An artificial intelligence robot and communication method capable of cooperating with humans

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of artificial intelligence technology, and specifically to an artificial intelligence robot and a communication method for cooperating with humans, comprising an I-shaped track, a drive component, an explosion-proof box, an adjustment component, a cleaning component and an inspection probe assembly. By providing an adjustment structure capable of flexibly adjusting the inspection direction, the inspection area is increased and the inspection efficiency is improved. At the same time, the bottom of the track is synchronously cleaned during the process of adjusting the inspection probe angle, thereby ensuring the reliability and smoothness of the artificial intelligence robot. At the same time, the robot is equipped with multiple intelligent modules to achieve rapid human-computer interaction, and can be applied to various complex working environments and task requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of artificial intelligence technology, and in particular to an artificial intelligence robot and a communication method that can collaborate with humans. Background Art

[0002] During the coal mining process, regular inspections are required for some areas such as coal transport trestles underground. At present, inspection robots have gradually replaced manual inspections and have been widely used. For some flammable and explosive high-risk areas, artificial intelligence robots are needed for inspections. Due to the special structure of the coal mine tunnels, most of them use hanging rail structures.

[0003] At present, the inspection probes of existing artificial intelligence robots are mostly fixedly installed. When multi-directional inspection is required, the entire machine needs to be moved, which leads to a large limitation in the inspection range. The dim and coal dust environment underground will seriously reduce the reliability of the inspection operation. In addition, the coal dust blocks in the coal mine tunnels are easily accumulated at the bottom of the track, causing the drive wheel to get stuck or slip, which in turn reduces the smoothness of the artificial intelligence robot's inspection and cannot guarantee the inspection efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an artificial intelligence robot and a communication method that can collaborate with humans. By providing an adjustment structure that can flexibly adjust the inspection direction, the inspection area is increased and the inspection efficiency is improved. At the same time, the bottom of the track is synchronously cleaned during the adjustment of the inspection probe angle, thereby ensuring the reliability and smoothness of the artificial intelligence robot. At the same time, it is equipped with multiple intelligent modules to achieve rapid human-computer interaction, and can be applied to various complex working environments and task requirements.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: an artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans, including an "I"-shaped track, the "I"-shaped track is arranged inside the lane and is used to suspend the artificial intelligence robot, driving components are symmetrically installed on both sides of the "I"-shaped track, the lower end of the driving component is fixedly connected to an explosion-proof box, the top of the inner side of the explosion-proof box is fixedly installed with an adjustment component, the outer side of the adjustment component is symmetrically installed with a cleaning component, the upper end of the cleaning component extends to both sides of the "I"-shaped track and is in sliding contact with the inner bottom of the "I"-shaped track, and the lower end of the adjustment component is fixedly connected to a patrol probe assembly.

[0006] Preferably, deceleration protrusions are arranged linearly in the middle of the lower end surface of the "I"-shaped track.

[0007] Preferably, the drive assembly includes an electric drive wheel, and the electric drive wheels are symmetrically installed on both sides of the "I"-shaped track. The middle part of the electric drive wheel is rotatably connected with a wheel axle, and the end of the wheel axle away from the electric drive wheel is fixedly installed on the side wall opposite to the side panel, the lower end of the side panel is fixedly connected to the explosion-proof box, and the middle part of the upper end of the explosion-proof box and close to the end is electrically connected to a brake wheel assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the adjustment component includes a servo motor, which is fixedly installed on the top of the inner side of the explosion-proof box, and the lower end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to an adjustment shaft, the middle part of the adjustment shaft is evenly fixedly connected to a support rod along its circumference, and the end of the support rod away from the adjustment shaft is fixedly connected to an annular outer gear ring.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a transmission unit, which is symmetrically matched with the outer side of the annular outer gear ring, the lower end of the transmission unit is rotatably installed on the bottom of the explosion-proof box, the upper end of the transmission unit extends to both sides of the "I"-shaped track and is fixedly connected to an end plate, a scraping sponge block is fixedly installed on the lower end surface of the end plate, and a compression unit is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the explosion-proof box and between the two transmission units on the same side.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission unit includes a transition gear, which is meshed with the outer side of the annular outer gear ring. The transition gear is fixedly mounted on the vertical shaft, and a linkage disk is fixedly mounted on the vertical shaft at a position above the transition gear. The outer side wall of the linkage disk is evenly provided with pressure rods along its circumference.

[0011] Preferably, the compression unit includes a transverse airbag, which is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the explosion-proof box and between two transition gears on the same side. A number of return springs are arranged inside the transverse airbag, and an air outlet of the transverse airbag is connected to an air outlet pipe. An inclined plate is fixedly installed on the lower end surface of the explosion-proof box near the end head, an air outlet channel is opened in the middle part of the inner side of the inclined plate, and the lower end of the air outlet pipe is connected to the air outlet channel.

[0012] Preferably, a lighting lamp group is installed on the side wall of the inclined plate.

[0013] Preferably, an artificial intelligence robot that collaborates with humans also includes:

[0014] Speech recognition module: used to receive speech data or audio waveform and convert it into a text unit string;

[0015] A first encoding module: used to encode each text unit in the text unit string generated by the speech recognition module to generate a binary instruction for controlling the servo motor of the artificial intelligence robot;

[0016] Image recognition module: performs image recognition and generates feature information through convolutional neural network;

[0017] The second encoding module is used to encode the feature information generated by the image recognition module and generate a binary string to be sent.

[0018] The present invention also provides a communication method for an artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with a human, the communication method comprising the following steps:

[0019] S1: Generate a text unit string from the received voice data or audio waveform using a voice recognition module;

[0020] S2: using the first encoding module to encode each text unit in the text unit string to generate a first binary character string to be sent, which can be used to control the servo motor of the robot to achieve accurate execution of the voice command;

[0021] S3: Using an image recognition module to generate feature information from the captured image;

[0022] S4: Encode the feature information using a second encoding module to generate a second binary character string to be sent. These character strings can be used to share and communicate image recognition results with other devices or systems.

[0023] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0024] 1. By adjusting the traditional fixed inspection probe to a reciprocating swing structure, the flexibility of the inspection process is improved, the inspection area is increased, the inspection efficiency is improved, and multiple intelligent modules are equipped to achieve rapid human-computer interaction, which can be applied to various complex working environments and task requirements;

[0025] 2. The adjustment component can drive the cleaning component to clean the coal at the bottom of the "I"-shaped track while adjusting the direction of the inspection probe assembly, avoiding the jamming and slipping of the electric drive wheel, ensuring the smoothness of the inspection of the artificial intelligence robot, and at the same time driving the compression unit to blow away the coal dust on the surface of the inspection probe assembly and nearby, thereby improving the clarity of the inspection probe assembly shooting picture and facilitating the identification and judgment of subsequent abnormal situations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Figure 1 is a first three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional connection structure of the "I"-shaped track and the explosion-proof box in the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 The present invention Figure 3 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 5 The present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after removing the "I"-shaped track;

[0032] Figure 6 The present invention Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after removing the side wall of the explosion-proof box;

[0033] Figure 7 The present invention Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a cross-sectional three-dimensional structure;

[0034] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure inside the explosion-proof box of the present invention;

[0035] Fig. 9 It is a flow chart of the communication method of the artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans in the present invention.

[0036] In the figure:

[0037] 1. "I" shaped track; 11. Speed ​​reduction bump;

[0038] 2. Drive assembly; 21. Electric drive wheel; 22. Wheel axle; 23. Side plate; 24. Brake wheel assembly;

[0039] 3. Explosion-proof box;

[0040] 4. Adjustment assembly; 41. Servo motor; 42. Adjustment shaft; 43. Support rod; 44. Annular outer gear ring;

[0041] 5. Cleaning assembly; 51. Transmission unit; 511. Transition gear; 512. Vertical shaft; 513. Linkage plate; 514. Pressure rod;

[0042] 52. end plate; 53. scraping sponge block;

[0043] 54, compression unit; 541, transverse airbag; 542, return spring; 543, air outlet pipe; 544, inclined plate; 5441, lighting lamp group; 545, air outlet channel;

[0044] 6. Inspection probe assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further explained below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0046] Embodiment 1:

[0047] See also Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 7 An artificial intelligence robot that collaborates with humans includes an "I"-shaped track 1, which is arranged inside a lane and used to suspend the artificial intelligence robot. Drive components 2 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the "I"-shaped track 1, and an explosion-proof box 3 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive component 2. An adjustment component 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner side of the explosion-proof box 3.

[0048] The middle part of the lower end surface of the "I"-shaped track 1 is provided with deceleration protrusions 11 in a linear arrangement.

[0049] The driving component 2 includes an electric drive wheel 21, an axle 22, a side plate 23 and a brake wheel assembly 24. The electric drive wheels 21 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the "I"-shaped track 1. The middle part of the electric drive wheel 21 is rotatably connected with the axle 22. The end of the axle 22 away from the electric drive wheel 21 is fixedly installed on the side wall opposite to the side plate 23. The lower end of the side plate 23 is fixedly connected to the explosion-proof box 3. The brake wheel assembly 24 is electrically connected to the middle part of the upper end of the explosion-proof box 3 and close to the end.

[0050] The adjustment assembly 4 includes a servo motor 41, an adjustment shaft 42, a support rod 43 and an annular outer gear ring 44. The servo motor 41 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner side of the explosion-proof box 3, the lower end of the servo motor 41 is fixedly connected to the adjustment shaft 42, the middle part of the adjustment shaft 42 is evenly fixedly connected with the support rod 43 along its circumference, and the end of the support rod 43 away from the adjustment shaft 42 is fixedly connected with the annular outer gear ring 44.

[0051] During specific operation, the explosion-proof box 3 and the inspection probe assembly 6 are driven by the electric drive wheel 21 to move forward along the "I"-shaped track 1. In order to reduce the overall quality of the artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans while ensuring its performance, the explosion-proof box 3 can be made of engineering plastics or glass fiber reinforced plastics. During the forward movement, the servo motor 41 can drive the adjustment shaft 42 to rotate back and forth, thereby driving the inspection probe assembly 6 to swing back and forth, thereby increasing the inspection range and ensuring the inspection efficiency. When encountering an emergency, the brake wheel assembly 24 can cooperate with the deceleration protrusion 11, so that the artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans can be emergency braked.

[0052] Embodiment 2:

[0053] The technical solution is basically the same as that of the first embodiment, see Figures 5 to 8 The difference is that: a cleaning component 5 is symmetrically installed on the outside of the adjustment component 4, the upper end of the cleaning component 5 extends to both sides of the "I"-shaped track 1 and is in sliding contact with the inner bottom of the "I"-shaped track 1, and the lower end of the adjustment component 4 is fixedly connected to a patrol probe assembly 6.

[0054] The cleaning assembly 5 includes a transmission unit 51, an end plate 52, a scraping sponge block 53 and a compression unit 54. The transmission unit 51 is symmetrically matched on the outer side of the annular outer gear ring 44. The lower end of the transmission unit 51 is rotatably installed at the bottom of the explosion-proof box 3. The upper end of the transmission unit 51 extends to both sides of the "I"-shaped track 1 and is fixedly connected to the end plate 52. The scraping sponge block 53 is fixedly installed on the lower end surface of the end plate 52. The compression unit 54 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the explosion-proof box 3 and between the two transmission units 51 on the same side.

[0055] The transmission unit 51 includes a transition gear 511, a vertical shaft 512, a linkage disk 513 and a pressure rod 514. The transition gear 511 is meshed with the outer side of the annular outer gear ring 44. The transition gear 511 is fixedly installed on the vertical shaft 512. A linkage disk 513 is fixedly installed on the vertical shaft 512 at a position above the transition gear 511. The outer wall of the linkage disk 513 is evenly provided with pressure rods 514 along its circumference.

[0056] The compression unit 54 includes a transverse airbag 541, a return spring 542, an air outlet pipe 543, an inclined plate 544 and an air outlet channel 545. The transverse airbag 541 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the explosion-proof box 3 and between the two transition gears 511 on the same side. A plurality of return springs 542 are arranged inside the transverse airbag 541. The air outlet of the transverse airbag 541 is connected to the air outlet pipe 543. An inclined plate 544 is fixedly installed at a position near the end of the lower end surface of the explosion-proof box 3. An air outlet channel 545 is opened in the middle part of the inner side of the inclined plate 544. The lower end of the air outlet pipe 543 is connected to the air outlet channel 545. A lighting lamp group 5441 is installed on the side wall of the inclined plate 544.

[0057] During specific operation, during the reciprocating swing inspection of the inspection probe assembly 6, the lighting group 5441 can provide a certain lighting effect, so that the artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with people is suitable for the dim environment of the coal mine, and the clarity of the shooting picture is improved. The adjustment shaft 42 will also drive the support rod 43 and the annular outer gear ring 44 to rotate synchronously during the reciprocating rotation. Under the action of the transition gear 511, the vertical shaft 512 will drive the end plate 52 and the scraping sponge block 53 to swing back and forth, and the coal at the bottom of the "I"-shaped track 1 will be removed by the scraping sponge block 53. The deformable characteristic of the scraping sponge block 53 enables it to be suitable for the "I"-shaped track 1 in an upward, downward, horizontal or even arc state, thereby improving the applicability of the artificial intelligence robot;

[0058] During the reciprocating rotation, the vertical shaft 512 will also drive the linkage disk 513 and the pressure rod 514 to swing back and forth. The pressure rod 514 squeezes the transverse airbag 541 so that the air inside the transverse airbag 541 is continuously ejected from the air outlet pipe 543 and the air outlet channel 545, and finally sprayed onto the surface of the inspection probe assembly 6. During the reciprocating swing of the inspection probe assembly 6, the air flow beam can reduce the adhesion of coal dust and blow away the coal dust near the inspection probe assembly 6, thereby improving the clarity of the picture taken by the inspection probe assembly 6 and facilitating the identification and judgment of subsequent abnormal situations.

[0059] See also Fig. 9 , an artificial intelligence robot that collaborates with humans, further comprising:

[0060] Speech recognition module: used to receive speech data or audio waveform and convert it into a text unit string;

[0061] A first encoding module: used to encode each text unit in the text unit string generated by the speech recognition module to generate a binary instruction for controlling the servo motor 41 of the artificial intelligence robot;

[0062] Image recognition module: performs image recognition and generates feature information through convolutional neural network;

[0063] The second encoding module is used to encode the feature information generated by the image recognition module and generate a binary string to be sent.

[0064] In addition, the present invention also provides a communication method for an artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with a human, the communication method comprising the following steps:

[0065] S1: Generate a text unit string from the received voice data or audio waveform using a voice recognition module;

[0066] S2: using the first encoding module to encode each text unit in the text unit string to generate a first binary character string to be sent, which can be used to control the servo motor 41 of the robot to achieve accurate execution of the voice command;

[0067] S3: Using an image recognition module to generate feature information from the captured image;

[0068] S4: Encode the feature information using a second encoding module to generate a second binary character string to be sent. These character strings can be used to share and communicate image recognition results with other devices or systems.

[0069] During specific work, instructions are manually issued to the artificial intelligence robot that collaborates with humans within a range of 0-1 meter. Then the voice recognition module can generate a text unit string from the instruction voice. The first encoding module encodes each text unit in the text unit string to generate a first binary character string to be sent. These character strings can be used to control the servo mechanism of the robot to achieve accurate execution of voice instructions. During the inspection process, the image recognition module can generate feature information from the image taken by the inspection probe assembly 6. The second encoding module encodes the feature information to generate a second binary character string to be sent. These character strings are then subjected to image recognition by the system, and the recognition results can be shared to the terminal device, so that the abnormal situation is displayed on the terminal device for the staff to judge.

[0070] The working principle of the present invention when in use:

[0071] One: The electric drive wheel 21 drives the explosion-proof box 3 and the inspection probe assembly 6 to move forward along the "I"-shaped track 1. During the forward movement, the servo motor 41 can drive the adjustment shaft 42 to rotate back and forth, thereby driving the inspection probe assembly 6 to swing back and forth, so as to increase the inspection range and ensure the inspection efficiency. When encountering an emergency, the brake wheel assembly 24 can cooperate with the deceleration protrusion 11, so that the artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans can brake urgently;

[0072] Second: During the reciprocating inspection of the inspection probe assembly 6, the lighting group 5441 can provide a certain lighting effect, so that the artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with people is suitable for the dim environment of the coal mine, and the clarity of the shooting picture is improved. The adjustment shaft 42 will also drive the support rod 43 and the annular outer gear ring 44 to rotate synchronously during the reciprocating rotation. Under the action of the transition gear 511, the vertical shaft 512 will drive the end plate 52 and the scraping sponge block 53 to reciprocate, and the scraping sponge block 53 will remove the coal at the bottom of the "I"-shaped track 1. The deformable characteristic of the scraping sponge block 53 makes it suitable for the "I"-shaped track 1 in an upward, downward, horizontal or even arc state, thereby improving the applicability of the artificial intelligence robot;

[0073] 3: During the reciprocating rotation, the vertical shaft 512 will also drive the linkage disk 513 and the pressure rod 514 to swing back and forth. The pressure rod 514 squeezes the transverse airbag 541 so that the air inside the transverse airbag 541 is continuously ejected from the air outlet pipe 543 and the air outlet channel 545, and finally sprayed onto the surface of the inspection probe assembly 6. During the reciprocating swing of the inspection probe assembly 6, the air flow beam can reduce the adhesion of coal dust and blow away the coal dust near the inspection probe assembly 6, thereby improving the clarity of the picture taken by the inspection probe assembly 6 and facilitating the identification and judgment of subsequent abnormal situations.

[0074] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An artificial intelligence robot that collaborates with humans, characterized in that: include: An "I"-shaped track (1), the "I"-shaped track (1) being arranged inside the lane and used to suspend the artificial intelligence robot, drive components (2) being symmetrically mounted on both sides of the "I"-shaped track (1), an explosion-proof box (3) being fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive component (2), an adjustment component (4) being fixedly mounted on the inner top of the explosion-proof box (3), a cleaning component (5) being symmetrically mounted on the outer side of the adjustment component (4), the upper end of the cleaning component (5) extending to both sides of the "I"-shaped track (1) and being in sliding contact with the inner bottom of the "I"-shaped track (1), and an inspection probe assembly (6) being fixedly connected to the lower end of the adjustment component (4); The adjustment assembly (4) comprises a servo motor (41), the servo motor (41) is fixedly mounted on the top of the inner side of the explosion-proof box (3), the lower end of the servo motor (41) is fixedly connected to an adjustment shaft (42), the middle part of the adjustment shaft (42) is evenly fixedly connected to a support rod (43) along its circumference, and the end of the support rod (43) away from the adjustment shaft (42) is fixedly connected to an annular outer gear ring (44); The cleaning assembly (5) comprises a transmission unit (51), the transmission unit (51) is symmetrically matched to the outer side of the annular outer gear ring (44), the lower end of the transmission unit (51) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the explosion-proof box (3), the upper end of the transmission unit (51) extends to both sides of the "I"-shaped track (1) and is fixedly connected to an end plate (52), the lower end of the end plate (52) is fixedly mounted with a scraping sponge block (53), and a compression unit (54) is fixedly mounted on the inner side wall of the explosion-proof box (3) and between the two transmission units (51) on the same side; The transmission unit (51) comprises a transition gear (511), the transition gear (511) is meshedly arranged on the outer side of the annular outer gear ring (44), the transition gear (511) is fixedly mounted on the vertical shaft (512), a linkage disk (513) is fixedly mounted on the vertical shaft (512) at a position above the transition gear (511), and pressure rods (514) are evenly arranged on the outer side wall of the linkage disk (513) along its circumference; The compression unit (54) comprises a transverse airbag (541), a plurality of return springs (542) are arranged inside the transverse airbag (541), an air outlet of the transverse airbag (541) is connected to an air outlet pipe (543), an inclined plate (544) is fixedly installed at a position close to the end of the lower end surface of the explosion-proof box (3), an air outlet channel (545) is opened in the middle part of the inner side of the inclined plate (544), and the lower end of the air outlet pipe (543) is connected to the air outlet channel (545); The vertical shaft (512) drives the linkage disk (513) and the pressure rod (514) to swing back and forth during the reciprocating rotation, and the pressure rod (514) squeezes the transverse air bag (541) so that the air inside the transverse air bag (541) is continuously ejected from the air outlet pipe (543) and the air outlet channel (545), and finally ejected onto the surface of the inspection probe assembly (6).

2. The artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle portion of the lower end surface of the "I"-shaped track (1) is provided with deceleration protrusions (11) arranged in a linear manner.

3. The artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly (2) comprises an electric drive wheel (21), the electric drive wheels (21) are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the "I"-shaped track (1), a wheel axle (22) is rotatably connected in the middle of the electric drive wheel (21), the end of the wheel axle (22) away from the electric drive wheel (21) is fixedly mounted on the side wall opposite to the side plate (23), the lower end of the side plate (23) is fixedly connected to the explosion-proof box (3), and a brake wheel assembly (24) is electrically connected in the middle of the upper end of the explosion-proof box (3) and close to the end.

4. The artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transverse air bag (541) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the explosion-proof box (3) and between two transition gears (511) on the same side.

5. The artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lighting lamp assembly (5441) is installed on the side wall of the inclined plate (544).

6. The artificial intelligence robot that cooperates with humans according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Speech recognition module: used to receive speech data or audio waveform and convert it into a text unit string; A first encoding module: used to encode each text unit in the text unit string generated by the speech recognition module to generate a binary instruction for controlling the servo mechanism of the artificial intelligence robot; Image recognition module: performs image recognition and generates feature information through convolutional neural network; The second encoding module is used to encode the feature information generated by the image recognition module and generate a binary string to be sent.

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