公开(公告)号：US20110137457A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US13027861

申请日：2011-02-15

Applicant: Aldo ZINI ,  Spencer Wayne ALLEN ,  Barry Mark SKIRBLE ,  Henry F. THORNE ,  Stuart FAIRLEY

Inventor： Aldo ZINI ,  Spencer Wayne ALLEN ,  Barry Mark SKIRBLE ,  Henry F. THORNE ,  Stuart FAIRLEY

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G05B19/41895 ,  G05B2219/31003 ,  G05B2219/31006 ,  G05B2219/31007 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  Y02P90/285 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the automated retrieval/delivery of goods from one location to another using a robotic device such as a tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug/cart stores a map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or continuously adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.

Abstract translation: 用于使用机器人装置例如拖船和伴随车从一个位置到另一个位置自动检索/传送货物的系统，方法和装置。 拖船/购物车内的电脑存储建筑物平面图的图表，以及从一个位置到下一个位置的拖船所需的路径。 在交货期间，各种不同的传感器和扫描仪收集用于避免障碍物和/或连续调节拖船移动的数据，以便更紧密地遵循预期的路径。 该系统优选地包括允许一个或多个拖船与拖船基站，位于交付地点的主网络以及监视由拖船收集的状态和数据的远程主机中心进行通信的无线网络。

公开(公告)号：US20110071702A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12820036

申请日：2010-06-21

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter ,  Jonathan Southard

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter ,  Jonathan Southard

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robotic system that includes a robot and a remote station. The remote station can generate control commands that are transmitted to the robot through a broadband network. The control commands can be interpreted by the robot to induce action such as robot movement or focusing a robot camera. The robot can generate reporting commands that are transmitted to the remote station through the broadband network. The reporting commands can provide positional feedback or system reports on the robot.

公开(公告)号：US20100131103A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12349288

申请日：2009-01-06

Applicant: John Cody Herzog ,  Blair Whitney ,  Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

Inventor： John Cody Herzog ,  Blair Whitney ,  Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

IPC: G05B19/04 ,  B25J19/04 ,  B25J5/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1689 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/40153 ,  G05B2219/40178 ,  G05B2219/40195 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robot system with a robot that has a camera and a remote control station that can connect to the robot. The connection can include a plurality of privileges. The system further includes a server that controls which privileges are provided to the remote control station. The privileges may include the ability to control the robot, joint in a multi-cast session and the reception of audio/video from the robot. The privileges can be established and edited through a manager control station. The server may contain a database that defines groups of remote control station that can be connected to groups of robots. The database can be edited to vary the stations and robots within a group. The system may also allow for connectivity between a remote control station at a user programmable time window.

公开(公告)号：US20100131102A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12277922

申请日：2008-11-25

Applicant: John Cody Herzog ,  Blair Whitney ,  Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

Inventor： John Cody Herzog ,  Blair Whitney ,  Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  B25J19/04 ,  B25J5/00

CPC classification number: B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/24158 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robot system with a robot that has a camera and a remote control station that can connect to the robot. The connection can include a plurality of privileges. The system further includes a server that controls which privileges are provided to the remote control station. The privileges may include the ability to control the robot, joint in a multi-cast session and the reception of audio/video from the robot. The privileges can be established and edited through a manager control station. The server may contain a database that defines groups of remote control station that can be connected to groups of robots. The database can be edited to vary the stations and robots within a group. The system may also allow for connectivity between a remote control station at a user programmable time window.

Abstract translation: 具有机器人的机器人系统，其具有能够连接到机器人的照相机和远程控制站。 该连接可以包括多个特权。 该系统还包括控制向远程控制站提供哪些特权的服务器。 权限可以包括控制机器人，多播会话中的联合以及来自机器人的音频/视频的接收的能力。 可以通过管理员控制台建立和编辑权限。 服务器可以包含定义可以连接到机器人组的远程控制站组的数据库。 可以编辑数据库以改变组内的站和机器人。 该系统还可以允许在用户可编程时间窗口的远程控制站之间的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20100073490A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12413038

申请日：2009-03-27

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Keith P. Lady ,  Jonathan Southard ,  Marco Pinter ,  Brian Miller

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Keith P. Lady ,  Jonathan Southard ,  Marco Pinter ,  Brian Miller

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/70 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J11/009 ,  B25J13/02 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F3/033 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A robotic system that includes a mobile robot and a remote input device. The input device may be a joystick that is used to move a camera and a mobile platform of the robot. The system may operate in a mode where the mobile platform moves in a camera reference coordinate system. The camera reference coordinate system is fixed to a viewing image provided by the camera so that movement of the robot corresponds to a direction viewed on a screen. This prevents disorientation during movement of the robot if the camera is panned across a viewing area.

Abstract translation: 包括移动机器人和远程输入设备的机器人系统。 输入设备可以是用于移动机器人的相机和移动平台的操纵杆。 该系统可以以移动平台在相机参考坐标系中移动的模式操作。 照相机参考坐标系固定在由照相机提供的观看图像上，使得机器人的移动对应于在屏幕上观看的方向。 这可以防止在机器人移动期间的偏移方向，如果相机在观看区域上进行平移。

公开(公告)号：US20100036556A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12443381

申请日：2007-01-23

Applicant: Sang-Ik Na ,  Won-PII Yu ,  Yu-Cheol Lee ,  Nak-Ju Do

Inventor： Sang-Ik Na ,  Won-PII Yu ,  Yu-Cheol Lee ,  Nak-Ju Do

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B25J9/10 ,  B25J5/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D2201/0206

Abstract: Provided are an autonomous mobile robot capable of detouring an obstacle, and a method thereof. The autonomous mobile robot includes a moving object; an extension unit connected to the moving object and extending in proportion to a pulling force of the moving object; a drive unit moving the autonomous mobile robot toward the moving object corresponding to the pulling force of the object connected to the extension unit; a route information obtaining unit obtaining route information according to an extension length to which the extension unit extends corresponding to the pulling force of the moving object; an obstacle detecting unit detecting presence of an obstacle placed within a predetermined distance in a moving direction of the autonomous mobile robot that is being led by the moving object; and a control unit controlling the drive unit such that the autonomous mobile robot moves along a route based on the route information. Accordingly, collision between the obstacle and the autonomous mobile robot can be prevented, and the autonomous mobile robot can naturally detour the obstacle.

Abstract translation: 提供一种能够迂回障碍物的自主移动机器人及其方法。 自主移动机器人包括移动物体; 连接到移动物体并与移动物体的拉力成比例地延伸的延伸单元; 驱动单元，使所述自主移动机器人朝向与所述延伸单元连接的物体的拉力对应的移动物体移动; 路线信息获取单元根据与移动物体的拉力相对应的扩展单元延伸的延伸长度来获取路线信息; 障碍物检测单元，检测由移动物体引导的自主移动机器人的移动方向上放置在预定距离内的障碍物的存在; 以及控制单元，其控制所述驱动单元，使得所述自主移动机器人基于所述路线信息沿着路线移动。 因此，可以防止障碍物与自主移动机器人之间的碰撞，自主移动机器人自然地绕行障碍物。

公开(公告)号：US20100010673A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12218258

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  G05B2219/40136 ,  G05B2219/40146 ,  G05B2219/40169 ,  G05B2219/40174 ,  G05B2219/45117 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: A graphical user interface for a remote controlled robot system that includes a robot view field that displays information provided by a robot and an observer view field that display observer information about one or more observers that can receive the robot information. The interface has various features that allow a master user to control the observation and participation of the observers.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制的机器人系统的图形用户界面，其包括显示由机器人提供的信息的机器人视图字段和显示关于可接收机器人信息的一个或多个观察者的观察者信息的观察者视图字段。 界面具有各种功能，允许主用户控制观察者的观察和参与。

公开(公告)号：US20090043440A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US12102635

申请日：2008-04-14

Applicant: Yoshihiko MATSUKAWA ,  Soichiro Fujioka ,  Yuji Adachi ,  Toshio Inaji

Inventor： Yoshihiko MATSUKAWA ,  Soichiro Fujioka ,  Yuji Adachi ,  Toshio Inaji

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D2201/0206

Abstract: An autonomous mobile device has its movement controlled by a control device and includes a first sensing unit for sensing an obstacle. The control device includes a first storage unit for storing information as to a temporary positional fluctuation of the obstacle and sets as a virtual obstacle region a region where it is predicted that the obstacle sensed by the first sensing unit travels following a predetermined time passage based on the information as to the temporary positional fluctuation of the obstacle stored in the first storage unit.

Abstract translation: 自主移动装置的移动由控制装置控制，并且包括用于感测障碍物的第一感测单元。 控制装置包括：第一存储单元，用于存储关于障碍物的临时位置波动的信息，并将其设置为虚拟障碍物区域，其中预测第一感测单元感测到的障碍物在预定时间段之后行进的区域，基于 关于存储在第一存储单元中的障碍物的临时位置波动的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20090030569A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-29

申请号：US12244633

申请日：2008-10-02

Applicant: Henry F. THORNE

Inventor： Henry F. THORNE

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B60T7/16 ,  B62D1/28

CPC classification number: G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211

Abstract: A robotic cart pulling vehicle includes a positioning error reducing system for reducing accumulated error in the ded-reckoning navigational system. The positioning error reducing system including at least one of a low load transfer point of the cart attaching mechanism, a floor variation compliance structure whereby the drive wheels maintain a substantially even distribution of load over minor surface variations, a minimal wheel contact surface structure, a calibration structure using at least one proximity sensor mounted on the robot body, and a common electrical and mechanical connection between the cart and the robot vehicle formed by a cart attaching post.

Abstract translation: 机器人牵引车辆包括用于减少推算导航系统中的累积误差的定位误差减小系统。 所述定位误差降低系统包括所述小车安装机构的低负载转移点中的至少一个，地板变形柔量结构，由此所述驱动轮在小的表面变化上保持基本均匀的负载分布，最小的轮接触面结构， 使用安装在机器人主体上的至少一个接近传感器的校准结构以及由推车连接柱形成的推车和机器人车辆之间的公共电气和机械连接。

公开(公告)号：US07447564B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US10648190

申请日：2003-08-27

Applicant: Yusuke Yasukawa ,  Hirohiko Fukuya

Inventor： Yusuke Yasukawa ,  Hirohiko Fukuya

IPC: G05B19/04

CPC classification number: B25J9/0003 ,  B25J19/0008 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  H04M11/04

Abstract: A robot of the present invention moves to a place where a user is, in response to the voice of the user who is calling the robot. Then, when the user presses a switch, the robot recognizes that the user desires to send an urgent call and dials a pre-registered telephone number for sending urgent calls. When a receiver responds, the robot reads out and delivers a predetermined message to the receiver as a voice message, and switches the telephone to the handfree state so that the user can talk without holding the telephone.

Abstract translation: 响应于呼叫机器人的用户的声音，本发明的机器人移动到用户所在的地方。 然后，当用户按下开关时，机器人识别出用户希望发送紧急呼叫并拨打预先注册的电话号码以发送紧急呼叫。 当接收机响应时，机器人作为语音消息读出并向接收机传送预定的消息，并将电话切换到免提状态，使得用户可以在不持有电话的情况下进行通话。