Automatically rechargeable intelligent robot and charging method thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses an intelligent robot capable of automatic charging, comprising: a head device, an arm device, a trunk device, a moving chassis device, a control device, and an electric quantity detection device; the head device is arranged on the upper part of the trunk device, the arm device is arranged on the positions on both sides of the upper part of the trunk device, and the moving chassis device is arranged on the lower part of the trunk device; a solar charging device is arranged on the upper part of the head device, and a binocular camera is arranged on the front of the head device; the electric quantity detection device detects the electric quantity of the intelligent robot, the control device determines whether the electric quantity is lower than the set charging threshold value, and the moving chassis device drives to the set area; the control device controls the binocular camera to obtain the image information of the set area in real time, the control device determines whether the intelligent robot is located in the sunlight area, and controls the solar charging device to charge. The present invention has the beneficial effects of autonomous charging, energy saving and environmental protection, and convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of intelligent robots, and in particular relates to an automatically rechargeable intelligent robot and a charging method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of science and technology, intelligent devices are getting closer and closer to people's lives, and the most eye-catching is the development of intelligent robots. At present, intelligent robots are divided into industrial robots, service robots, medical robots, military robots, etc. from the functional dimension. Service robots are further divided into companion robots, cleaning robots, home robots, etc.

[0003] As for companion robots, with the development of artificial intelligence, there are more and more household robots targeting the consumer market in recent years. However, because parents in many families are busy making a living and cannot accompany their children or the elderly, companion entertainment robots have appeared before us again.

[0004] In the existing companion intelligent robots, they are generally charged through plugs or wireless charging. They consume a lot of power, thus increasing the electricity cost of the family. On the other hand, for the elderly and children in the family, their ability to control the intelligent robot is poor, and the companion robot that is not autonomous and free to charge is a burden to the elderly or children.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a companion robot that can charge itself and save energy. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention aims to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide an automatically rechargeable intelligent robot and a charging method thereof.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme: Provide an automatically rechargeable intelligent robot, comprising: a head device, an arm device, a trunk device, a moving chassis device, a control device, and a power detection device;

[0008] The head device is arranged on the upper part of the trunk device, the arm device is arranged on both sides of the upper part of the trunk device, and the motion chassis device is arranged on the lower part of the trunk device;

[0009] A solar charging device is arranged on the upper part of the exterior of the head device, and a binocular camera is arranged on the front of the head device for acquiring image information;

[0010] The control device is respectively connected to and communicates with the head device, the arm device, the torso device, the power detection device and the motion chassis device;

[0011] The power detection device detects the power of the intelligent robot and sends information to the control device;

[0012] The control device determines whether the power level is lower than a set charging threshold. If the power level is lower than the charging threshold, a signal is sent to the moving chassis device. The moving chassis device moves to a set area according to the control instruction of the control device.

[0013] The control device controls the binocular camera to obtain image information of the set area in real time, and sends the image information to the control device. The control device determines whether the intelligent robot is located in the sunlight area based on the image information. When it is determined that the intelligent robot is in the sunlight area, the control device controls the solar charging device to charge. When it is determined that the intelligent robot is not in the sunlight area, the motion chassis device is controlled to move and obtain image information of the binocular camera in real time until the intelligent robot is in the sunlight area.

[0014] In some embodiments, the solar charging device is a helmet-like structure.

[0015] In some embodiments, the charging threshold is that the current power level is less than 20% of the full power level.

[0016] In some embodiments, the control device determines whether it is in a sunlight area based on the brightness and gray value information in the image information sent by the binocular camera.

[0017] In some embodiments, a wireless charging module is provided at the end of the arm device for charging the smart mobile.

[0018] In some embodiments, the wireless charging module is a circular structure, the control device communicates with the mobile terminal, obtains the charging information of the mobile terminal, and sends the charging information to the chassis motion device, the chassis motion device moves to the position of the mobile terminal according to the charging information, the arm device obtains the mobile terminal, and charges the mobile terminal through the wireless charging module.

[0019] In some embodiments, the charging information includes location information and model information of the mobile terminal.

[0020] In some embodiments, the control device communicates with the mobile terminal via Bluetooth.

[0021] To achieve the above object, the present invention also adopts the following technical solution: a charging method for the automatically rechargeable intelligent robot is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0022] Step 1, the power detection device detects the power of the intelligent robot and sends the information to the control device;

[0023] Step 2, the control device determines whether the power is lower than a set charging threshold, and if it is lower than the charging threshold, sends a signal to the motion chassis device;

[0024] Step 3: The moving chassis device moves to a set area according to the control instruction of the control device;

[0025] Step 4, the control device controls the binocular camera to obtain image information of the set area in real time, and sends the image information to the control device;

[0026] Step 5, the control device determines whether the intelligent robot is in a sunlight area according to the image information, and when it is determined that the intelligent robot is in a sunlight area, executes step 6; when it is determined that the intelligent robot is not in a sunlight area, executes step 7;

[0027] Step 6, controlling the solar charging device to charge;

[0028] Step 7: Control the movement of the motion chassis device and obtain image information from the binocular camera in real time until the intelligent robot is in a sunlight area.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the automatically rechargeable intelligent robot of the present invention has the beneficial effects of autonomous charging, energy saving and environmental protection, and convenience.

[0030] In addition, the present invention can automatically charge the mobile terminal by setting up a wireless charging module on the arm, which is more intelligent and effective and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent robot capable of automatic charging according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0033] See also Figure 1, is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent robot that can be automatically charged according to an embodiment of the present invention. The intelligent robot 100 that can be automatically charged of the present invention, in particular, relates to an intelligent companion robot, including: a head device 1, an arm device (including a left arm 32 and a right arm 31 in the figure), a trunk device 2, a moving chassis device 4, a control device (not shown in the figure), and a power detection device (not shown in the figure). The head device 1, the arm device, the trunk device 2, and the moving chassis device 4 can all move relative to each other.

[0034] The head device 1 is arranged on the upper part of the trunk device 2, the arm devices are arranged on both sides of the upper part of the trunk device 2, and the moving chassis device 4 is arranged on the lower part of the trunk device 2. The moving chassis device 2 can be a wheel-shaped or track-shaped structure. In one embodiment of the present invention, the moving chassis device 4 includes four wheels 41.

[0035] A solar charging device 11 is disposed on the upper part of the exterior of the head device 1, and a binocular camera 12 is disposed on the front of the head device 1 for acquiring image information. The solar charging device 11 is a helmet-like structure.

[0036] The control device is respectively connected and communicated with the head device 1, the arm device, the trunk device 2, the power detection device and the motion chassis device 4. Specifically, they communicate with each other through electrical connection, and the control device controls the movement of the head device 1, the arm device, the trunk device 2, the power detection device and the motion chassis device 4 respectively.

[0037] The power detection device detects the power of the intelligent robot 100 in real time and sends the information to the control device.

[0038] The control device determines whether the power level is lower than the set charging threshold. If it is lower than the charging threshold, a signal is sent to the motion chassis device 4, and the motion chassis device 4 moves to the set area according to the control instruction of the control device. The charging threshold is that the current power level is lower than 20% of the full power level. Specifically, the user sets the charging threshold through the button set on the back of the trunk device 2, and the control device receives the threshold setting instruction and sets the corresponding charging threshold.

[0039] The control device controls the binocular camera 12 to obtain image information of the set area in real time, and sends the image information to the control device. The control device determines whether the intelligent robot 100 is in the sunlight area according to the image information. When it is determined that the intelligent robot 100 is in the sunlight area, the control device controls the solar charging device 11 to charge. When it is determined that the intelligent robot 100 is not in the sunlight area, the motion chassis device 4 is controlled to move and obtain the image information of the binocular camera 12 in real time until the intelligent robot 100 is in the sunlight area. Specifically, the control device determines whether it is in the sunlight area according to the brightness and gray value information in the image information sent by the binocular camera 12.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, a wireless charging module 33 is provided at the end of the arm device for charging the intelligent mobile terminal. The wireless charging module 33 is a circular structure, and the control device communicates with the mobile terminal to obtain the charging information of the mobile terminal, the charging information includes the location information and model information of the mobile terminal, and sends the charging information to the chassis motion device 4. The chassis motion device 4 moves to the location of the mobile terminal according to the charging information, and the arm device obtains the mobile terminal and charges the mobile terminal through the wireless charging module 33. Specifically, the intelligent robot 100 receives the charging information of the intelligent terminal via Bluetooth, including charging request information, location information and model information.

[0041] There is at least one wireless charging module 33, which can be respectively arranged on the left arm 32 and the right arm 31. In this embodiment, the wireless charging module 33 is arranged on the right arm 31, and the mobile terminal is obtained through the right arm 31) and the control device communicates with the mobile terminal via Bluetooth.

[0042] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the automatically rechargeable intelligent robot of the present invention has the beneficial effects of autonomous charging, energy saving and environmental protection, and convenience. The present invention can automatically charge the mobile terminal through the wireless charging module set on the arm, which is more intelligent and effective, and improves the user experience.

[0043] In addition, the present invention also provides a charging method for the above-mentioned automatically chargeable intelligent robot, comprising the following steps:

[0044] Execute step 1, the power detection device detects the power of the intelligent robot 100 and sends information to the control device;

[0045] Step 2, the control device determines whether the power is lower than a set charging threshold, and if it is lower than the charging threshold, sends a signal to the motion chassis device 4;

[0046] Step 3, the moving chassis device 4 moves to a set area according to the control instruction of the control device;

[0047] Step 4, the control device controls the binocular camera 12 to obtain image information of the set area in real time, and sends the image information to the control device;

[0048] Step 5, the control device determines whether the intelligent robot 100 is located in the sunlight area according to the image information. When it is determined that the intelligent robot 100 is located in the sunlight area, step 6 is executed; when it is determined that the intelligent robot 100 is not located in the sunlight area, step 7 is executed;

[0049] Step 6, controlling the solar charging device 11 to charge;

[0050] Step 7: Control the movement of the motion chassis device 4 and obtain image information of the binocular camera 12 in real time until the intelligent robot 100 is in the sunlight area.

[0051] Those skilled in the art should further appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of the two. In order to clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the composition and steps of each example have been generally described in terms of function in the above description. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional and technical personnel can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to be beyond the scope of the present invention.

[0052] The steps of the method or algorithm described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented using hardware, a software module executed by a processor, or a combination of the two. The software module may be placed in a random access memory (RAM), a memory, a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically programmable ROM, an electrically erasable programmable ROM, a register, a hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0054] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and vary the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0055] The specific implementation of the present invention described above does not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent robot capable of automatic charging, characterized in that: include: Head device, arm device, torso device, motion chassis device, control device, and power detection device; The head device is arranged on the upper part of the trunk device, the arm device is arranged on both sides of the upper part of the trunk device, and the motion chassis device is arranged on the lower part of the trunk device; A solar charging device is arranged on the upper part of the exterior of the head device, and a binocular camera is arranged on the front of the head device for acquiring image information; The control device is respectively connected to and communicates with the head device, the arm device, the torso device, the power detection device and the motion chassis device; The power detection device detects the power of the intelligent robot and sends information to the control device; The control device determines whether the power level is lower than a set charging threshold. If the power level is lower than the charging threshold, a signal is sent to the moving chassis device. The moving chassis device moves to a set area according to the control instruction of the control device. The control device controls the binocular camera to obtain image information of the set area in real time, and sends the image information to the control device. The control device determines whether the intelligent robot is located in the sunlight area according to the image information. When it is determined that the intelligent robot is located in the sunlight area, the control device controls the solar charging device to charge. When it is determined that the intelligent robot is not in the sunlight area, the control device controls the motion chassis device to move and obtains image information of the binocular camera in real time until the intelligent robot is in the sunlight area. The control device determines whether it is in a sunlight area based on the brightness and grayscale value information in the image information sent by the binocular camera; a wireless charging module is provided at the end of the arm device for charging the smart mobile; the wireless charging module is a circular structure, the control device communicates with the mobile terminal, obtains the charging information of the mobile terminal, and sends the charging information to the chassis movement device, the chassis movement device moves to the position of the mobile terminal according to the charging information, the arm device obtains the mobile terminal, and charges the mobile terminal through the wireless charging module; the charging information includes the location information and model information of the mobile terminal; the control device communicates with the mobile terminal via Bluetooth.

2. The automatically rechargeable intelligent robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar charging device is a helmet-shaped structure.

3. The automatically rechargeable intelligent robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging threshold is that the current power level is 20% lower than the full power level.

4. A charging method for an automatically rechargeable intelligent robot as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1, the power detection device detects the power of the intelligent robot and sends the information to the control device; Step 2, the control device determines whether the power is lower than a set charging threshold, and if it is lower than the charging threshold, sends a signal to the motion chassis device; Step 3: The moving chassis device moves to a set area according to the control instruction of the control device; Step 4, the control device controls the binocular camera to obtain image information of the set area in real time, and sends the image information to the control device; Step 5, the control device determines whether the intelligent robot is in a sunlight area according to the image information, and when it is determined that the intelligent robot is in a sunlight area, executes step 6; when it is determined that the intelligent robot is not in a sunlight area, executes step 7; Step 6, controlling the solar charging device to charge; Step 7: Control the movement of the motion chassis device and obtain image information from the binocular camera in real time until the intelligent robot is in a sunlight area.

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