18108390. ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Minsu Hwangbo of Suwon-si (KR)
Hyunseok Hong of Suwon-si (KR)
ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18108390 titled 'ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a robot that uses a light emitter and a camera to gather information about objects and the external light area. It then generates a driving path based on this information.
- The robot has a light emitter that emits light and a camera to capture images.
- It obtains information about an object by using the camera while the light emitter is on and off.
- It combines the information obtained from both scenarios to get a better understanding of the object.
- It also gathers information about the external light area using the obtained information.
- Based on this information, the robot generates a driving path for itself.
Potential Applications
- Autonomous robots that navigate in various environments.
- Robotic systems used in industries for tasks like object recognition and navigation.
Problems Solved
- Lack of comprehensive information about objects due to varying lighting conditions.
- Difficulty in accurately perceiving the external light area and incorporating it into the robot's decision-making process.
Benefits
- Improved object recognition and understanding by combining information from different lighting conditions.
- More accurate navigation and path planning by considering the external light area.
- Enhanced performance and reliability of autonomous robots in different environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
A robot includes: a light emitter configured to output light; a camera; and at least one processor configured to: obtain first information about an object using the camera while the light emitter is outputting the light, obtain second information about the object using the camera while the light emitter is not outputting the light, obtain third information about the object based on the first information and the second information, obtain information about an external light area based on at least one from among the first information, the second information, and the third information, and generate a driving path of the robot based on the information about the external light area.
