18523973. MOBILE ROBOT AND UNMANNED INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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MOBILE ROBOT AND UNMANNED INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sang Kyeong Han of Suwon-si (KR)
Kwang-Jun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Soon Wook Hwang of Suwon-si (KR)
MOBILE ROBOT AND UNMANNED INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18523973 titled 'MOBILE ROBOT AND UNMANNED INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a mobile robot with a telescopic lift that can extend in height, equipped with sensor packages for inspecting high-altitude locations in semiconductor fabrication plants.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Telescopic lift extendable in height direction
- First sensor package at upper end of lift
- Second sensor package at upper end of lift
- Collision prevention system for lift and sensor packages
- Unmanned inspection capability
Potential Applications: This technology can be used for high-altitude inspections in semiconductor fabrication plants, as well as in other industries requiring precise and safe inspections at elevated locations.
Problems Solved:
- Conducting inspections at high altitudes safely and efficiently
- Preventing collisions with inspection targets or other objects
- Automating the inspection process for increased accuracy and productivity
Benefits:
- Improved safety for workers by eliminating the need for manual inspections at high altitudes
- Enhanced efficiency and accuracy in inspecting hard-to-reach areas
- Cost savings through automation of inspection processes
Commercial Applications: The technology can be commercialized for use in semiconductor fabrication plants, construction sites, and other industries where high-altitude inspections are required. It can improve operational efficiency and safety standards in these environments.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the telescopic lift system prevent collisions during inspections? 2. What are the specific sensors used in the sensor packages for high-altitude inspections?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in robotics and automation may lead to advancements in sensor technology and collision avoidance systems for mobile robots like the one described in the patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
A mobile robot includes a telescopic lift mounted on the outside of a main body of the mobile robot, the telescopic lift being extendable in a height direction; a first sensor package installed at an upper end of the telescopic lift; and a second sensor package installed at the upper end of the telescopic lift. The mobile robot is configured to collect information regarding an inspection target, which is installed at a high-altitude location on a particular floor level of a semiconductor fabrication plant, using the second sensor package, prevent the collision of the telescopic lift or the first sensor package of the mobile robot with the inspection target and/or stop the telescopic lift when the second sensor package collides with an object at the high-altitude location or with the inspection target, and conduct an unmanned inspection of the inspection target, including autonomously driving.
