Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240315507). METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING ROBOT TO AVOID LIQUID OBJECT, AND CLEANING ROBOT THEREFOR simplified abstract
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METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING ROBOT TO AVOID LIQUID OBJECT, AND CLEANING ROBOT THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Juyong Kim of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Katsunori Araki of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Motonari Sakurai of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Ritsuya Yamamoto of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Takaaki Katsuura of Yokohama-shi (JP)
METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING ROBOT TO AVOID LIQUID OBJECT, AND CLEANING ROBOT THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240315507 titled 'METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING ROBOT TO AVOID LIQUID OBJECT, AND CLEANING ROBOT THEREFOR
The abstract describes a patent application for a cleaning robot that includes a cleaning module, a traveling module for movement, a light emission unit, an infrared light sensor, a visible light sensor, and processors to control the robot's functions based on sensor data.
- The cleaning robot emits infrared light towards a detection region and uses sensors to detect reflected infrared and visible light.
- Based on the intensity of the reflected light, the robot determines if a liquid object is present in the detection region.
- If a liquid object is detected, the robot will avoid it by moving the traveling module and continue cleaning the surface with the cleaning module.
Potential Applications: - Household cleaning tasks - Industrial cleaning in sensitive environments - Automated cleaning in healthcare facilities
Problems Solved: - Efficient detection and avoidance of liquid spills during cleaning operations - Enhanced cleaning performance by adapting to the environment in real-time
Benefits: - Improved cleaning efficiency and effectiveness - Reduced risk of damage from liquid spills - Increased automation and autonomy in cleaning tasks
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Cleaning Robot for Efficient Surface Cleaning" This technology can be utilized in various commercial settings such as office buildings, hotels, and restaurants to streamline cleaning processes and maintain cleanliness effectively.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to cleaning robots, infrared sensors, and autonomous cleaning devices to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in sensor technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enhance the capabilities of cleaning robots for future applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the cleaning robot differentiate between different types of liquid objects? - The robot uses the intensity of reflected infrared light to determine the presence of a liquid object and does not differentiate between types. 2. Can the cleaning robot be programmed to prioritize certain areas for cleaning over others? - Yes, the robot's processors can be programmed to prioritize specific areas for cleaning based on user input or predefined settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
a cleaning robot including a cleaning module; a traveling module to move the cleaning robot on a surface to be cleaned; a light emission unit; an infrared light sensor; a visible light sensor; and at least one processor configured to execute instructions to control the light emission unit to emit infrared light toward a detection region, control the infrared light sensor to receive the emitted infrared light that is reflected from the detection region, control the visible light sensor to receive visible light reflected from the detection region, determine, based on the reflected visible light and an intensity of the reflected infrared light, whether a liquid object is present in the detection region, control, based on determining that the liquid object is present, the traveling module to move the cleaning robot to avoid the liquid object, and control the cleaning module to clean the surface while the cleaning robot moves.
