18384216. ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF
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Seungbeom Han of Suwon-si (KR)
ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18384216 titled 'ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a robot that can update its map data based on new information acquired while traveling in a specific space.
- The robot has a memory storing map data for a region of space, a distance sensor for acquiring distance data, and a processor for processing the data.
- The processor compares the new map data with the existing map data, identifies any errors, and updates the map data if necessary.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Autonomous robots for mapping and navigating indoor spaces.
- Robotics for inventory management in warehouses.
- Automated guided vehicles for transportation in factories.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures accurate mapping of spaces by updating map data in real-time.
- Reduces the risk of errors in navigation and obstacle avoidance for robots.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency in robot navigation and mapping.
- Enhanced reliability in autonomous systems.
- Cost-effective solution for maintaining up-to-date map data in dynamic environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
A robot includes: at least one memory storing first map data corresponding to a first region of a specific space; a distance sensor configured to acquire distance data while the robot travels in the specific space; and at least one processor operatively connected to the at least one memory and the distance sensor. The at least one processor is configured to: based on second map data acquired based on the distance data, compare the first map data and the second map data and generate a comparison result, and based on identifying, based on the comparison result, that an error does not exist in the second map data and that the second map data comprises information on a second region, update the first map data with the second map data.
