MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

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MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18671115 titled 'MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

The abstract describes a mobile robot with a main body, a rotation portion, a storage box for smell substances, a smell discharge passage, an opening and closing portion, a delivery passage, and a control unit.

Main body with movable rotation portion
Storage box for smell substances
Smell discharge passage to release smell outside
Opening and closing portion to control smell flow
Delivery passage to guide air flow
Control unit for managing rotation and smell discharge

Potential Applications: - Indoor air quality improvement - Scent marketing in retail spaces - Odor control in public restrooms

Problems Solved: - Efficient distribution of scents - Controlling the intensity of smells - Automating scent delivery in various environments

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience - Customizable scent distribution - Improved air quality in enclosed spaces

Commercial Applications: Title: "Scent Distribution Robot for Indoor Environments" This technology can be used in hotels, shopping malls, hospitals, and other indoor spaces to enhance the environment with pleasant scents, control odors, and improve overall air quality.

Prior Art: Research into automated scent delivery systems in indoor environments can provide insights into similar technologies and approaches.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in scent distribution technology, indoor air quality management, and robotics for commercial applications.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the mobile robot control the intensity of the released scents? 2. What are the potential safety considerations when using this technology in public spaces?

Original Abstract Submitted

A mobile robot according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a main body; a rotation portion which is disposed on a side surface of the main body and movably supports the main body; a storage box disposed inside the main body to store smell substances; a smell discharge passage formed to discharge smell from the storage box to the outside of the main body; an opening and closing portion disposed to open and close a space between the storage box and the smell discharge passage; a delivery passage disposed to guide the air flowing by the rotation of the rotation portion, to the smell discharge passage; and a control unit for controlling driving of the rotation portion and the opening and closing portion.