18400817. ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF ROBOT simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF ROBOT
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ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF ROBOT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18400817 titled 'ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF ROBOT
The abstract of the patent application describes a robot equipped with wheels, motors, sensors, memory, and a processor. The processor is capable of acquiring image data of an escalator, determining the size of the steps on the escalator, identifying a boarding position for the robot on the escalator, and controlling the robot to board the escalator in the correct posture.
- The robot includes wheels, motors, sensors, memory, and a processor.
- The processor acquires image data of an escalator and determines the size of the steps.
- Based on this information, the processor identifies a boarding position for the robot on the escalator.
- The processor then controls the robot to board the escalator in the correct posture.
- The robot is able to autonomously navigate and board escalators safely and efficiently.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous robots in public spaces such as airports, malls, and train stations. - Robotics in transportation systems for improved efficiency and safety. - Assistive technology for individuals with mobility challenges.
Problems Solved: - Ensures safe and efficient boarding of escalators by robots. - Reduces the need for human intervention in robot navigation tasks. - Enhances the capabilities of autonomous robots in public spaces.
Benefits: - Improved safety for robots and passengers on escalators. - Increased efficiency in robot navigation tasks. - Enhanced autonomy and versatility of robotic systems.
Commercial Applications: Title: Autonomous Escalator Boarding Robot Technology for Public Spaces This technology can be utilized in: - Airport terminals for luggage handling and passenger assistance. - Shopping malls for customer service and security patrols. - Train stations for ticket validation and passenger guidance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the robot determine the correct posture for boarding an escalator? 2. What safety features are implemented to prevent accidents during escalator boarding?
Original Abstract Submitted
A robot includes: a plurality of wheels; a plurality of motors; at least one sensor; a memory configured to store first information on a size of the robot; and a processor. The processor is configured to: acquire image data of an escalator from the at least one sensor, acquire second information on a size of a plurality of steps included in the escalator based on the image data, based on the first information and the second information, identify both a boarding position available for the robot to board the escalator among the plurality of steps, and a posture of the robot configured to allow the robot to board at the boarding position, acquire control information for controlling the robot to board at the boarding position in the posture when the boarding position and the posture have been identified, and control the plurality of motors based on the control information.
