Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240342893). ROBOT SYSTEM simplified abstract
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ROBOT SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Daiki Fukunaga of Toyota-shi (JP)
Takeshi Matsui of Nissin-shi (JP)
ROBOT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240342893 titled 'ROBOT SYSTEM
The patent application describes a robot system with a mobile robot that includes a power receiving pad and a sensor. The power receiving pad receives power from a charger's power transmission pad, while the sensor detects surrounding objects.
- The power receiving pad is inclined in the up-down direction towards the sensor.
- The sensor is positioned away from the power receiving pad in the up-down direction.
- The power transmission pad is inclined to face the power receiving pad.
- The sensor's distal end on the side towards the power transmission pad is located on the outer side in top view compared to the power receiving pad's distal end.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous robots in industrial settings - Robotic vacuum cleaners - Automated guided vehicles in warehouses
Problems Solved: - Efficient power transfer for mobile robots - Enhanced object detection capabilities - Improved navigation in dynamic environments
Benefits: - Increased operational efficiency - Reduced downtime for recharging - Enhanced safety features for collision avoidance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Robot System for Enhanced Efficiency in Industrial Automation" This technology can revolutionize the automation industry by providing more reliable and efficient mobile robots for various applications, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the inclined design of the power receiving pad and sensor improve the robot system's performance?
- The inclined design allows for better alignment and communication between the power transmission and receiving pads, enhancing power transfer efficiency and object detection capabilities.
2. What are the key advantages of having the sensor positioned away from the power receiving pad in the up-down direction?
- This configuration enables the sensor to have a broader field of view for detecting surrounding objects while ensuring optimal power reception from the charger.
Original Abstract Submitted
a robot system includes a mobile robot. the mobile robot includes a power receiving pad and a sensor. the power receiving pad is configured to receive power supply from a power transmission pad of a charger. the sensor is disposed at a position displaced from the power receiving pad in an up-down direction, and configured to detect a surrounding object. the power receiving pad is provided as inclined in the up-down direction so as to project toward the sensor. the power transmission pad is provided as inclined in the up-down direction so as to face the power receiving pad. a distal end of the sensor on a side toward the power transmission pad is disposed on an outer side, in top view, with respect to the distal end of the power receiving pad.