18383129. ROBOT OPERABLE TO DISEMBARK FROM ESCALATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ROBOT OPERABLE TO DISEMBARK FROM ESCALATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME
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ROBOT OPERABLE TO DISEMBARK FROM ESCALATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18383129 titled 'ROBOT OPERABLE TO DISEMBARK FROM ESCALATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a robot and method for controlling the robot, which includes a sensor, driver, memory storing an instruction, and a processor. The processor executes the instruction to identify a height difference between two stairs of an escalator, determine if the robot is near a disembarkment area based on the height difference, detect objects within a certain distance in the movement direction of the escalator, and move the robot in the opposite direction if an object is detected.
- Sensor, driver, memory, and processor components in the robot
- Identification of height difference between stairs of an escalator
- Determination of robot's proximity to disembarkment area based on height difference
- Detection of objects within a certain distance in the movement direction of the escalator
- Movement of the robot in the opposite direction if an object is detected
Potential Applications
- Automated robots for navigating escalators in crowded areas
- Safety features for robots to avoid collisions on escalators
Problems Solved
- Risk of collisions or accidents involving robots on escalators
- Efficient navigation of robots in crowded or dynamic environments
Benefits
- Improved safety for robots and passengers on escalators
- Enhanced efficiency and reliability of robot navigation in public spaces
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a robot and method of controlling same, where the robot includes: a sensor; a driver; a memory storing an instruction; and a processor configured to execute the instruction to: identify, through the sensor, a height difference between a first stair and a second stair of an escalator, identify whether the robot is adjacent to a disembarkment area of the escalator based on the identified height difference, based on identifying that the robot is adjacent to the disembarkment area, identify, through the sensor, whether an object is located within a first distance of the robot in a movement direction of the escalator, and based on identifying the object located within the first distance of the robot in the movement direction of the escalator, control the driver to cause the robot to move on the escalator in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the escalator.
