17957040. ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ROBOT CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ROBOT CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yuta Watanabe of Toyota-shi (JP)

Shiro Oda of Toyota-shi (JP)

Kei Yoshikawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Yukinori Kurahashi of Toyota-shi (JP)

Takeshi Matsui of Nissin-shi (JP)

ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ROBOT CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957040 titled 'ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ROBOT CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a robot control system that controls a mobile robot to autonomously move using a map. The system acquires the distance to a nearby object using a range sensor and specifies the position of the object on the map based on this distance. It then estimates the lateral moving direction of the object by analyzing the change in distance over time. Finally, the system adjusts the robot's route so that it travels on the opposite side of the object's moving direction.

  • The robot control system controls a mobile robot to autonomously move using a map.
  • It acquires the distance to a nearby object using a range sensor.
  • The system specifies the position of the object on the map based on the distance measurement.
  • It estimates the lateral moving direction of the object by analyzing the change in distance.
  • The lateral direction is defined with reference to the traveling direction of the robot.
  • The system changes the robot's route to avoid the object by making it travel on the opposite side of the object's moving direction.

Potential Applications

  • Autonomous navigation of mobile robots in environments with obstacles.
  • Industrial automation for tasks such as material handling or warehouse management.
  • Service robots in public spaces to navigate around people or objects.

Problems Solved

  • Avoiding collisions with nearby objects or obstacles.
  • Enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous robot navigation.
  • Improving the ability of robots to adapt to dynamic environments.

Benefits

  • Increased autonomy and efficiency in robot navigation.
  • Improved safety by avoiding collisions with nearby objects.
  • Enhanced adaptability to changing environments.
  • Potential for cost savings and increased productivity in various industries.


Original Abstract Submitted

A robot control system according to an embodiment is configured to control a mobile robot configured to autonomously move by referring to a map, the robot control system being further configured to: acquire a distance to a nearby object measured by using a range sensor; specify a position of the nearby object on the map according to the distance from a position of the mobile robot to the nearby object; estimate a moving direction of the nearby object in a lateral direction in accordance with a change of the distance to the nearby object, the lateral direction being a direction defined with reference to a traveling direction of the mobile robot; and change a route so that the mobile robot travels on a side opposite to the moving direction of the nearby object.

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