Robots and methods of docking robots at a docking station
By controlling the output time of the docking signal and the recognition and sharing of identification information through the processor, the problem of docking signal interference in multi-robot environments is solved, and precise docking and charging of robot docking stations are realized.
CN117677472BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-06-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
In spaces where multiple robots and docking stations coexist, existing technologies cannot effectively prevent docking signal interference, causing robots to be unable to accurately dock with their own docking stations for charging.
Method used
The robot uses a processor to determine the output time of the docking signal to avoid overlap, and uses identification information to identify and share the signal, ensuring the uniqueness and accuracy of the docking signal and achieving precise docking between the docking station and the robot.
Benefits of technology
This effectively avoids interference with docking signals, ensuring that the robot can accurately dock with the correct docking station for charging, thus improving charging efficiency and accuracy.
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Abstract
The present application provides a robot and a method of docking the robot at a docking station. The robot includes at least one processor that controls the following operations: receiving a second docking guide signal output from a second docking station; determining a first output time of the received second docking guide signal; determining a second output time of a first docking guide request signal transmitted from the robot based on the determined first output time to prevent the second docking guide signal and the first docking guide request signal from overlapping each other; outputting the first docking guide request signal through a communication module based on the determined second output time of the first docking guide request signal; receiving a first docking guide signal from a first docking station in response to the first docking guide request signal being output from the robot; and driving a driving module to dock the robot to the first docking station in response to the first docking guide signal being received.
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