Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240231384). 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 20240231384 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 can analyze image data of an escalator and determine the size of the steps.
- It can identify a suitable boarding position for the robot on the escalator.
- The processor can control the robot to board the escalator in the correct posture.
- The robot can adapt to different escalator sizes and configurations.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in autonomous robots for public transportation systems. - It could enhance the efficiency of robots in navigating escalators in various environments.
Problems Solved: - The technology addresses the challenge of robots safely boarding escalators. - It streamlines the process of robot navigation in complex environments.
Benefits: - Improved safety for robots boarding escalators. - Enhanced efficiency in robot navigation tasks. - Adaptability to different escalator configurations.
Commercial Applications: Title: Autonomous Robot Escalator Boarding System This technology could be utilized in the development of autonomous robots for public transportation systems, shopping malls, airports, and other facilities with escalators. It could streamline robot navigation processes and enhance overall efficiency in various commercial settings.
Questions about Autonomous Robot Escalator Boarding System:
1. How does this technology improve the safety of robots boarding escalators? - This technology enhances safety by allowing the robot to identify a suitable boarding position and posture on the escalator, reducing the risk of accidents.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond escalator boarding? - This technology could be adapted for use in various autonomous robot systems, improving navigation in complex environments beyond 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.
