Emotional care communication device of pet robot

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of artificial intelligence, in particular to a pet robot emotional care communication device which comprises a machine body and a rotating assembly. A sound receiver is arranged at the bottom of the display; telescopic belts are fixedly connected to the two side walls of the machine body; the machine body sleeves the palm of a human body through the telescopic belts; a battery is arranged in the machine body, a charging port for charging the battery is formed in the side wall of the machine body, and a rotating port is formed in the top of the machine body; by means of the design that mental health and physiological health are combined, the concept of comprehensive care is embodied, and positive significance is achieved for improving the overall life quality of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of artificial intelligence, and more particularly, to an emotional care and communication device for a pet robot. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, mental health problems have gradually attracted widespread attention. Especially in modern society, due to the accelerated pace of life, increased work pressure, and changes in social interaction patterns, many people are facing various psychological and emotional challenges. These challenges not only affect people's mental health but may also trigger a series of physical health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and immune system disorders. Therefore, finding effective non-drug intervention methods to improve people's physical and mental health has become an important research field. Pet therapy (Animal-Assisted Therapy, AAT), as an innovative treatment method, has received increasing attention in recent years. This therapy allows patients to interact with animals and uses the natural attributes and behavioral characteristics of animals to achieve the treatment purpose. Research shows that animal companionship can significantly reduce an individual's stress level, improve emotional stability, enhance self-confidence, and social interaction ability. At the same time, pet therapy has more obvious benefits for certain specific groups, such as the elderly, children, disabled people, and patients with mental illnesses or cognitive impairments. For example, interacting with animals can effectively relieve the loneliness and depressive mood of the elderly, help autistic children improve their social skills, and reduce the anxiety and agitation behaviors of dementia patients. However, despite the certain effectiveness of pet therapy in practical applications, there are also some limitations. First, not all patients are suitable for contacting real animals. Especially for people with severe allergies or fear of animals, direct interaction with animals may bring additional risks. Second, maintaining and caring for live animals requires a large amount of time and resources, which may be a burden for some families. In addition, the behavior of pets is difficult to predict and control, and sometimes it may have an adverse impact on the treatment process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims at the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an emotional care and communication device for a pet robot, aiming to solve at least one of the problems raised in the above background art.

[0004] The present invention provides an emotional care and communication device for a pet robot, including: a body, a display is arranged at the top of the body, a sound receiver is arranged at the bottom of the display, telescopic belts are fixedly connected to both side walls of the body, the body is sleeved on the human palm through the telescopic belts, a battery is arranged inside the body, a charging port for charging the battery is arranged on the side wall of the body, and a rotating port is arranged at the top of the body;

[0005] A rotating assembly, which is arranged inside the body and corresponds to the rotating opening.

[0006] In some embodiments, fixing plates are arranged on both sides of the body. The side wall of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the body, and both ends of the telescopic belt are respectively fixedly connected to the two fixing plates.

[0007] In some embodiments, a first camera is arranged on the top of the body, and a second camera is arranged on the bottom of the body.

[0008] In some embodiments, a temperature detector is further arranged on the top of the body, and the installation end of the temperature detector is fixedly connected to the top of the body.

[0009] In some embodiments, a signal transceiver is arranged on the side wall of the body, and the installation end of the signal transceiver is fixedly connected to the side wall of the body.

[0010] In some embodiments, an infrared emitter is arranged on the side wall of the body, and the installation end of the infrared emitter is fixedly connected to the side wall of the body.

[0011] In some embodiments, a switch button for controlling the operation of the infrared emitter is arranged on the top of the body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rotating assembly includes:

[0013] A rotating base, which is arranged inside the body and abuts against the inner wall of the body. A rotating groove is arranged on the top of the rotating base;

[0014] A sphere, which is arranged inside the rotating groove and abuts against the inner wall of the rotating groove. The top of the sphere extends through the rotating opening to the outside of the body;

[0015] A pressure sensor, which is arranged at the bottom of the rotating base. The top detection end of the pressure sensor abuts against the bottom of the rotating base;

[0016] A fixing seat, which is arranged at the bottom of the pressure sensor. The installation end at the bottom of the pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing seat. The bottom of the fixing seat is fixedly connected to the bottom wall inside the body, and a locator is arranged inside the fixing seat.

[0017] In some embodiments, the axis lines of the rotating groove and the rotating opening coincide.

[0018] In some embodiments, the battery, the first camera, the second camera, the temperature detector, the signal transceiver, the infrared emitter, the switch button, the pressure sensor, and the locator are electrically connected to each other.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: A temperature detector is provided on the body, which can detect the patient's body temperature in real time. This function is extremely important for people who are concerned about their own or their family members' health. Especially when the object accompanied by the pet robot is an elderly person, a child, or a patient with relatively weak physical condition, potential health problems such as fever can be detected in a timely manner, facilitating the timely adoption of measures, such as seeking medical treatment or performing physical cooling, etc., playing a role in preventing the further deterioration of the disease. This temperature detector integrated in the interactive device is more convenient, without additional operation steps. As long as the patient interacts with the pet robot normally, the body temperature can be continuously monitored, without causing inconvenience and discomfort to the patient. A locator for obtaining the patient's position is equipped, which is very crucial for some special groups (such as the elderly with cognitive impairment, young children, etc.). If the patient gets lost or is in a dangerous environment (such as near a fire source, a water source, etc.), the position can be quickly determined through the locator to ensure their life safety. The setting of the infrared emitter can help the user (patient) to give commands. This non-contact command method conforms to the interaction trend of modern intelligent devices and is simple and convenient to operate. The user can convey instructions to the pet robot through simple gestures or operating the infrared emitter to realize various functions, such as making the robot move, playing music, displaying information, etc., improving the convenience and interest of the interaction. The presence of the front and rear cameras can not only be used for auxiliary functions related to body temperature detection (such as measuring body temperature more accurately, judging the body temperature distribution by photographing the patient's face or a local part of the body), but also can realize various emotional interaction methods. For example, the camera can capture the patient's facial expressions and movements, and the pet robot can make corresponding responses according to this information, such as imitating the patient's expressions and making "meow" "purr" sounds, adjusting its own movements and language styles, etc., enhancing the authenticity and intimacy of the interaction. The patient can relieve stress and boredom and cultivate the body and mind by rotating the sphere. This simple mechanical operation method provides a way for the patient to relax the body and mind. At the same time, the rotation of the sphere can also be used as an interaction signal to be transmitted to the pet robot, enabling it to make corresponding feedback, further enriching the form and content of the interaction. The entire body is sleeved on the human palm through an elastic band, and this design conforms to the ergonomic principle, being comfortable and stable to wear. The elastic band can be adjusted according to different palm sizes to ensure that the device can fit tightly on the palm and will not slip during the interaction. This wearing method makes the patient more natural and relaxed when interacting with the pet robot, just like holding a small intelligent device (stroking and hugging a pet cat), without affecting the normal activities of the hand, increasing the flexibility and convenience of the interaction. For some people living alone or in a state of loneliness for a long time, the pet robot itself has a certain company effect. And this device further enhances this company effect through various interaction methods. The patient can feel being cared about and responded to through the interaction with the device and the pet robot, thus effectively relieving the sense of loneliness and psychological pressure.When patients feel bored or depressed, they can turn the sphere to attract the attention of the pet robot, play simple games or have conversations with the robot, divert their attention, and improve their emotional state.

[0020] The above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and explanatory, and do not limit the present disclosure.

[0021] Other features and aspects of the present disclosure will become clearer from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 Front view of the emotional care and communication device of the pet robot provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 Side view of the emotional care and communication device of the pet robot provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 Partial enlarged view of the emotional care and communication device of the pet robot provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 Partial enlarged view of the emotional care and communication device of the pet robot provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 Rear view of the emotional care and communication device of the pet robot provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Wherein: 1, body; 2, display; 3, sound receiver; 4, stretch belt; 5, charging port; 6, rotating port; 7, fixing plate; 8, first camera; 9, second camera; 10, temperature detector; 11, signal transceiver; 12, infrared emitter; 13, switch button; 14, rotating base; 15, rotating groove; 16, sphere; 17, pressure sensor; 18, fixing seat; 19, locator. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0029] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0031] The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more.

[0032] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0033] Refer to Figures 1-5 As shown, an emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to an embodiment of the present application includes:

[0034] A body 1, a display 2 is arranged at the top of the body 1, a sound receiver 3 is arranged at the bottom of the display 2, telescopic belts 4 are fixedly connected to both side walls of the body 1, the body 1 is sleeved on the human palm through the telescopic belts 4, a battery is arranged inside the body 1, a charging port 5 for charging the battery is arranged on the side wall of the body 1, and a rotating port 6 is arranged at the top of the body 1;

[0035] A rotating assembly, the rotating assembly is arranged inside the body 1 and corresponds to the rotating port 6.

[0036] In some specific embodiments, a fixing plate 7 is provided on both sides of the body 1, and the side walls of the fixing plate 7 are fixedly connected to the side walls of the body 1, and the two ends of the telescopic belt 4 are fixedly connected to the two fixing plates 7 respectively. The fixing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the side walls of the body 1, forming an effective support structure for the side walls of the body. This connection method increases the stability of the body when subjected to force, especially when the patient uses the device to perform various operations (such as rotating a sphere, commanding a pet robot, etc.), it can prevent the body from being deformed or shaken due to external forces. Compared with the structure that only relies on the body's own shell to withstand external forces, after adding the fixing plate 7, the overall rigidity of the body is significantly improved, which is conducive to maintaining the structural integrity of the device for a long time and extending the service life. When the telescopic belt 4 is subjected to tension, the force will be evenly transmitted to the side walls of the body 1 through the fixing plate 7. As a transition component of stress, the fixing plate 7 can disperse the stress to a larger area to avoid stress concentration at the connection between the telescopic belt and the body. The two ends of the telescopic belt 4 are fixedly connected to the fixing plate 7, so that the telescopic belt is more stable during the stretching and contraction process. When the patient wears the device on the palm, the elastic band can better fit the shape of the palm and will not slip or twist due to pulling.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, a first camera 8 is provided at the top of the body 1, and a second camera 9 is provided at the bottom of the body 1. The first camera 8 is installed at the top of the body 1, and can shoot the patient's face from an upper perspective. This angle can capture the overall outline of the patient's face, including hair status, head skin condition and other information that may be ignored at other angles. For example, for some patients with skin diseases or hair health problems, the top camera can help observe the changes in these parts. By working simultaneously with the top and bottom cameras, more comprehensive facial expression information can be collected. Combined with advanced image recognition algorithms, different emotional expressions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, etc., can be more accurately distinguished. In the process of interacting with the pet robot, the patient's expression and state are important feedback information. The two cameras can transmit these feedbacks to the robot's processing system in real time, enabling the robot to adjust the interaction strategy according to the patient's specific situation. For example, if the patient shows a confused expression, the robot can slow down the speech speed and simplify the operation steps; if the patient looks excited, the robot can increase the fun and challenge of the interaction, thereby improving the quality and effect of the interaction. Based on the facial expression and state data of the patient collected by the two cameras for a long time, a personalized health file and service plan can be established for the patient. For example, for patients who are often prone to anxiety, the device can remind them to do relaxation exercises at specific times, or provide soothing music and video content based on the patient's preferences.

[0038] In some specific embodiments, a temperature detector 10 is further provided at the top of the body 1, and the installation end of the temperature detector 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the body 1. The temperature detector 10 is installed at the top of the body 1, and when the patient holds or wears the device, it can be closer to key parts such as the patient's hand or arm. Compared with installing the temperature detector at other positions, this position can more accurately obtain the change of the patient's local body temperature. When the patient is in a fever state, the blood vessels in the hand dilate, the blood flow increases, and the temperature detector at the top can capture this change more timely, providing a basis for timely detection of the condition. When the patient uses the pet robot emotional communication and care device, there is no need to operate the temperature detector 10 additionally. As long as the device is held or worn normally, the temperature detector can automatically perform temperature detection. At the same time, because its position is fixed and intuitive, the patient or medical staff can easily see the position and working state of the temperature detector, facilitating timely understanding of the temperature detection situation.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, a signal transceiver 11 is provided on the side wall of the body 1, and the installation end of the signal transceiver 11 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the body 1. The signal transceiver 11 is used for data transmission between the pet robot and the body.

[0040] In some specific embodiments, an infrared emitter 12 is provided on the side wall of the body 1, and the installation end of the infrared emitter 12 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the body 1. When the infrared emitter 12 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the body 1, during the use of the device, it can maintain a relatively stable state by virtue of the structure of the body 1. Whether the patient holds the device during daily activities or places the device on a certain plane, the infrared emitter will not shake significantly due to slight collisions or vibrations.

[0041] In some specific embodiments, a switch button 13 for controlling the operation of the infrared emitter 12 is provided at the top of the body 1. When the patient is inconvenient to speak, auxiliary communication is carried out through infrared rays.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, the rotating assembly includes:

[0043] A rotating base 14, which is arranged inside the body 1, and the rotating base 14 abuts against the inner wall of the body 1. A rotating groove 15 is provided at the top of the rotating base 14;

[0044] A sphere 16, which is arranged inside the rotating groove 15, the sphere 16 abuts against the inner wall of the rotating groove 15, and the top of the sphere 16 penetrates through the rotating opening 6 and extends to the outside of the body 1;

[0045] A pressure sensor 17 is disposed at the bottom of the rotating base 14, and the top detection end of the pressure sensor 17 abuts against the bottom of the rotating base 14;

[0046] A fixing base 18 is disposed at the bottom of the pressure sensor 17. The mounting end at the bottom of the pressure sensor 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing base 18. The bottom of the fixing base 18 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the body 1, and a positioner 19 is disposed inside the fixing base 18.

[0047] In some specific embodiments, the axis of the rotating groove 15 coincides with the axis of the rotating port 6. The pressure sensor 17 directly abuts against the bottom of the rotating base 14. This direct contact mounting method can ensure accurate detection of the pressure generated during rotation. Since the rotating base is a rigid structure and can effectively transmit pressure, the pressure sensor can avoid being affected by external interference factors, thereby improving the accuracy of pressure detection. When the pressure exceeds a certain threshold, it can be determined that the user is in an emotionally unstable state.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, the battery, the first camera 8, the second camera 9, the temperature detector 10, the signal transceiver 11, the infrared emitter 12, the switch button 13, the pressure sensor 17, and the positioner 19 are electrically connected.

[0049] The outer shape of the body 1 is a British Shorthair cat, such as a blue and white cat. The display 2 is disposed on the abdomen of the blue and white cat. The two front limbs of the blue and white cat are fixed with the telescopic belt 4. A charging port 5 is disposed at the mouth of the blue and white cat. A rotating port 6 is disposed at the neck of the blue and white cat. The first camera 8 is disposed at the eyes of the blue and white cat. The second camera 9 is disposed under the cat's tail of the blue and white cat.

[0050] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalent technologies, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An emotional care and communication device for a pet robot, characterized in that: include: A body, a display is arranged on the top of the body, a sound receiver is arranged on the bottom of the display, two side walls of the body are fixedly connected with retractable belts, the body is sleeved on the palm of a human body through the retractable belts, a battery is arranged inside the body, a charging port for charging the battery is arranged on the side wall of the body, and a rotating port is arranged on the top of the body; A rotating assembly is arranged inside the machine body and is arranged corresponding to the rotating opening.

2. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fixed plates are arranged on both sides of the machine body, side walls of the fixed plates are fixedly connected to the side walls of the machine body, and two ends of the telescopic belt are fixedly connected to the two fixed plates respectively.

3. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first camera is arranged on the top of the body, and a second camera is arranged on the bottom of the body.

4. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: A temperature detector is also arranged on the top of the machine body, and a mounting end of the temperature detector is fixedly connected to the top of the machine body.

5. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A signal transceiver is arranged on the side wall of the machine body, and a mounting end of the signal transceiver is fixedly connected to the side wall of the machine body.

6. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: An infrared transmitter is arranged on the side wall of the machine body, and a mounting end of the infrared transmitter is fixedly connected to the side wall of the machine body.

7. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: A switch button for controlling the operation of the infrared transmitter is arranged on the top of the machine body.

8. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating assembly comprises: A rotating base, the rotating base is arranged inside the body, the rotating base abuts against the inner wall of the body, and a rotating groove is arranged on the top of the rotating base; A sphere, the sphere is disposed inside the rotating groove, the sphere abuts against the inner wall of the rotating groove, and the top of the sphere passes through the rotating opening and extends to the outside of the body; A pressure sensor, wherein the pressure sensor is arranged at the bottom of the rotating base, and a top detection end of the pressure sensor abuts against the bottom of the rotating base; A fixing seat, wherein the fixing seat is arranged at the bottom of the pressure sensor, the mounting end at the bottom of the pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing seat, the bottom of the fixing seat is fixedly connected to the bottom wall inside the body, and a positioner is arranged inside the fixing seat.

9. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rotation groove coincides with the axis center line of the rotation opening.

10. The emotional care and communication device for a pet robot according to claim 9, characterized in that: The battery, the first camera, the second camera, the temperature detector, the signal transceiver, the infrared transmitter, the switch button, the pressure sensor, and the locator are electrically connected.

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