Abstract:
PURPOSE: An apparatus and a method for building the map of a mobile robot are provided to build a precise map by driving the mobile robot along a route which is selected based on the uncertain landmark and location. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus for building the map of a mobile robot(100) includes a obstacle map building unit(140), a control unit(150), a route generation unit(160) and a driving control unit(170). The obstacle map building unit builds an obstacle map based on obstacle information. The control unit builds a landmark map and recognizes the location of a mobile robot. The route generation unit generates the driving route based on the uncertainty of the landmark. A driving control unit controls the mobile robot.
Abstract:
A mapping apparatus and method in a mobile robot are provided to reflect change of surrounding conditions on the map by using a mobile robot to collect surrounding information. A conveyance part(120) conveys a mobile robot according to an input command. A distance measurement part(140) measures a distance from the mobile robot to an object positioned in the vicinity of the mobile robot. A mapping part(180) makes a map based on the measured distance. A mobile robot detector(150) compares a distance to an object of the map from the mobile robot, which is measured after mapping, with the measured distance of the distance measurement part after the map is made. The moving device detector detects the object based on the comparison result. An object movement detector(160) detects the movement state of the object in the area of the map. A controller(110) reflects changed information about surroundings to update the map.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An information collecting robot for rounding an event hall following a route is provided to enable a visitor to find out an interesting point and receive a status of diverse remote places without wasting time/effort even if the visitor is incapable of sweeping entire event hall. CONSTITUTION: A driving unit(12) enables the robot(1) to round within a predetermined area. An information acquiring means acquires audio and/or image information. A mobile transceiver(15) transmits the acquired information to a data server. The information acquiring means includes a camera(2) for acquiring the image information, a face recognizer recognizing a face from the acquired image information, an image cropping means for cropping a face image of a recognized person, and a crowdedness information acquiring part for acquiring crowdedness information of the point by counting the cropped face images.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a mobile service robot with all-terrain features that allows you to support the implementation of tasks in the area of environmental monitoring. Said robot comprises a coating of aluminium alloys and plastics with good corrosion resistance allowing its use in outdoor environments near saltwater areas, such as estuarine environments. The mechanical platform corresponding to the set constituted by the support structure (14, 15, 16), the transmission blocks (11), the rims of wheels (17), the tires (18) and driving motors (12) and steering (13) presents robustness levels and manoeuvrability suitable for navigation not only on solid grounds but also on sandy or muddy areas. The robot allows the collection of biological and soil samples for later laboratory analysis incorporating for such an interchangeable system comprising an anthropomorphic robotic arm with at least five degrees of freedom, an apparatus for collecting soil samples by drilling and an apparatus for collecting biological samples by drag.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method for three dimensional surveying of a surface. It comprises at least a first mobile vehicle with at least one camera unit having its field of view at least partially directed towards the surface for imaging the surface. It also comprises a computer-vision unit built to execute a visual surveying algorithm based on images from the camera unit for determining a topology of the surface and/or a location relative to the surface. There is also at least a second mobile vehicle, comprising a light projection unit built to emit a structured light pattern onto the surface. The camera unit of the first mobile vehicle at least partially images the structured light pattern projected from the second mobile vehicle onto the surface and the computer-vision unit executes the visual surveying algorithm at least partially with an evaluation of the first mobile vehicle's images taken with the structured light pattern emitted from the second mobile vehicle.
Abstract:
Destination positional information regarding a position of a destination with respect to a moving device and topographical characteristics information regarding characteristics of topography in the surroundings of the moving device are acquired. Weight information for calculating a value correlation information that correlates with the value of a path to the destination from the destination positional information and the topographical characteristics information is stored in a storage portion. The value correlation information regarding one or a plurality of paths to the destination is calculated based on the weight information, the destination positional information and the topographical characteristics information. The value of the one or the plurality of paths to the destination is estimated based on the value correlation information.
Abstract:
A solution for estimating the pose of a platform, such as a vehicle, is provided. Data from a plurality of types of sensing devices located on the platform can be used to independently calculate a plurality of preliminary estimates corresponding to the pose. A plurality of estimates corresponding to the pose can be generated using the preliminary estimates and at least one covariance matrix. One or more entries in the covariance matrix are adjusted based on an uncertainty for the corresponding preliminary estimate. The uncertainty can vary based on time, distance, and/or velocity of the platform.
Abstract:
An autonomous moving body whereby annular route issues in environment maps can be solved and division of environment maps can be automated. In a teaching travel mode, the autonomous moving body: outputs a motor control amount from travel commands input by an operator; estimates the position of the autonomous moving body on the environment map; obtains position information for obstructions in the vicinity of the autonomous moving body; associates position information for obstructions to the time the position information for obstructions was obtained; stores same in the storage unit as data for environment map reconstruction; creates a travel schedule; and stores same in the storage unit. In a reproduction travel mode, the autonomous moving body: estimates the position of the autonomous moving body on the environment map; obtains position information for obstructions in the vicinity of the autonomous moving body; reads data for environment map reconstruction that corresponds to the estimated position of the autonomous moving body; updates the environment map; creates a control amount for the motor, so as to travel on the updated environment map in accordance with the schedule; and inputs same to the travel unit.