Abstract:
The present invention relates to a robot system (1) for transporting a mobile object (2), in particular a hospital bed, wherein the robot system (1) comprises at least two robots (3) and each of the two robots (3) can be coupled to the mobile object (2), in particular to a coupling device (9) of the mobile object (2), such that a force of at least one of the robots (3) can be transmitted to the mobile object (2) so that the robots (3) can transport the mobile object (2) together. The present invention further relates to: a robot (3) for transporting a mobile object (2), in particular a hospital bed; a coupling device (9) for coupling a mobile object (2), in particular a hospital bed; a hospital bed (2); a central control system (49) for a robot (3) and/or a robot system (1); and a method for transporting a mobile object (2), in particular a hospital bed.
Abstract:
A holographic user interface may display status information in proximity to relevant components of the computing device, such as a robot, allowing a user to readily associate the status information with the relevant components. Arrangements of the graphical displays may utilize graphical elements to show an association between any displayed data and any component of a computing device. Based on data indicating the size, shape, and configuration of a robot's physical parts, techniques disclosed herein can arrange displayed status data, which may involve a holographic UI, in a relevant context. In addition, techniques disclosed herein allow a user to edit data, or provide an input to one or more computing devices in response to the display of any status data.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a multiple robot control apparatus using a teaching pendant and a control method thereof. The method of controlling a plurality of robots by a teaching pendant based on an access point (AP) includes the steps of: transmitting first information to the AP by the teaching pendant; transmitting the first information to a plurality of related master boards by the AP; outputting a drive pulse signal using the first information by each of the plurality of master boards; and operating the plurality of robots respectively connected to the plurality of master boards according to the drive pulse signal, in which the teaching pendant operates on an Android platform, and the teaching pendant, the AP and the plurality of motion master boards communicate using at least either a short range communication or a wireless communication.
Abstract:
A mobile robot system is provided that includes a docking station having at least two pose-defining fiducial markers. The pose-defining fiducial markers have a predetermined spatial relationship with respect to one another and/or to a reference point on the docking station such that a docking path to the base station can be determined from one or more observations of the at least two pose-defining fiducial markers. A mobile robot in the system includes a pose sensor assembly. A controller is located on the chassis and is configured to analyze an output signal from the pose sensor assembly. The controller is configured to determine a docking station pose, to locate the docking station pose on a map of a surface traversed by the mobile robot and to path plan a docking trajectory.
Abstract:
Mobile robotic system allows multiple users to visit authentic places without physically being there. The users are able to take part in controlling the robot's movement according to their interest. A system administrator selects and defines criteria for robot's movement. The mobile robot with video and audio devices on it is remote controlled by a server which selects the robot's movement according to the users and system administrator criteria. The server provides information to users; the robot's location influences the content of the information. Such robotic system may be used for shopping, visiting museums and public touristic attractions over the internet.
Abstract:
Embodiments herein describe wireless transmission techniques for mitigating interference between wirelessly controlled machines in a shared space. To mitigate interference, the machines may be assigned different channels within the same frequency band. However, if machines using the same channel in a frequency band receive each others wireless signals, the wireless signals can interfere. To free up additional bandwidth, in one embodiment, the command signals are transmitted using a different frequency band than a heartbeat signal used to stop the machines in case of emergencies. In another embodiment, time multiplexing or directional antennas can be used to mitigate interference. In another example, antenna diversity and multiple-input-multiple output (MIMO) can be used to further focus the radiation pattern onto the desired machine while avoiding transmitting wireless signals to neighboring machines. In one embodiment, the machines may use dual-channels to transmit and receive duplicate data.
Abstract:
An apparatus (e.g., robotic vehicle, control device, headpiece, etc.) including processing circuitry (110) configured to receive robotic-vehicle-positioning-information indicative of robotic vehicle position data of a robotic vehicle (20) transiting a work area at one or more locations on the work area; receive operator-positioning-information indicative of operator position data of an operator controlling the robotic vehicle (20); generate a virtual line-of-sight vector (70) based on the operator-positioning-information; generate a virtual sight area (80) based on the virtual line-of-sight vector (70) and a predetermined sight area parameter; determine if the virtual sight area (80) intersects with the robotic-vehicle-positioning- information; and initiate one or more precautionary measures when the virtual sight area (80) does not intersect with the robotic-vehicle-positioning-information.
Abstract:
A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.