公开(公告)号：US20150202771A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14598084

申请日：2015-01-15

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Haesoo LEE

IPC: B25J9/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/0003 ,  A47L7/0085 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  G08B21/0476 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robot cleaner and a method of performing a human care using the same. Specifically, the robot cleaner can include a main body with a cleaning module, a driving unit to move the main body, one or more cameras to generate image information on a management object, a communication unit to communicate with an external communication device and transmit the image information to the external communication device, and a control unit to recognize the management object and control the robot cleaner such that the management object is included in the image information while following a position change of the management object.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人清洁器和使用其进行人体护理的方法。 具体地，机器人清洁器可以包括具有清洁模块的主体，用于移动主体的驱动单元，一个或多个照相机以在管理对象上生成图像信息，通信单元，与外部通信设备通信并传送 图像信息到外部通信装置，以及控制单元，用于识别管理对象并控制机器人清洁器，使得管理对象被包括在图像信息中，同时跟随管理对象的位置改变。

公开(公告)号：US20150164717A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14338405

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: MEDICRAFT HOLDINGS (TAIWAN) CO., LTD

Inventor： Tun-Chi LEE

IPC: A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/12 ,  G05D1/02 ,  A61G5/10

CPC classification number: A61G5/1059 ,  A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/1002 ,  A61G5/12 ,  A61G5/125 ,  A61G5/127 ,  A61G2203/12 ,  G05D1/0261 ,  G05D2201/0206

Abstract: A self operable wheelchair includes a chair body having several wheels for moving about; a power module coupled electrically to one wheel of the chair body for supplying power; a processing module coupled electrically to the power module for processing one route data and converting into a control signal transmitted to the power module for controlling activation of the chair body; a memory module for storing and transmitting the route data to the processing module; a detection module capable of detecting the route data of the chair body and transmitting the route data via the processing module to store within the memory module; and an operation module for transmitting an operation signal to the processing module, which, in turn, activates the chair body based on the operation signal.

Abstract translation: 自行轮椅包括具有几个车轮的椅子主体，用于移动; 电源模块，其电连接到椅子主体的一个车轮，用于供电; 处理模块，其电连接到所述功率模块，用于处理一个路线数据，并转换成传输到所述功率模块的控制信号，以控制所述椅子主体的启动; 存储模块，用于存储和发送路线数据到处理模块; 检测模块，能够检测座椅主体的路线数据，并通过处理模块发送路线数据，以存储在存储器模块内; 以及用于将操作信号发送到处理模块的操作模块，其进而基于操作信号激活椅子主体。

公开(公告)号：US09020682B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13809699

申请日：2011-06-02

Applicant: Hideo Shitamoto ,  Tsuyoshi Nakano ,  Toshiki Moriguchi

Inventor： Hideo Shitamoto ,  Tsuyoshi Nakano ,  Toshiki Moriguchi

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: An autonomous mobile body includes a laser range sensor and an electronic control device. The electronic control device includes a storage unit that stores a size D2 of the autonomous mobile body, a width identification unit that identifies a spatial size D1 in a width direction of a passage which is a region where the autonomous mobile body can move, a calculation unit that calculates a size D8 of an interfering obstacle in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to a moving target direction on a road surface based on obstacle information, an action selection unit that selects a stopping action or a retreat action based on the spatial size D1, the size D2 of the autonomous mobile body, and the size D8 of the interfering obstacle, and a mobile control unit that controls the autonomous mobile body to stop when the stopping action is selected and control the autonomous mobile body to retreat when the retreat action is selected.

Abstract translation: 自主移动体包括激光测距传感器和电子控制装置。 电子控制装置包括：存储单元，其存储自主移动体的大小D2;宽度识别单元，其识别作为自主移动体可移动的区域的通道的宽度方向上的空间大小D1;计算 基于障碍物信息计算在路面上基本上垂直于移动目标方向的方向上的干扰障碍物的尺寸D8的单元，基于空间尺寸D1选择停止动作或撤退动作的动作选择单元 ，自主移动体的大小D2以及干扰障碍物的大小D8;以及移动控制单元，其在选择停止动作时控制自主移动体停止，并且当撤退动作时控制自主移动体撤退 被选中。

公开(公告)号：US08935005B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13032390

申请日：2011-02-22

Applicant: Michael Rosenstein ,  Steven V. Shamlian ,  Chikyung Won ,  Michael Halloran ,  Mark Chiappetta ,  Thomas P. Allen

Inventor： Michael Rosenstein ,  Steven V. Shamlian ,  Chikyung Won ,  Michael Halloran ,  Mark Chiappetta ,  Thomas P. Allen

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B25J5/007 ,  B25J11/009 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A method of operating a mobile robot to traverse a threshold includes detecting a threshold proximate the robot. The robot includes a holonomic drive system having first, second, and third drive elements configured to maneuver the robot omni-directionally. The method further includes moving the first drive element onto the threshold from a first side and moving the second drive element onto the threshold to place both the first and second drive elements on the threshold. The method includes moving the first drive element off a second side of the threshold, opposite to the first side of the threshold, and moving the third drive element onto the threshold, placing both the second and third drive elements on the threshold. The method includes moving both the second and third drive elements off the second side of the threshold.

Abstract translation: 操作移动机器人横穿阈值的方法包括检测机器人附近的阈值。 该机器人包括一个完整的驱动系统，其具有被配置成全方向地操纵机器人的第一，第二和第三驱动元件。 该方法还包括将第一驱动元件从第一侧移动到阈值上并将第二驱动元件移动到阈值上以将第一和第二驱动元件都置于阈值上。 该方法包括将第一驱动元件移离阈值的第二侧，与阈值的第一侧相反，并将第三驱动元件移动到阈值上，将第二和第三驱动元件都置于阈值上。 该方法包括将第二和第三驱动元件移动离开阈值的第二侧。

公开(公告)号：US08918209B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13032312

申请日：2011-02-22

Applicant: Michael T. Rosenstein ,  Michael Halloran ,  Steven V. Shamlian ,  Chikyung Won ,  Mark Chiappetta

Inventor： Michael T. Rosenstein ,  Michael Halloran ,  Steven V. Shamlian ,  Chikyung Won ,  Mark Chiappetta

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B19/04 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/00 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0246 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  B25J11/009 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G02B13/22 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0248 ,  G05D1/0251 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T7/521 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N2013/0081 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/09 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A mobile robot that includes a drive system, a controller in communication with the drive system, and a volumetric point cloud imaging device supported above the drive system at a height of greater than about one feet above the ground and directed to be capable of obtaining a point cloud from a volume of space that includes a floor plane in a direction of movement of the mobile robot. The controller receives point cloud signals from the imaging device and issues drive commands to the drive system based at least in part on the received point cloud signals.

Abstract translation: 一种移动机器人，其包括驱动系统，与驱动系统通信的控制器，以及支撑在驱动系统上方的体积点云成像装置，其高度大于地面上方约一英尺，并被引导为能够获得 来自包括移动机器人的移动方向上的底板平面的空间体积的点云。 控制器从成像设备接收点云信号，并且至少部分地基于接收到的点云信号向驱动系统发出驱动命令。

公开(公告)号：US20140148989A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14131046

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.

Inventor： Taishi Ueda ,  Ryosuke Nakamura ,  Azusa Amino

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0217

Abstract: An autonomous moving device includes a travel unit with a wheel driven by a motor and an upper body including an environment-recognition sensor that detects an obstacle in a traveling direction. The upper body includes means that recognize device and obstacle positions, means that evaluates avoidance capability, and means that obtains priority of collision avoidance of an estimated passage area of the obstacle. The upper body further includes a control unit that moves the travel unit to an area where an estimated passage area of an obstacle whose priority of collision avoidance is high that does not overlap an area where the travel unit is located and which is an area where collision can be avoided even if an area where an estimated passage area of an obstacle whose priority of collision avoidance is low overlaps the area where the travel unit is located.

Abstract translation: 自主移动装置包括具有由马达驱动的轮的行进单元和包括检测行进方向的障碍物的环境识别传感器的上身。 上身包括识别装置和障碍物位置的装置，评估避免能力的手段，以及获得障碍物估计通过区域的避碰的优先级的手段。 上身还包括一个控制单元，该移动单元将行驶单元移动到与碰撞避免的优先级高的障碍物的估计通过区域不与旅行单元所在的区域重叠的区域，并且是碰撞区域 即使防止碰撞优先的障碍物的估计通过面积与行进单元所在的区域重叠的区域也能够避免。

公开(公告)号：US20140100771A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13645452

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: FRANK EDUGHOM EKPAR ,  GRACE EKAETE EKPAR

Inventor： FRANK EDUGHOM EKPAR ,  GRACE EKAETE EKPAR

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60W30/165 ,  G05D2201/0206

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods, systems and devices for synchronized navigation of an environment by a plurality of mobile agents wherein aspects of the navigation of one or more of the agents are used to moderate aspects of the navigation of one or more other agents. In one embodiment, two mobile agents—a baby stroller and a caregiver—are configured in a manner that facilitates tandem navigation of the environment by the mobile agents. In yet another embodiment, a wheelchair designed to transport a disabled person navigates in tandem with a guide such as a human guide, a guide dog or any other suitable agent. Other embodiments including an entertainment application in which a mobile agent follows or leads another are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了用于由多个移动代理同步导航环境的方法，系统和设备，其中一个或多个代理的导航的方面被用于中和一个或多个其他代理的导航的方面。 在一个实施例中，两个移动代理（婴儿车和照顾者）被配置为便于移动代理对环境的串联导航。 在另一个实施例中，设计用于运输残疾人的轮椅与诸如人引导件，导引犬或任何其它合适的代理的引导件一起导航。 还公开了包括移动代理跟随或引导另一移动代理的娱乐应用的其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08677524B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13395530

申请日：2010-09-07

Applicant: Yohei Kume ,  Hideo Kawakami ,  Shohei Tsukada ,  Tohru Nakamura

Inventor： Yohei Kume ,  Hideo Kawakami ,  Shohei Tsukada ,  Tohru Nakamura

IPC: A47C13/00

CPC classification number: A61G5/04 ,  A61G7/05 ,  A61G7/165 ,  A61G2203/14 ,  A61G2203/22 ,  A61G2203/40 ,  A61G2203/72 ,  B60L2200/34 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D2201/0206

Abstract: A movable part which combines with a stationary part to form a bed includes: a contact sensor (50); wheels (44) rotatable in all directions; a body drive unit (31) which drives the wheels (44); an avoidance instruction unit (51) which generates an avoidance instruction according to a result of detection by a contact sensor (50); a rotation center setting unit (52) which sets a rotation center Q2 for the avoidance instruction; an avoidance instruction translation unit (54) which translates the avoidance instruction and the rotation center Q2 into a move instruction; and a position detection unit (34) which detects a positional relationship to a docking area (20), and the rotation center setting unit (52) sets the rotation center according to the positional relationship detected by the position detection unit (34).

Abstract translation: 与固定部分组合以形成床的可移动部分包括：接触传感器（50）; 轮（44）可在各个方向旋转; 驱动所述车轮（44）的车身驱动单元（31）。 避免指令单元（51），其根据接触传感器（50）的检测结果产生回避指令; 旋转中心设定单元，设置回避指令的旋转中心Q2; 回避指令转换单元，其将回避指令和旋转中心Q2转换为移动指令; 以及检测与对接区域（20）的位置关系的位置检测单元（34），并且所述旋转中心设定单元（52）根据由所述位置检测单元（34）检测到的位置关系来设定所述旋转中心。

公开(公告)号：US08532860B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US13035487

申请日：2011-02-25

Applicant: Daniel Daly

Inventor： Daniel Daly

IPC: G01C22/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0289 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0206

Abstract: A method of navigating a mobile robotic device may include receiving, by a mobile robotic device, a wireless transmission from a transponder associated with an object, where the object is within a range of the mobile robotic device and in response to receiving the notification, altering a navigation course by the mobile robotic device to allow the object to pass the mobile robotic device. The mobile robotic device may be preprogrammed with at least a portion of the navigation course. The method may include resuming the navigation course by the mobile robotic device.

Abstract translation: 导航移动机器人设备的方法可以包括：由移动机器人设备接收来自与对象相关联的应答器的无线传输，其中对象在可​​移动机器人设备的范围内，并且响应于接收到该通知，改变 通过移动机器人设备的导航过程，以允许对象通过移动机器人设备。 移动机器人装置可以用导航路线的至少一部分进行预编程。 该方法可以包括由移动机器人设备恢复导航路线。

公开(公告)号：US20130155221A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13770138

申请日：2013-02-19

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

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

IPC: G06F3/033

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。