18480705. MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the system differentiate between a robot and other objects in the detection area?
- 1.11 What happens if the robot approaches the door at a speed that is faster than the predetermined frequency of people passing?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Takatoshi Morimitsu of Toyota-shi (JP)
Ryota Kobayashi of Taito-ku (JP)
Tatsuya Tsubakimoto of Edogawa-ku (JP)
Uori Koike of Saitama-shi (JP)
MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18480705 titled 'MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a moving environment system that can open a door when a robot is at an appropriate distance, while also minimizing unnecessary door openings.
- The system includes an autonomous mobile robot and an automatic door with a sensor that can detect objects in specific detection areas.
- The detection area for the robot is set to only allow passage when the frequency of people passing is equal to or smaller than a predetermined frequency.
- The robot can pass through the door using its designated detection area.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various settings such as hospitals, airports, or office buildings to improve the efficiency of door operations.
Problems Solved
This system solves the problem of unnecessary door openings, which can be a waste of energy and time in environments with both humans and robots.
Benefits
The system ensures that the door opens only when needed, reducing energy consumption and improving overall operational efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include smart buildings, warehouses, and any facility where autonomous robots and humans coexist.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be automated doors with motion sensors, but this system specifically addresses the interaction between autonomous robots and doors.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between a robot and other objects in the detection area?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the system distinguishes between the robot and other objects in the detection area.
What happens if the robot approaches the door at a speed that is faster than the predetermined frequency of people passing?
The patent application does not address how the system handles situations where the robot approaches the door at a speed faster than the predetermined frequency of people passing.
Original Abstract Submitted
A moving environment system capable of opening a door in a state in which a robot is away from the door by an appropriate distance while also reducing unnecessary opening of the door is provided. A moving environment system includes: an autonomous mobile robot; and an automatic door including a sensor configured to detect an object that has entered a predetermined detection area, in which the detection area includes a detection area for a passerby and a detection area for an autonomous mobile robot, the detection area for the autonomous mobile robot is set so as to include an area through which a frequency of people passing is equal to or smaller than a predetermined frequency, and the autonomous mobile robot passes through the automatic door via the detection area for the autonomous mobile robot.
