Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240094740). DRIVING ROBOT GENERATING DRIVING MAP AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract

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DRIVING ROBOT GENERATING DRIVING MAP AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Taeyoon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Kuyoung Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunjoong Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

DRIVING ROBOT GENERATING DRIVING MAP AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094740 titled 'DRIVING ROBOT GENERATING DRIVING MAP AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The driving robot described in the patent application utilizes a camera with a depth camera to acquire depth data in areas where the robot moves. The processor then identifies scan data sets corresponding to predetermined height levels, calculates feature scores based on these scan data sets, and generates area maps based on the scan data sets where the feature score meets a certain threshold.

  • The driving robot includes a camera with a depth camera for acquiring depth data.
  • The processor identifies scan data sets corresponding to predetermined height levels.
  • Feature scores are calculated based on the scan data sets.
  • Area maps are generated based on the scan data sets with feature scores meeting a predetermined critical value.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation for navigation and obstacle avoidance.

Problems Solved

This technology helps the driving robot navigate complex environments by identifying features and generating maps based on depth data.

Benefits

The driving robot can operate more efficiently and safely in various environments with the help of this technology.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Depth Data-Based Navigation System for Robots and Autonomous Vehicles"

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar systems used in autonomous vehicles and robotics for navigation and obstacle avoidance.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle dynamic environments where features may change over time?

The patent application does not specify how the driving robot adapts to changes in the environment that may affect the accuracy of the generated maps.

What are the limitations of the depth camera in terms of range and resolution for this technology?

The patent application does not provide information on the specific capabilities and limitations of the depth camera used in the driving robot.


Original Abstract Submitted

a driving robot includes: a camera including a depth camera; and at least one processor configured to: control the camera to acquire depth data in one or more areas where the driving robot moves, identify, from the acquired depth data, a plurality of scan data sets corresponding to a plurality of predetermined height levels, identify, based on the plurality of scan data sets, a plurality of feature scores corresponding to the plurality of scan data sets, and generate at least one area map corresponding to at least one scan data set among the plurality of scan data sets, wherein a feature score, among the plurality of feature scores, corresponding to the at least one scan data set is greater than or equal to a predetermined critical value.