner, and a processor configured to determine whether cleaning of an already cleaned area is completed by using the image of the rear area of the artificial intelligence robot cleaner, and if the cleaning is not completed, control the driving unit and the cleaning unit to reclean the area where the cleaning is not completed. 1. An artificial intelligence robot cleaner comprising:a driver configured to drive the artificial intelligence robot cleaner;a cleaner configured to remove contaminant;a rear camera configured to photograph a rear area of the artificial intelligence robot cleaner; and determine whether cleaning of an already cleaned area is completed by using the image of the rear area of the artificial intelligence robot cleaner; and', 'if the cleaning is not completed, control the driver and the cleaner to reclean the area where the cleaning is not completed., 'a processor configured to2. The artificial intelligence robot cleaner according to claim 1 , further comprising a front camera configured to photograph a front area of the artificial intelligence robot cleaner claim 1 ,wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the cleaning is completed by using the image of the front area of the artificial intelligence robot cleaner and an image of the rear area after the robot cleaner passes through the front area.3. The artificial intelligence robot cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to:acquire an image obtained by fragmenting an image of contaminant included in the image of the front area; anddetermine that the cleaning is not completed, if the fragmented image corresponds to a residual contaminant ...

ROBOT CLEANER FOR AVOIDING STUCK SITUATION THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

A robot cleaner for avoiding a stuck situation using artificial intelligence includes a sensing unit configured to detect the stuck situation of the robot cleaner, a driving unit to drive the robot cleaner, and a processor configured to determine a rotation angle of the robot cleaner when the stuck situation is detected through the sensing unit, control the driving unit such that the robot cleaner rotates by the determined rotation angle, and control the driving unit such that the robot cleaner reverses by a certain distance after rotating by the rotation angle. 1. A robot cleaner for avoiding a stuck situation using artificial intelligence , the robot cleaner comprising:a sensing unit configured to detect the stuck situation of the robot cleaner;a driving unit to drive the robot cleaner; anda processor configured to:determine a rotation angle of the robot cleaner when the stuck situation is detected through the sensing unit,control the driving unit such that the robot cleaner rotates by the determined rotation angle, andcontrol the driving unit such that the robot cleaner reverses by a certain distance after rotating by the rotation angle.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the processor measures a current traveling speed of the robot cleaner at a time point when the stuck situation is detected and determines the rotation angle based on the measured current traveling angle and a plurality of traveling angles measured at a plurality of time points before the stuck situation is detected.3. The robot cleaner of claim 2 ,wherein the processor determines a value obtained by subtracting an average angle of the plurality of traveling angles from the current traveling angle as the rotation angle.4. The robot cleaner of claim 3 , wherein each of traveling speeds of the robot cleaner measured at the plurality of time points is equal to or greater than a threshold speed.5. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the processor generates a virtual wall at a front position ...

Server and method for setting intial position of robot, and robot operating based on the method

Provided are a server and method for setting an initial position of a robot, and a robot operating based on the method. In the server, the robot, and the method, past-date images or current sensing information of a place with a plurality of spaces are analyzed to estimate the number of first users who are potential customers in each of the spaces according to time intervals, and an initial position of a robot is set according to time intervals on the basis of the number of first users.

Robot capable of detecting dangerous situation using artificial intelligence and method of operating the same

A robot for detecting a dangerous situation using artificial intelligence includes a memory configured to store a voice recognition model for inferring whether a current situation is the dangerous situation from voice data and an image recognition model for inferring whether the current situation is the dangerous situation from image data, and a processor configured to acquire one or more of the voice data or the image data and output a notification indicating the dangerous situation when the dangerous situation is detected from the voice data using the voice recognition model or when the dangerous situation is detected from the image data using the image recognition model.

AUTONOMOUS VACUUM OPERATION IN RESPONSE TO DIRT DETECTION

An automated cleaning device includes a chassis, a controller operably connected to a drive assembly and configured to move the chassis within an area to be cleaned in repeated cleaning cycles, a cleaning unit carried by the chassis, a sensor configured to detect material drawn into the cleaning unit and provide a debris signal corresponding to an amount of material drawn into the cleaning unit, the controller being operably connected to the sensor and configured to generate a high-material indicator in response to the debris signal exceeding a predetermined debris threshold, and determining whether the autonomous cleaner is in a high traffic area when the chassis moves within the area to be cleaned based on locations of high-material indicators. 1. An autonomous cleaner comprising:a chassis;a controller operably connected to a drive assembly and configured to move the chassis within an area to be cleaned in repeated cleaning cycles;a cleaning unit carried by the chassis, the controller being operably connected to the cleaning unit and configured to operate the cleaning unit in a first cleaning configuration and a second cleaning configuration;a sensor configured to detect material drawn into the cleaning unit and provide a debris signal corresponding to an amount of material drawn into the cleaning unit, the controller being operably connected to the sensor and configured to generate a high-material indicator in response to the debris signal exceeding a predetermined debris threshold; andan area sensing unit that is configured to map the area, the controller being operably connected to the area sensing unit and configured to determine the location of the autonomous cleaner in the area;the controller having a memory and an electronic processor, the controller configured to:store the location of the autonomous cleaner in the area where the high-material indicator was generated in each of a predetermined number of cleaning cycles;store high traffic area attributes ...

Wiping device and stack manufacturing apparatus

An object is to eliminate a harmful effect when a film is bonded by wiping an adhering sealant ( 30 a ). Characterized is a wiping device ( 200 ) including a stage ( 230 ) that supports a sheet-like member ( 220 ), a wiping means ( 210 ) that wipes an adhering object ( 30 a ) adhering on a peripheral portion of the sheet-like member ( 220 ), a wiping cloth ( 241 ) that is attachably and detachably provided for the wiping means ( 210 ), and a solvent ( 261 ) that adheres to the wiping cloth ( 241 ), in which the wiping means ( 210 ) is provided with the wiping cloth ( 241 ), makes the solvent ( 261 ) adhere to the wiping cloth ( 241 ), and wipes the adhering object ( 30 a ), or a stack manufacturing apparatus ( 1000 ) including such a wiping device ( 200 ).

Wearable soft exoskeleton apparatus

A wearable soft exoskeleton apparatus includes: a fluid supplying portion; and a soft exoskeleton portion which is connected to the fluid supplying portion and is configured to be able to be worn in legs of a user, a soft exoskeleton portion being made of elastic material to simulate motions of the legs and being provided with a fiber conduit through which fluid flows, the soft exoskeleton portion being inflated to support the legs of the user when the fluid is supplied to the fiber conduit from the fluid supplying portion. The soft exoskeleton portion includes: a fiber tube which is formed in a mesh type to be able to enclose a femoral region and a shinbone; and a fiber structure which is disposed within the fiber tube in a structure in which cells of a predetermined shape are connected to one another so as to form a plurality of the fiber conduits therein.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An information processing apparatus () according to an embodiment includes: a context analysis unit () that analyzes at least one or more contexts of a user (), an environment, or a robot () based on acquired information; a work plan generation unit () that determines, regarding work executed by the user and the robot in cooperation, for each of steps of the work, whether to have the user or the robot execute the step, based on the context, and generates a work plan of the work; and a step determination unit () that determines the steps to be executed by the user and the steps to be executed by the robot, based on the work plan. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a context analysis unit that analyzes at least one or more contexts of a user, an environment, or a robot based on acquired information;a work plan generation unit that determines, regarding work executed by the user and the robot in cooperation, for each of steps of the work, whether to have the user or the robot execute the step, based on the context, and generates a work plan of the work; anda step determination unit that determines the steps to be executed by the user and the steps to be executed by the robot, based on the work plan.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the step determination unit determines claim 1 , for each of the steps claim 1 , whether to have the user or the robot execute the step claim 1 , based on a work plan that is changed by the user from the generated work plan.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe work plan generation unit generates a plurality of work plans of the work, andthe work plan generation unit determines the steps to be executed by the user and the steps to be executed by the robot, based on a work plan selected by the user among the generated work plans.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the work plan generation unit presents information related ...

Robotic System

A drive system comprises a support structure for a guideway defining an X-Y array of tracks () so that one or more carriages () can run along the tracks to any desired position. The carriages are intended to either carry a single robotic device or work together to carry a larger robotic device. The track is made up of an array of pegs () supported from a ceiling plane made up of an array of tiles () which provide for electrical connections to the carriages. Each peg carries a spool mounted between two horizontal flanges that cooperates with a rectangular sprocket connected to a base of a cuboid carriage housing. The carriages are driven by internal electric motors that are arranged to drive two pairs of omniwheels () on the ceiling plane while the carriage is supported and guided by means of its sprocket. 112-. (canceled)13. A system for overhead support and control of a suspended robotic device , comprisinga frame;a guideway comprising a plurality of pegs depending from the frame and arranged in orthogonal rows and columns, each peg carrying a horizontal flange, wherein the flanges form a planar surface;at least one carriage for supporting a robotic device, having a cuboid housing with a top, base and four sides and a depending neck supporting a guide sprocket;wherein the pegs are spaced to permit the carriage to move between them, each peg includes a spool below the flange configured to interact with the carriage guide sprocket in order to guide the carriage, and the flanges comprise a planar guideway and bearing surface for the base of the carriage housing.14. The system of wherein each peg has a second horizontal flange attached below the spool to provide a bearing surface for the sprocket of the carriage.15. The system of wherein the carriage neck carries a connecting plate for connection to a robotic device.16. The system of wherein the sides of the carriage have projecting pinwheels which can be used to lock the carriage in position against a peg.17. The ...

SERVICE ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

A service robot and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The service robot comprises a main body () and a base (). A motor (), a transmission mechanism () and a wheel () are provided in an inner cavity of the base (). The transmission mechanism () is connected with the motor () and the wheel () respectively. The wheel () is disposed below the transmission mechanism (). A space for the transmission mechanism () to move up and down is formed in the inner cavity of the base (). After the motor () is started, the transmission mechanism () is driven to move in the inner cavity of the base () according to a predetermined stroke, and the transmission mechanism () drives the wheel () while the transmission mechanism () is moving so that the wheel () can retract into the inner cavity of the base () or extend out of the inner cavity of the base (). 110110226. A service robot , comprising a main body ()and a base ( , ) , wherein{'b': 1021', '21', '1022', '1023', '25', '102', '26', '1022', '1021', '21', '1023', '25', '1023', '25', '1022', '1022', '102', '26, 'a motor (, ), a transmission mechanism () and a wheel (, ) are provided in an inner cavity of the base (, ),the transmission mechanism () is connected with the motor (, ) and the wheel (, ) respectively, the wheel (, )is disposed below the transmission mechanism (), and a space for the transmission mechanism () to move up and down is formed in the inner cavity of the base (, ); and'}{'b': 1021', '21', '1022', '102', '26', '1022', '1023', '25', '1022', '1023', '25', '102', '26', '102', '26, 'after the motor (, ) is started, the transmission mechanism () is driven to move in the inner cavity of the base (, ) according to a predetermined stroke, and the transmission mechanism () drives the wheel (, ) while the transmission mechanism () is moving so that the wheel (, ) can retract into the inner cavity of the base (, ) or extend out of the inner cavity of the base (, ).'}21022232423. The service robot according to ...

Cleaner and method of controlling the same

A cleaner performing autonomous traveling includes a main body, a driving unit moving the main body, a battery supplying power to the driving unit, a communication unit performing communication with a charging station to charge the battery, a sensor sensing a signal emitted from the charging station, and a controller controlling the driving unit such that the main body is docked to the charging station on the basis of the signal sensed by the sensor, wherein when the main body starts to move to dock to the charging station, the controller determines a kind of the signal sensed by the sensor and controls the driving unit such that the main body moves along a traveling path corresponding to a circle centered on a predetermined point on the basis of the determined kind of the signal.

TRANSPORTABLE ROBOTIC-AUTOMATED KITCHEN WORKCELL

A transportable kitchen workcell includes a prefabricated enclosure, a robotic arm secured within the enclosure, one or more food appliances, a food prep area and storage, a sensor assembly, and a processor operable to command the robotic arm to autonomously prepare a completed entree from a wide variety of raw ingredients. A dispensing unit is arranged in the enclosure for dispensing the raw ingredients onto a target surface according to a selected flowrate and based on real time feedback measured during dispensing. The workcell is self-contained and is adapted to be conveniently moved (e.g., towed) to a new location. A wide range of entrees may be completed without rearranging or retooling the equipment in the workcell. New food items may be prepared by the workcell by simply selecting the applicable program, or by downloading an update corresponding to the new food item. 1. A transportable robotic-automated kitchen workcell comprising:a. a prefabricated enclosure comprising a floor, ceiling, side walls, a rear wall, and front wall;b. a first robotic arm secured inside the enclosure;c. at least one kitchen appliance secured inside the enclosure, and arranged such that the appliance is located within reach of said robotic arm;d. optionally, at least one kitchen utensil, each of which is located within reach of the robotic arm;e. a raw food storage area for holding raw food ingredients;f. a food prep area;g. a plurality of hand-held sized serving vehicles;h. a delivery storage area for placing completed entrees;i. a camera or sensor assembly aimed at the food prep area; and i. collect the raw food ingredients from the raw food storage area;', 'ii. assemble the raw food ingredients in the food prep area into a precursor entrée;', 'iii. deliver the precursor entrée to the at least one of said kitchen appliance to perform cooking;', 'iv. cook the precursor entrée into a completed entrée;', 'v. transfer the completed entrée to one serving vehicle; and', 'vi. place the ...

TRASH AND RECYCLE BIN RELOCATION ROBOT

A robot for moving trash bins and recycle bins from a storage area typically garage or driveway, to a curbside for engagement by garbage/recycle collection truck and then later the robot returns the bins back to their storage area. This works best with the commonly used two-wheel bins. The robot detects the location of the bins using a camera and artificial intelligence and lifts the bins off the ground using an arm and hook to drag the bins on their wheels to the curbside one at a time. The robot may distinguish between types of bins, the owner bins and other's bins by a barcode sticker. The robot detects its directions from driveway to curbside by either a line drawn on the ground and detected by its camera or by using a training method that keeps track of images on its way and uses artificial intelligent. 1. A robot enabled to automatically relocate a refuse or recycle bin , comprising;a housing including a top, bottom, front, back and two opposing sides;means for storing and execution of artificial intelligence software enabled to operate the robot.at least two support wheels operated by at least one electric motor and at least one ball caster;at least one transmitter enabled to transmit ultrasound and one receiver enabled to receive the ultrasound, the transmitter and receiver mounted on at least one side of the housing;a camera enabled to rotate 360°;an articulated arm including one or more actuators enabled to extend and retract the arm; andan engagement handle enabled to engage a bin handle located on the refuse or recycle bin;wherein the robot learns a location of one or more of the refuse or recycle bins, via input from the camera, transmitters and receivers, to the software, and at a predetermined day and time, travels to the refuse or recycle bin location, operates the arm and engagement handle to engage the bin handle of the refuse or recycle bin and pushes, pulls or lifts the refuse or recycle bin on second wheels to a curbside location for collection, ...

Mobile robot capable of avoiding suction-restricted object and method for avoiding suction-restricted object of mobile robot

The present disclosure may allow a cleaning robot to avoid a sensed object, the robot including one or more processors configured to project, via a projecting unit, an electromagnetic wave toward a movement path in which the cleaning robot is moving by operation of a driving unit; sense, via one or more sensors, an object positioned on the movement path based on electromagnetic waves reflected from the object; determine whether the sensed object is a type of restricted object by inputting information of the reflected electromagnetic waves to a machine learning model stored in a memory; measure an area corresponding to the sensed object; calculate an avoidance path to avoid the measured area and changing the movement path based on the calculated avoidance path; and operate the driving unit to avoid the sensed object based on the changed movement path.

MOVING ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure relates a moving robot and a method for controlling thereof, and specifically, the moving robot and the method are configured to monitor a cleaning area by taking images while moving a plurality of areas based on a map of the cleaning area, and monitor in a plurality of areas or a dedicated specific area, and monitor overall areas by taking images while rotating at a monitoring location by dedicating the monitoring location in the area, and set a specific location in an area as a monitoring location, and cause taking of images to be performed at a specific angle by dedicating a monitoring direction in the monitoring location, and perform monitoring of a plurality of areas with minimal movement, and perform an effective monitoring because taking images in a blind spot may be performed by changing the monitoring location or adding a monitoring location based on information on an obstacle, and set a schedule to perform monitoring at a dedicated time, and detect invasion by recognizing the obstacle through analyzing of the images, and output an alert message or signal if the invasion is detected, and transmit a signal or message associated with the invasion detection, and thus a security function can be strengthened. 1. A moving robot comprising:a main body configured to travel a cleaning area and suck foreign substances;a data unit configured to store a map of the cleaning area;an image acquisition unit configured to take images in front of the main body;a controller, if a monitoring mode is set, configured to set at least one area of a plurality of areas composing the cleaning area based on the map as a monitoring area, generate monitoring data based on images being taken by the image acquisition unit while moving in the monitoring area, analyze the monitoring data, monitor the cleaning area and detect invasion.2. The moving robot according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller is further configured to set at least one monitoring location for the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED ASSOCIATION OF PRODUCT INFORMATION WITH ELECTRONIC SHELF LABELS

Systems and methods that employ an autonomous robotic vehicle (ARV) alone or in combination with a remote computing device during the installation of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in a facility are discussed. The ARV may detect pre-existing product information from paper labels located on modular units prior to their removal and then detect the location of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) after installation. Pre-existing product information gleaned from the paper labels is associated with the corresponding ESLs. The ARV may also determine compliance or non-compliance of modular units to which an ESL is affixed with a planogram of the facility. 1. A system for automated association of product information with electronic shelf labels , comprising:a remote computing device that includes a processor, a memory, and a communications interface, the remote computing device configured to execute an identification module;one or more databases holding product information associated with products assigned to a plurality of modular units in a facility; and obtain, using the at least one sensor, a plurality of initial images of a plurality of modular units in the facility, the plurality of modular units including a plurality of paper shelf labels, the plurality of initial images taken before a removal of the plurality of paper shelf labels from the plurality of modular units;', 'transmit the plurality of initial images to the remote computing device;', 'obtain, using the at least one sensor, a plurality of subsequent images of the plurality of modular units, the plurality of subsequent images taken after a plurality of electronic shelf labels are affixed to the plurality of modular units;', 'transmit the plurality of subsequent images to the remote computing device;, 'an autonomous robotic vehicle (ARV) that includes at least one sensor, a communications interface, a processor, and a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the ARV to ...

Robot cleaner and method for controlling same

A robot cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body including a suction motor for generating a suction force; a traveling part for moving the body; and a control part for, in response to sensing of a preconfigured input signal, recognizing a position of the body in a cleaning area and determining a start position on the basis of the recognized position. The control part sets an imaginary boundary having a predetermined size with reference to the determined start position, and when a travel route having a preconfigured pattern is set in the boundary, controls the travelling part and the suction motor to perform a cleaning operation while travelling along the travel route in a first direction and then perform a cleaning operation while travelling along the travel route in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

VEHICLE DOCKING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ROBOTS

A vehicle for transporting and communicating with a robot includes a vehicle body and a robot dock mechanically coupled to the vehicle body and configured to mechanically couple the robot to the vehicle body. The vehicle also includes an input/output port configured to be electrically coupled to the robot. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the input/output port and configured to transmit a signal to the robot via the input/output port to at least one of program the robot or control the robot. 1. A vehicle for transporting and communicating with a robot comprising:a vehicle body;a robot dock mechanically coupled to the vehicle body and configured to mechanically couple the robot to the vehicle body;an input/output port configured to be electrically coupled to the robot; andan electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the input/output port and configured to transmit a signal to the robot via the input/output port to at least one of program the robot or control the robot.2. The vehicle of wherein the input/output port includes at least one of a wired port configured to be electrically coupled to the robot when the robot is mechanically coupled to the vehicle body or a wireless port configured to be electrically coupled to the robot when the robot is mechanically coupled to the vehicle body and when the robot is at a location remote from the vehicle.3. The vehicle of wherein the robot dock includes an arm having a pincher configured to extend around at least a portion of a circumference of the robot and a first actuator coupled to the pincher and configured to actuate the pincher between a coupled position in which the pincher resists separation of the robot from the robot dock and an uncoupled position.4. The vehicle of wherein the robot dock further includes a second actuator coupled to the arm and configured to actuate the arm from a lifted position in which the robot is lifted above a ground surface when the robot is coupled to the ...

AUTO-CLEANING SYSTEM, CLEANING ROBOT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE CLEANING ROBOT

A cleaning robot that performs cleaning while travelling a space to be cleaned, the cleaning robot including: a travelling unit that moves the cleaning robot; a cleaning unit that cleans the space to be cleaned; an image capturing unit that captures an image viewed from the cleaning robot; a voice input unit to which a user's voice instructions are input; and a controller obtaining the user's motion instructions through the image capturing unit and determining a restricted area in which entry of the cleaning robot is prohibited and/or a focused cleaning area to be intensely cleaned by the cleaning robot based on the user's motion instructions or the user's voice instructions when the user's voice instructions are input through the voice input unit. The restricted area and the focused cleaning area may be input to the cleaning robot through the user's voice and motion. 1. A cleaning robot that performs cleaning while travelling a space to be cleaned , the cleaning robot comprising:a travelling unit that moves the cleaning robot;a cleaning unit that cleans the space to be cleaned;an image capturing unit that captures an image viewed from the cleaning robot;a voice input unit to which user's voice instructions are input; anda controller that obtains user's motion instructions through the image capturing unit when the user's voice instructions are input through the voice input unit and determines a restricted area and/or a focused cleaning area based on the user's motion instructions.2. The cleaning robot of claim 1 , wherein the voice input unit comprises at least three microphones to which the user's voice instructions are input.3. The cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the controller estimates a position of a user based on a difference in times at which the user's voice instructions are input to the at least three microphones.4. The cleaning robot of claim 3 , wherein the controller controls the travelling unit to rotate the cleaning robot so that the image ...

CLEANING ROLLER FOR CLEANING ROBOTS

A cleaning roller is mountable to a cleaning robot. The cleaning roller includes a sheath comprising a shell, an outer diameter of the shell tapering from a first end portion of the sheath and a second end portion of the sheath toward a center of the roller. The cleaning roller further includes a core including a central portion interlocked with the sheath to rotationally couple the core to the sheath and inhibit relative translation of the sheath and the core along an axis of rotation. An inner surface of the sheath and an outer surface of the core define an air gap therebetween, the air gap extending from the central portion of the core longitudinally along the axis of rotation toward the first end portion or the second end portion. 1. A cleaning roller mountable to a cleaning robot , the cleaning roller comprising:a sheath comprising a shell, an outer diameter of the shell tapering from a first end portion of the sheath and a second end portion of the sheath toward a center of the roller; anda core extending from a first end portion of the core to a second end portion of the core along an axis of rotation of the roller, the first and second end portions of the core being mountable to the robot for rotating about the axis of rotation, wherein the core includes a central portion interlocked with the sheath to rotationally couple the core to the sheath and inhibit relative translation of the sheath and the core along the axis of rotation,wherein an inner surface of the sheath and an outer surface of the core define an air gap therebetween, the air gap extending from the central portion of the core longitudinally along the axis of rotation toward the first end portion or the second end portion of the core.2. The cleaning roller of claim 1 , further comprising:a first circular member proximate the first end portion of the core and extending radially outward from the outer surface of the core toward the inner surface of the sheath, anda second circular member proximate ...

EXAMINATION AND/OR TREATMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A MULTI-AXIS ROBOT

An examination and/or treatment device includes a multi-axis robot having an articulated arm that can be moved in space as well as leads received in a flexible cladding tube and guided to one or more examination or treatment devices arranged on the articulated arm or a support arranged thereon. In an embodiment, on the articulated arm is provided a carriage arrangement including a carriage, having at least one deflection roller and that can be linearly displaced against at least one restoring element that builds up a restoring force. The cladding tube or a guide tube surrounding the cladding tube is guided around the deflection roller. 1. An examination or treatment device comprising: 'a carriage including at least one deflection roller, the at least one deflection roller being linearly displaceable against at least one restoring element configured to build up a restoring force, wherein the flexible cladding tube or a guide tube surrounding the flexible cladding tube is guidable around the at least one deflection roller.', 'a carriage arrangement including'}, 'a multi-axis robot including an articulated arm, the articulated arm being movable in space along with leads received in a flexible cladding tube and guidable to one or more other examination or treatment devices arranged on the articulated arm or on a support arranged on the articulated arm, the articulated arm including'}2. The examination or treatment device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one deflection roller includes a plurality of deflection rollers claim 1 , arranged along an arcuate path on the carriage.3. The examination or treatment device of claim 1 , wherein the restoring element is a spring element.4. The examination or treatment device of claim 3 , wherein the spring element is a gas pressure spring claim 3 , a helical spring or a laminated disk spring.5. The examination or treatment device of claim 1 , wherein the carriage arrangement includes a carriage holder on which at least one linear ...

Mobile robot and method for operating the same

Disclosed is a mobile robot configured to cut lawn in a work area. The mobile robot may include a main body, a weight sensing sensor, an obstacle sensing sensor, a blade, and a processor. The mobile robot may execute an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and/or a machine learning algorithm, and perform communication with other electronic devices in a 5G communication environment. As a result, it is possible to enhance user convenience.

System and Methods for Providing Battery Charging Service to Parked Electric Vehicles

A service vehicle for charging a parked electric vehicle, the service vehicle including: one or more charging robots disposed on the service vehicle, the one or more charging robots being configured to supply electrical energy to the parked electric vehicle to charge one or more batteries of the electric vehicle. Where the one or more charging robots are configured to have a first shape for storage on the service vehicle and to have a second shape when deployed from the service vehicle, the second shape being configured to charge the one or more batteries of the electric vehicle; and the second shape being different from the first shape. The charging robot including a source of electrical energy; and a charging cable for electrically connecting the source of electrical energy to the one or more batteries of the electric vehicle. 1. A service vehicle for charging a parked electric vehicle , the service vehicle comprising:one or more charging robots disposed on the service vehicle, the one or more charging robots being configured to supply electrical energy to the parked electric vehicle to charge one or more batteries of the electric vehicle;wherein the one or more charging robots are configured to have a first shape for storage on the service vehicle and to have a second shape when deployed from the service vehicle, the second shape being configured to charge the one or more batteries of the electric vehicle, and the second shape being different from the first shape.2. The service vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the service vehicle is manually operated.3. The service vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the service vehicle is driverless.4. The service vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the one or more charging robots comprises a plurality of charging robots.5. The service vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the service vehicle is electrically powered.6. The service vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the service vehicle having a mechanism for deploying the one or more charging robots from the ...

Automated vehicle washing system and/or method

The method can include: sampling measurements of a vehicle in-situ, generating a model based on the measurements, and determining a wash path based on the model. The method can optionally include washing the vehicle according to the wash path.

MOBILE ROBOT

Disclosed is a mobile robot including a body, a rotating plate rotatably installed on the body and having a lower surface where a mop portion is attached, and an attachment guider installed on the lower surface of the rotating plate to guide an attachment position of the mop portion. The attachment guider includes a guide rim and a plurality of elastic pieces. The guide rim is disposed to surround a rotation axis of the rotating plate. The plurality of elastic pieces extend from the guide rim in a direction toward the rotation axis, have a free end protruding to a lower side or downward than the guide rim, and are spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the guide rim. 1. A mobile robot , comprising:a body;a rotating plate rotatably installed on the body and having a lower surface;a mop portion attached to the lower surface of the rotating plate; andan attachment guider positioned on the lower surface of the rotating plate, wherein the attachment guider is configured to guide the attachment of the mop portion to the lower surface of the rotating plate, a guide rim extending around a rotation axis of the rotating plate; and', 'an elastic piece extending from the guide rim in a direction towards the rotation axis, wherein a first end of the elastic piece is attached to the guide rim and a second end of the elastic piece is vertically spaced apart from the first end., 'wherein the attachment guider comprises2. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the elastic piece is configured to provide elastic restoring force to the mop portion.3. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the elastic piece is spaced apart from the rotation axis.4. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the elastic piece comprises a plurality of elastic pieces claim 1 , andwherein the second ends of the plurality of elastic pieces form a circular pattern having a center at the rotation axis.5. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein a width of the elastic piece increases from ...

MOBILE ROBOT

The present disclosure relates to a mobile robot, including: a mop module having a pair of spin mops, which rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise, and a mop motor configured to provide a driving force to the pair of spin mops; a sweep module disposed forward of and spaced apart from the mop module, and having a collecting part, which forms a collecting space to store foreign materials, a sweeping part configured to introduce foreign materials into the collecting space while rotating, and a sweeping motor configured to provide a driving force to the sweeping part; a body, on which the mop module and the sweep module are disposed; and a first floor sensor disposed forward of the sweep module, and configured to sense reflectance of light reflected from a floor. 1. A mobile robot , comprising:a body; a pair of spin mops configured to rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise; and', 'a mop motor configured to provide a driving force to the pair of spin mops;, 'a mop module disposed on the body and including a collecting part, including a collecting space to store foreign materials;', 'a sweeping part configured to introduce foreign materials into the collecting space while rotating; and', 'a sweeping motor configured to provide a driving force to the sweeping part; and, 'a sweep module disposed on the body forward of and spaced apart from the mop module, the sweep module includinga first floor sensor disposed forward of the sweep module and configured to sense reflectance of light reflected from a floor.2. The mobile robot of claim 1 , further comprising a second floor sensor disposed between the sweep module and the pair of spin mops and configured to sense the reflectance of the light reflected from the floor.3. The mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the first floor sensor senses a distance from the floor.4. The mobile robot of claim 3 , wherein the first floor sensor comprises one of a laser sensor or an infrared sensor.5. The mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the second ...

MOVING ROBOT AND METHOD OF CALCULATING MOVING DISTANCE OF THE SAME

A mobile robot includes a spin mop, an encoder configured to obtain data from the spin mop and transmit the data to a controller, a sensing module configured to obtain data related to a moving distance or a moving speed, and a controller configured to calculate a moving distance or a rotation angle of the robot based on the encoder data and correct the calculated data using data obtained by the sensing module. 1. A mobile robot , comprising:a body configured to move on a surface in a travel direction;a left spin mop rotatably coupled to the body, the left spin mop having a spin shaft;a right spin mop rotatably coupled to the body, the right spin mop having a spin shaft;a left mop motor positioned in the body and configured to rotate the left spin mop:a right mop motor positioned in the body and configured to rotate the right spin mop; anda sensing module disposed on a surface of the body, the sensing module being configured to obtain data corresponding to at least one of (i) a moving distance or (ii) a moving speed of the body for a predetermined period of time when the body moves,wherein the sensing module is disposed forward of a virtual central horizontal line, the virtual central horizontal line being a virtual line that connects the spin shaft of the left spin mop and the spin shaft of the right spin mop.2. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the sensing module is disposed behind a virtual front horizontal line that connects a front end of the left spin mop and a front end of the right spin mop.3. The mobile robot of claim 1 , further comprising a left caster and a right caster claim 1 , wherein the left and right casters are configured to contact the surface claim 1 , and wherein the sensing module is disposed behind the left and right casters.4. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the sensing module is disposed on a virtual central vertical line which vertically intersects the virtual central horizontal line at a center of the virtual central horizontal ...

MOBILE ROBOT

A center of gravity of a mobile cleaning robot may be positioned on an imaginary central longitudinal axis of the mobile robot. The center of gravity of the mobile robot may be positioned at a front side of an imaginary central horizontal line connecting spin rotation axes of left and right spin mops of the mobile robot. The center of gravity of the mobile robot may also be positioned at a front side of a center of gravity of a battery and a center of gravity of a water tank, and at a rear side of a center of gravity of a sweep module of the mobile robot. 1. A mobile robot , comprising:a body;a left caster and a right caster, each of the left and right casters being configured to support the body and contact a floor;a left spin mop rotatably mounted on the body, configured to support the body, and disposed at a rear side of the left caster and the right caster; anda right spin mop rotatably mounted on the body, configured to support the body, and disposed at a rear side of the left caster and the right caster,wherein a center of gravity of the mobile robot is positioned at a rear side of a geometric center of the body.2. The mobile robot of claim 1 , further comprising:a left-mop motor mounted on the body and configured to supply a driving force to the left spin mop; anda right-mop motor mounted on the body and configured to supply a driving force to the right spin mop,wherein the left-mop motor is disposed on the left spin mop, and the right-mop motor is disposed on the right spin mop.3. The mobile robot of claim 2 , further comprising:a battery mounted on the body and configured to supply power to the left-mop motor and the right-mop motor,wherein at least a part of the battery is disposed on the left spin mop and the right spin mop.4. The mobile robot of claim 1 , further comprising:a water tank disposed on the body and configured to store water to be supplied to the left spin mop and the right spin mop,wherein the water tank is vertically overlapped with a ...

ROBOT CLEANER

A robot cleaner includes a main body forming an exterior and having a water tank housing formed at a rear side thereof. The water tank housing may form a space in which a water tank is mounted. At least one spin mop is rotatably provided at a lower side of the main body, moving the main body by rotating, and configured to clean a floor using water in the water tank. A supply nozzle is provided at one side of the water tank housing, and when connected to a discharge nozzle of the water tank, communicates with the discharge nozzle to supply water stored in the water tank to each of the spin mops. The robot cleaner further includes a locking device rotatably provided at a position spaced apart from a circumferential surface of the water tank housing, and configured to secure the water tank in the water tank housing when mounted or to release the water tank by pushing backward on the water tank. 1. A robot cleaner , comprising:a tank configured to store liquid;a main body having a recess formed at a side, the recess configured to receive the tank;at least one spin mop provided at the main body;a supply nozzle provided at a side of the recess;a discharge nozzle provided at a side of the tank and configured to align with the supply nozzle when the tank is provided in the recess such that liquid stored in the tank flows through the supply nozzle and the discharge nozzle to the spin mop; anda lock rotatably provided inside of the main body and having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to partially protrude into the recess to lock a position of the tank in the recess, and the second end is configured to partially protrude into the recess to unlock the tank from the recess.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the tank includes a lever groove formed at a side surface claim 1 , and wherein the lock comprises:a lever rotating about a rotary shaft provided inside of the main body and having the first end and the second end, the first end ...

Gravity Compensation for Self-Propelled Robotic Vehicles Crawling on Non-Level Surfaces

Apparatus and methods for providing gravity compensation to a cable-suspended, vacuum-adhered, tool-equipped crawler vehicle traveling along and following the contour of a non-level surface during the execution of an automated maintenance operation. One technical feature shared by multiple embodiments of the gravity-compensating systems is that a cable spool is operated to wind a portion of the cable from which the vacuum-adhered crawler vehicle is suspended to generate a tensile force that counteracts a gravitational force being exerted on the crawler vehicle during movement. Rotation of the cable spool may be driven by a motor or by a tensioning spring.

MOBILE ROBOT

The present disclosure relates to a mobile robot, and more particularly to a mobile robot, including: a bumper which surrounds at least a portion of an outer circumference of the body; position restoring modules having an elastic member and disposed to be symmetrical to each other; a bumper guide module, having a guide hole and a protruding guider which moves inside the guide hole; and impact sensing modules configured to sense impact and disposed to be symmetrical to each other. 1. A mobile robot , comprising:a body;a bumper disposed separately from the body and configured to surround at least a portion of an outer circumference of the body;a position restoring module comprising a first side connected to the body, a second side connected to the bumper, and an elastic member;a bumper guide module comprising a guide hole formed at a side of the bumper, and a protruding guider configured to be inserted into the guide hole and to move inside the guide hole; and a bar disposed adjacent to the bumper and configured to move with the bumper, and', 'a detection sensor configured to detect movement of the bar., 'an impact sensing module disposed on a side of the body, the impact sensing module comprising2. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the guide hole comprises:a first part extending leftward from an origin point of the protruding guider;a second part extending rightward from the origin point; anda third part connecting a left end of the first part to a right end of the second part.3. The mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the first part extends to a front left side of the guide hole claim 2 , and the second part extends to a front right side of the guide hole.4. The mobile robot of claim 3 , wherein an angle formed between the first part and the second part is an obtuse angle.5. The mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the origin point is located behind at least one of the left end of the first part and the right end of the second part.6. The mobile robot of claim 2 , ...

Guidance robot and method for navigation service using the same

The present disclosure relates to a facility guide robot that provides necessary information to a user who uses the facility while moving inside the facility. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a facility guide robot and a facility guide method using the same, wherein the facility guide robot may actively provide the guide information to the facility users before the facility user requests to use the facility guide robot. That is, the convenience of the facility user may be improved by allowing the facility guide robot to provide the guide information necessary to the facility user before the facility user, who needs the guide, checks or calls the facility guide robot to receive the guide information.

AUTONOMOUS CLEANING SYSTEMS PRINCIPALLY FOR SWIMMING POOLS

Swimming pool cleaners may operate autonomously within pools and spas. The cleaners need not include any external hoses or cords, and their bodies may be oriented at pool waterlines so as to make their on-board filters readily accessible for removal. The cleaners may dock at docking stations for various purposes, including (but not limited to) for charging any on-board battery and communicating electronically with the docking station or other external equipment. 122-. (canceled)23. A method of cleaning a swimming pool having a floor , a wall , and a waterline , comprising:a. causing an automatic swimming pool cleaner to travel along the floor while vacuuming debris into an on-board filter;b. causing transmission of a signal directing the automatic swimming pool cleaner to travel toward the waterline; andc. causing the automatic swimming pool cleaner, after receiving the signal, to climb the wall to a position on the wall in which at least part of the on-board filter is above the waterline for removal from a body of the automatic swimming pool cleaner while at least part of the body is below the waterline.24. A method of cleaning a swimming pool having a wall and a waterline , comprising:a. causing an automatic swimming pool cleaner to travel within the swimming pool while vacuuming debris into an on-board filter, the automatic swimming pool cleaner (i) sensing when the on-board filter should be emptied, (ii) conveying the sensed information to a device of a human, and (iii) based on the sensed information, climbing the wall at least to the waterline to facilitate emptying of the on-board filter;b. receiving the sensed information at the device of the human; andc. emptying the on-board filter. This application claims priority to French Patent Application No. 18 57496, filed Aug. 14, 2018, and entitled “Robot Nettoyeur de Bassin Autonome,” the entire contents of which application are incorporated herein by this reference.The present invention relates to systems, ...

Interference System and Computer System thereof for Robot Cleaner

An interference system for a robot cleaner which generates a detection signal and receives a feedback signal corresponding to the detection signal is disclosed. The interference system includes a fixing module, for stably fixing the interference system onto the robot cleaner; a monitor module, for obtaining a real-time imaging information of the robot cleaner; a transmission module, for transmitting the real-time imaging information to a computer system and correspondingly receiving a control signal from the computer system; and an interference module, coupled to the fixing module, for reflecting the detection signal to be the feedback signal according to the control signal, so as to process an interference operation to change a moving direction of the robot cleaner.

Dish Manipulation Systems And Methods

Example dish manipulation systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a robotic actuator includes at least one magnet. The robotic actuator is configured to manipulate, using magnetic attraction, an article of magnetic dishware. A processing system electrically coupled to the robotic actuator is configured to generate commands for positioning the robotic actuator in three-dimensional space.

Method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for controlling movement of a robot

A method for controlling movement of a robot includes inputting a first linear velocity parameter and a first angular velocity parameter, which are specified as the robot moves, into a first limit model for limiting a centripetal acceleration to correct the first linear velocity parameter and the first angular velocity parameter, thereby calculating a second linear velocity parameter and a second angular velocity parameter, inputting the second linear velocity parameter and the second angular velocity parameter into at least one of a second limit model for limiting a linear velocity and a third limit model for limiting an angular velocity to correct the second linear velocity parameter and the second angular velocity parameter, thereby calculating a third linear velocity parameter and a third angular velocity parameter, and controlling the movement of the robot based on the third linear velocity parameter and the third angular velocity parameter.

RETAIL LOCATION ROBOTIC WALL SYSTEM

A robotic retail wall is presented allowing for the dispensing of merchandise within a retail location. The robotic wall includes commodity products and robotics that pick and deliver products to consumers in response to input at a kiosk. The robotics and products are separated from a retail space by a transparent barrier, allowing consumers in the retail space to view the actions of the robotics in retrieving a product. Behind the robotic wall is a product stocking area, where commodity products can be added to the robotic wall with assistance from the robotics. 119-. (canceled)20. A robotic inventory system , comprising:a storage unit, wherein the storage unit is adapted to host product bins in respective storage locations along a height, width, and depth of a storage area, and wherein the product bins are shaped and sized to host respective product items of a plurality of products;a robotics unit operable to stock the respective product items among the respective storage locations provided in the storage area based on placement of the product bins into the storage unit; and a tracking system, the tracking system operable to track respective storage locations of the product bins within the storage unit, wherein the respective product items hosted in the product bins within the storage unit are associated with respective product bin identifiers in the tracking system;', 'wherein the tracking system is further operable to track respective storage locations of the plurality of products within the storage unit based on association of the respective product identifiers with the respective product bin identifiers;', 'wherein the robotic control system operates to stock the respective product items within the storage unit among the respective storage locations independently of a planogram; and', 'wherein the plurality of products are stocked by the robotics unit throughout the respective storage locations in the storage unit to provide stocking locations of different ...

ROBOTIC WATERING DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING LIVE PLANTS

Examples provide a robotic plant-watering device including a set of articulated robotic arms connected to a main body. One or more adjustable water sprinkler devices attach to one or more of the robotic arms for watering one or more selected plants. One or more gripper devices removably attach to one or more of the robotic arms to grip a portion of a plant or plant container. The gripper device is utilized to modify a plant's position or location. A set of sensor devices generate sensor data associated with the plants or the conditions within a live plant center. A plant maintenance component analyzes the sensor data using a set of plant maintenance rules to generate a dynamic plant watering schedules based on the plant status and ambient conditions. The plant-watering device autonomously sprays a predetermined amount of water specified in the dynamic plant watering schedule onto a selected plant. 1. A system for robotic plant watering based on dynamic context data , the system comprising:a plurality of plants associated with a plant display in a live plant center:a set of sensor devices generating sensor data associated with the plurality of plants, the sensor data comprising at least one of temperature data and image data;a plant maintenance component, implemented on at least one processor associated with a computing device, generates a dynamic per-plant watering schedule based on an analysis of the sensor data and real-time context data associated with the live plant center using a set of per-plant maintenance rules;a robotic plant-watering device configured to water at least one plant in the plurality of plants in accordance with the dynamic per-plant watering schedule, the robotic plant-watering device comprising:a water tank configured to store water;a set of water lines connecting the water tank to a set of articulating robotic arms;an adjustable watering apparatus removably attached to a first robotic arm in the set of robotic arms, the adjustable watering ...

Control system to control intelligent robot device

A method of identifying a behavior direction recognition based service requester includes a plurality of intelligent robot devices arranged in the airport and a server controlling movement of one or more intelligent robot devices of the plurality of intelligent robot devices. The intelligent robot includes a communication unit transmitting movement information of an airport user moving in the airport from the server, and a processor configured to receive the movement information of the airport user from the communication unit, learn movement of the airport user, recognize a wandering state of the airport user based on the learned movement of the airport user, and move to the airport user based on a result of the recognition. The intelligent robot device may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, and devices related to 5G services.

INTERACTION BETWEEN MOBILE ROBOT AND METHOD

A mobile robot capable of interacting with at least one target object to be sensed and a method for enabling interaction between the mobile robot and the at least one target object are disclosed. During traveling, the mobile robot may collect information about a change in movement or sound of the target object, which is a moving object capable of emotionally reacting to the mobile robot, and the mobile robot may learn the collected information. 1. A mobile robot capable of interacting with at least one target object to be sensed , comprising:a main body forming an exterior of the mobile robot;a traveling unit configured to move and rotate the main body;a sensor unit including at least one sensor, configured to sense movement or sound of the at least one target object located within a predetermined distance from the main body; and (A) determining whether a distance between the main body and the at least one target object is shorter than the predetermined distance;', '(B) ascertaining an identity of the at least one target object when the distance between the main body and the at least one target object is shorter than the predetermined distance;', '(C) recording an execution operation executed by the mobile robot in an area in which the main body is located within the predetermined distance from the at least one target object, and sensing a change in movement or sound of the at least one target object of which the identity has been ascertained; and', '(D) adjusting the operation of the mobile robot such that the amount of change in movement or sound of the at least one target object of which the identity has been ascertained decreases., 'a control unit configured to control movement of the main body while communicating with the traveling unit and the sensor unit, wherein the control unit is configured to perform operations comprising2. The mobile robot according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to perform an operation of:(C-1) learning, in ...

AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CLEANER

An autonomous floor cleaner, such as a robotic vacuum cleaner, includes an autonomously moveable housing carrying a vacuum collection system for generating a working air flow for removing dirt from the surface to be cleaned and storing the dirt in a collection space. A bumper is provided on the housing and provides obstacle sensing redundancy. The bumper can be provided with a cliff sensor actuator member that activates an associated cliff sensor upon an impact or obstacle event. 1. An autonomous surface cleaner , comprising:an autonomously moveable housing defining an outer periphery; a working air path through the housing having an air inlet and an air outlet;', 'a suction nozzle defining the air inlet; and', 'a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle;', 'a set of cliff sensors carried by the autonomously moveable housing;', 'at least one bumper provided on at least a portion of the outer periphery and moveably coupled thereto between a home position and a compressed position that is moved inwardly towards the autonomously moveable housing from the home position; and', 'at least one controller configured to receive information from the set of cliff sensors and determine based on the received information one of a cliff event indicative of a drop or an impact event indicative of an obstacle., 'a collection system carried by the autonomously moveable housing and comprising2. The autonomous surface cleaner of wherein the set of cliff sensors comprise multiple bottom-facing optical position sensors configured to provide distance feedback and wherein the at least one controller is configured to receive the distance feedback and operate the autonomous surface cleaner based thereon.3. The autonomous surface cleaner of claim 1 , further comprising a cliff sensor actuator member operably coupled to the at least one bumper and wherein the cliff sensor actuator activates at least one cliff sensor of the set of cliff sensors upon an impact event.4. The ...

Mobile Robot Map Generation

A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies. 1. A mobile robot , comprising:a motorized base configured to move the mobile robot throughout a floor of a building;a wireless transceiver configured to receive a semantic map including, for each of a set of objects within the floor of the building, an identity of the object and a location of the object;one or more sensors configured to detect objects within a proximity of the patrol route; and query the semantic map with a location of a detected object to select an object included within the semantic map representative of the detected object, the selected object comprising an object associated with a location included within the semantic map within a threshold distance of the location of the detected object;', 'determine if a state of the detected object violates one or more security policies based on a comparison of the state of the detected object to a historical state of the selected object; and', 'in response to determining that the state of the detected object violates the one or more security policies, performing one or more security operations selected to change the state of the detected object to a second state that does not violate the one or more ...

METHOD FOR MACHINE-CLEANING WORKPIECES AND/OR MACHINE COMPONENTS, AND CLEANING SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method and a cleaning system for machine-cleaning workpieces and/or machine components received in at least one partly open cleaning chamber. A first aspect of the invention relates to a method for machine-cleaning workpieces or machine components received in at least one partly open cleaning chamber, wherein the workpieces or machine components to be cleaned are introduced into the cleaning chamber on a workpiece support and/or a rotary arrangement; at least one cleaning flow is generated by at least one lance device. The cleaning flow being supplied to at least some sections of the outer contour of the workpieces or machine components to be cleaned; and where the lance device can be moved along the outer contour of the workpiece or machine component to be cleaned in a controlled manner by a guiding and moving device dependent on a control routine which is executed in a control unit. Multiple cleaning sections are defined on the three-dimensional outer contour in an individual manner for the workpiece or machine component to be cleaned on the basis of test specifications for the residual dirt analysis of workpieces or machine components, and the control routine is generated based thereon. The lance device is guided at least to the ascertained cleaning sections in a controlled manner by means of the guiding and moving device, and each cleaning section is supplied with the cleaning flow in a controlled manner. 1. A method for the machine cleaning of workpieces or machine components accommodated in at least one partially open cleaning chamber , comprising the steps of:introducing the workpieces or the machine components to be cleaned into the at least one partially open cleaning chamber on a workpiece carrier or a rotary arrangement, in which at least one cleaning flow is created by of at least one lance device, an outer contour of the workpieces or the machine components to be cleaned are loaded at least in certain sections,moving the lance ...

CUSTOMER SERVICE ROBOT AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A robot for providing customer service within a facility includes a locomotion platform, an upper sensor for detecting objects within an upper field of view of the robot, a lower sensor for detecting objects within a lower field of view of the robot, a display and a robot computer in communication with the locomotion platform, the upper sensor and the lower sensor. The robot computer is configured to detect the presence of a customer within the facility based on information received from at least one of the upper sensor and lower sensor, and the robot computer is further configured to access one or more databases storing information associated with products available to customers within the facility and to provide customer service to the customer based on the accessed information. 1: A robot for providing services of inventory management and customer assistance within a facility , comprising:a locomotion platform;multiple sensors for detecting objects each within a field of view of the robot;a display; anda robot computer in communication with the locomotion platform, the sensors, the computer having a processor and computer-readable memory, wherein the robot computer is configured to detect the presence of a customer within the facility based on information received from at least one of the sensors, and the robot computer is further configured to access at least one digital inventory database storing inventory information associated with products available to a customer within the facility and to provide customer service to the customer based on the accessed information, wherein the robot computer uses at least one of its sensors to determine an inventory of products within the facility.2: The robot of claim 1 , wherein the robot computer is further configured to receive commands from an operator at a remotely-located support station and to operate based on the received commands.3: The robot of claim 2 , wherein the robot computer is further configured to provide ...

DRY DOCKING STATION

A dry docking station that may include an interface that comprises an interface portion for contacting a self-propelled debris collecting robot when the self-propelled debris collecting robot is positioned at a container replacement position; a container manipulator that is arranged to assist, while the self-propelled solid debris collecting robot is contacted by the interface, in positioning a new debris collecting container into a debris collection position within the self-propelled debris collecting robot and to extract from the self-propelled debris collecting robot a used debris collecting container; a used container storage module for storing the used debris collecting container after the used debris collecting contains is extracted from the self-propelled debris collecting robot; and a new container storage module for storing the new debris collecting container before the new debris collecting container is positioned in the self-propelled debris collecting robot. 1. A dry docking station , comprising:an interface that comprises an interface portion for contacting a self-propelled debris collecting robot when the self-propelled debris collecting robot is positioned at a container replacement position;a container manipulator that is arranged to assist, while the self-propelled solid debris collecting robot is contacted by the interface, in positioning a new debris collecting container into a debris collection position within the self-propelled debris collecting robot and to extract from the self-propelled debris collecting robot a used debris collecting container;a used container storage module for storing the used debris collecting container after the used debris collecting container is extracted from the self-propelled debris collecting robot; anda new container storage module for storing the new debris collecting container before the new debris collecting container is positioned in the self-propelled debris collecting robot.2. The dry docking station ...

Moving robot

A mobile robot includes a body, a propulsion module, an ultrasound sensor module that is configured to detect a boundary of a cleaning area using a sound wave, and a controller configured to control the propulsion module based on the determined boundary. The ultrasound sensor module may include an ultrasonic sensor unit and a boundary detector. The sensor unit may emit the sound wave, receive the reflected sound wave from a target, and output a sound wave signal. And, the boundary detector may analyze the sound wave signal to detect the boundary of the cleaning area.