Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240134391). ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF ROBOT simplified abstract
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 20240134391 titled 'ROBOT AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF ROBOT
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a robot that can identify a boarding position on an escalator and control its motors to board at that position.
- The robot includes a plurality of wheels, motors, at least one sensor, a memory for storing information on the robot's size, and a processor.
- The processor acquires image data of an escalator from the sensor, determines the size of the steps on the escalator, identifies a boarding position and posture for the robot, acquires control information for boarding, and controls the motors accordingly.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as robotics, automation, and transportation for enhancing the mobility of robots in complex environments like escalators.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of robots being unable to navigate escalators efficiently and safely, by enabling them to identify suitable boarding positions and postures for smooth boarding.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency and safety for robots using escalators, increased adaptability in various environments, and enhanced automation capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in the fields of robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and service industries, where robots need to navigate complex environments like escalators.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing escalator sensors or control systems that assist in the safe operation of escalators. However, the specific application of this technology for robot boarding positions on escalators may be a novel concept.
Unanswered Questions
How does the robot ensure safety while boarding an escalator?
The abstract does not provide details on the safety mechanisms or protocols implemented by the robot to ensure a safe boarding process on the escalator.
The abstract does not specify whether the robot can navigate different types of escalators, such as curved or spiral escalators, or if it is limited to straight escalators.
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.
