State prompting method and device, picking robot, storage medium and program product

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a state prompting method and device, a picking robot, a storage medium and a program product. The method comprises the steps that task execution information of a picking robot is obtained, a target task execution stage where the picking robot is located is determined according to the task execution information, the picking robot moves among a plurality of goods shelves of a warehouse to convey goods, and each goods shelf comprises a plurality of goods storage grids used for storing different goods; state prompt information corresponding to the picking robot is determined according to a target task execution stage, and the target task execution stage at least comprises a picking stage and an article rechecking stage; and displaying the state prompt information based on information prompt equipment arranged on the picking robot. According to the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, a picker can timely, conveniently and intuitively know the target task execution stage of the picking robot, the man-machine interaction experience is improved, and the task execution efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to computer application technology, and more particularly to a status prompt method, device, picking robot, storage medium, and program product. Background Art

[0002] In warehousing scenarios, due to the large variety and quantity of items stored, pre-planning of item placement is often necessary to facilitate picking. In some scenarios, to improve picking efficiency, multiple picking robots are deployed alongside human pickers to perform the task. In such scenarios, the smooth coordination between the robots and human pickers is a key factor influencing picking efficiency.

[0003] In related technologies, pickers observe the robot's movements, pauses, and location to determine the robot's performance and coordinate operations. This human-machine interaction relies heavily on the picker's experience and judgment, while the robot provides relatively limited interaction information, making it prone to misoperation and delayed operation, thus affecting the efficiency of the picking task. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure provides a status prompt method, device, picking robot, storage medium and program product to enrich the display of interactive information by the picking robot.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a status prompt method, the method comprising:

[0006] Obtaining task execution information of a picking robot, and determining a target task execution phase of the picking robot based on the task execution information, wherein the picking robot moves between a plurality of shelves in a warehouse to transport items, the shelves including a plurality of cargo storage compartments for respectively storing different items;

[0007] Determining status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage, wherein the target task execution stage includes at least a picking stage and an item review stage;

[0008] The status prompt information is displayed based on the information prompt device set on the picking robot.

[0009] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a status prompt device, the device comprising:

[0010] a target task execution stage determination module, configured to obtain task execution information of a picking robot and determine the target task execution stage of the picking robot based on the task execution information, wherein the picking robot moves between a plurality of shelves in a warehouse to transport items, the shelves including a plurality of cargo storage compartments for respectively storing different items;

[0011] a status prompt information determination module, configured to determine status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage, wherein the target task execution stage includes at least a picking stage and an item review stage;

[0012] A status prompt information display module is used to display the status prompt information based on the information prompt device set on the picking robot.

[0013] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an electronic device, the electronic device comprising:

[0014] one or more processors;

[0015] a storage device for storing one or more programs,

[0016] When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the status prompt method as described in any one of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a storage medium comprising computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a computer processor, are used to execute the status prompt method as described in any one of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the status prompt method as described in any one of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure first obtains task execution information of a picking robot and determines the target task execution stage of the picking robot based on the task execution information. This allows accurate determination of the target task execution stage of the picking robot when it moves between multiple shelves in a warehouse to transport items, thereby achieving a fine division of the target task execution stage of the picking robot. Then, by determining status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot based on the target task execution stage, status prompt information corresponding to different target task execution stages can be respectively determined to provide differentiated prompts for different target task execution stages. Finally, by displaying the status prompt information based on an information prompt device provided on the picking robot, and by providing the information prompt device on the picking robot, it is convenient for a user to quickly locate the picking robot that generates the status prompt information. The status prompt information displayed on the picking robot allows a picker to promptly, conveniently, and intuitively understand the target task execution stage of the picking robot, thereby resolving the technical problems of relatively limited interactive information provided by the picking robot and low execution efficiency of the picking task, thereby improving the information interaction experience between the picker and the picking robot and improving the task execution efficiency of the picking robot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the various embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic and that the originals and elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0021] Figure 1 A flowchart of a status prompt method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 A flowchart of another status prompt method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 A flowchart of another status prompt method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a status prompt device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0027] It should be understood that the various steps described in the method embodiments of the present disclosure may be performed in different orders and / or in parallel. In addition, the method embodiments may include additional steps and / or omit the steps shown. The scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0028] As used herein, the term "including" and its variations are open-ended, i.e., "including but not limited to." The term "based on" means "based, at least in part, on." The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment," the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment," and the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments." Other terms are defined in the following description.

[0029] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are only used to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order or interdependence of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.

[0030] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "multiple" mentioned in the present disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0031] The names of the messages or information exchanged between multiple devices in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used for illustrative purposes and are not used to limit the scope of these messages or information.

[0032] It is understandable that before using the technical solutions disclosed in the various embodiments of this disclosure, the type, scope of use, usage scenarios, etc. of the personal information involved in this disclosure should be informed to the user and the user's authorization should be obtained in an appropriate manner in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

[0033] For example, in response to a user's active request, a prompt message is sent to the user to clearly inform the user that the operation requested will require the acquisition and use of the user's personal information. This allows the user to independently choose whether to provide personal information to the electronic device, application, server, storage medium, or other software or hardware that performs the operations of the disclosed technical solution based on the prompt message.

[0034] As an optional but non-limiting implementation, in response to receiving a user's active request, the prompt information may be sent to the user in the form of a pop-up window, in which the prompt information may be presented in text form. Furthermore, the pop-up window may also contain a selection control for the user to select "agree" or "disagree" to provide personal information to the electronic device.

[0035] It is understandable that the above notification and user authorization process are merely illustrative and do not limit the implementation of the present disclosure. Other methods that comply with relevant laws and regulations may also be applied to the implementation of the present disclosure.

[0036] It is understandable that the data involved in this technical solution (including but not limited to the data itself, the acquisition or use of the data) must comply with the requirements of relevant laws, regulations and relevant provisions.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of a status prompt method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the present disclosure is applicable to situations where a picking robot in a warehouse adds display status prompt information. The method can be executed by a status prompt device, which can be implemented in the form of software and / or hardware. Optionally, it can be implemented by an electronic device set on or integrated into the picking robot. The electronic device can be an external control terminal or a robot control processing chip, etc.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the method of this embodiment may specifically include:

[0039] S110. During the process of the picking task performed by the picking robot, task execution information of the picking robot is obtained, wherein the picking robot is provided with at least one item storage container for carrying items to be picked corresponding to the picking task, and the picking robot moves between multiple shelves in the warehouse to transport items, and the shelves include multiple cargo storage compartments for storing different items respectively.

[0040] The picking task can be understood as the process of obtaining items corresponding to the picking order from the warehouse shelves according to the requirements of one or more picking orders, placing them in designated item storage containers, and transporting them to the target location. The task execution information can be understood as the information presented by the picking robot in the process of performing the task. For example, the task execution information may include but is not limited to at least one of the task setting information of the picking robot (such as task identification, task start time, task end time, task type, and task target location), mobile status, and real-time location in the warehouse.

[0041] Optionally, obtaining the task execution information of the picking robot may be to obtain the task execution data of the picking robot according to preset task execution parameters, and use the task execution parameters and the task execution data as the task execution information of the picking robot.

[0042] S120. Determine the target task execution stage of the picking robot from a plurality of preset task execution stages corresponding to the picking task according to the task execution information, and determine the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage.

[0043] Among them, the preset task execution stage can be a plurality of stages obtained by dividing a plurality of operations required to complete the picking task. Exemplarily, the preset task execution stage corresponding to the picking task may include at least a picking stage and an item review stage, etc. The information generation method of the status prompt information corresponding to different preset task execution stages may be different. Exemplarily, the status prompt information corresponding to different preset task execution stages may be generated using different information display colors. For example, the status prompt information corresponding to the picking stage may be generated using a first color (e.g., blue); the status prompt information corresponding to the item review stage may be generated using a second color (e.g., green).

[0044] In the disclosed embodiment, the target task execution stage of the picking robot can be determined by analyzing the task execution information. Specifically, the task execution information can be compared with reference execution information corresponding to each of the preset task execution stages, and the target task execution stage of the picking robot can be determined based on the comparison result.

[0045] Optionally, determining the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage includes: obtaining pre-set information display restriction parameters corresponding to the target task execution stage, and generating status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the information display restriction parameters. Wherein, the information display restriction parameters are display parameters for limiting the information display method of the status display information. Exemplarily, the information display restriction parameters may include at least one of the information display type, information display content, and information display restriction parameters. The information display restriction parameters include information color restriction parameters and / or display form restriction parameters. Wherein, the display form restriction parameters include at least one of the parameters such as display shape restriction parameters, display size restriction parameters, display position restriction parameters, display frequency restriction parameters, and display time restriction parameters.

[0046] S130: Display the status prompt information based on the information prompt device provided on the picking robot.

[0047] The information prompt device can be understood as a device for displaying information. For example, the information prompt device includes at least one of a sound playback device, an indicator light, and an information display device. The information display device can be a display screen. The display screen can also support touch operation.

[0048] Optionally, the display of the status prompt information based on the information prompt device provided on the picking robot includes at least one of the following operations: playing a target sound effect corresponding to the status prompt information based on the sound playback device provided on the picking robot; determining lighting information of the indicator light provided on the picking robot based on the status prompt information, and controlling the indicator light to present the lighting information; displaying the status prompt information in a preset information display format based on the information display device provided on the picking robot, wherein the information display format includes at least one of graphics, text, animation, and video. The target sound effect includes preset music and / or preset voice, etc.

[0049] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure first obtains task execution information of a picking robot and determines the target task execution stage of the picking robot based on the task execution information. This allows accurate determination of the target task execution stage of the picking robot when it moves between multiple shelves in a warehouse to transport items, thereby achieving a fine division of the target task execution stage of the picking robot. Then, by determining status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot based on the target task execution stage, status prompt information corresponding to different target task execution stages can be respectively determined to provide differentiated prompts for different target task execution stages. Finally, by displaying the status prompt information based on an information prompt device provided on the picking robot, and by providing the information prompt device on the picking robot, it is convenient for a user to quickly locate the picking robot that generates the status prompt information. The status prompt information displayed on the picking robot allows a picker to promptly, conveniently, and intuitively understand the target task execution stage of the picking robot, thereby resolving the technical problems of relatively limited interactive information provided by the picking robot and low execution efficiency of the picking task, thereby improving the information interaction experience between the picker and the picking robot and the task execution efficiency of the picking robot.

[0050] As an optional technical solution of the disclosed embodiment, the status prompt method may further include: performing an associated robot detection based on the picking robot, generating movement guidance information corresponding to the picker based on the detection result, and displaying the movement guidance information, wherein the associated robot is the picking robot that is closest to the picking robot and is within a preset distance range from the picking robot. The advantage of this arrangement is that it can also detect surrounding picking robots and, based on the positions of the surrounding picking robots, reasonably guide the picker's movement, thereby improving picking efficiency.

[0051] Among them, the movement guidance information can be understood as information that guides the picker to move in the warehouse. Specifically, the movement guidance information includes first guidance information and second guidance information. At this time, the generation of movement guidance information corresponding to the picker based on the detection result may specifically include: when the associated robot corresponding to the picking robot is detected, generating first guidance information for prompting the picker to move to the associated robot; when the associated robot corresponding to the picking robot is not detected, generating second guidance information for prompting the picker to follow the picking robot. Since the associated robot is the picking robot closest to the picking robot and the distance between it and the picking robot is within a preset distance range, the advantage of such a setting is that it can guide the picker to operate the picking robot nearby, save walking time in the warehouse, optimize the cooperation mode between the picker and multiple picking robots, and improve picking efficiency.

[0052] As an optional technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the status prompt method may also include: when an abnormality is detected in the picking robot, determining target abnormality information, and displaying at least one abnormal candidate item on the picking robot according to the target abnormality information; in response to an item selection operation for the abnormal candidate item, reporting the selected abnormal candidate item to the target management terminal. The advantage of such a setting is that when an abnormality occurs in the picking robot, the target abnormality information of the picking robot can be determined in a timely manner to perform an abnormality analysis on the picking robot, and relevant abnormal candidate items can be displayed for user selection, and then the abnormal items of the picking robot can be accurately determined in combination with the user operation and reported, so that the target management terminal can promptly know the abnormal problems of the picking robot, record information on the abnormal problems of the picking robot, and further enrich the state perception method of the picking robot.

[0053] Figure 2A flow chart of another status prompt method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. The technical solution of this embodiment further refines the method for generating status prompt information corresponding to each target task execution stage on the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment. Optionally, the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot is determined according to the target task execution stage, including: determining first prompt information according to the target task execution stage in which the picking robot is located, wherein each target task execution stage includes at least one task execution sub-stage; determining second prompt information according to the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located; determining status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the first prompt information and the second prompt information. For specific implementation methods, please refer to the description of this embodiment. Among them, technical features that are the same or similar to those in the above-mentioned embodiments are not repeated here.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, the method of this embodiment may specifically include:

[0055] S210. During the process of the picking task performed by the picking robot, task execution information of the picking robot is obtained, wherein the picking robot is provided with at least one item storage container for carrying items to be picked corresponding to the picking task, and the picking robot moves between multiple shelves in the warehouse to transport items, and the shelves include multiple cargo storage compartments for storing different items respectively.

[0056] S220. Determine the target task execution stage of the picking robot from multiple preset task execution stages corresponding to the picking task according to the task execution information, and determine the first prompt information according to the target task execution stage of the picking robot, wherein each of the target task execution stages includes at least one task execution sub-stage.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first prompt information can be understood as prompt information used to distinguish the different target task execution stages in which the picking robot is located. In other words, the first prompt information is used to determine the target task execution stage in which the picking robot is located. Exemplarily, in the case where the target task execution stage is the picking stage, the task execution sub-stage may include but is not limited to at least one of the sub-stages of going to the Nth picking point, multi-machine waiting (multiple picking robots need to wait for passage), reaching the picking point, delivery to the grid, delivery completion, abnormal skipping, and inputting the item identification. In the case where the target task execution stage is the item review stage, the task execution sub-stage may include but is not limited to at least one of the sub-stages of the picking task being completed, going to the packing station, multi-machine waiting, scanning the container code, and confirming the removal of the container.

[0058] Specifically, the first prompt information may include a first display restriction parameter for restricting the information display method of the status display information. Furthermore, the obtaining of the first prompt information according to the target task execution stage in which the picking robot is located includes: obtaining a pre-set first display restriction parameter corresponding to the target task execution stage, and generating the first prompt information based on the first display restriction parameter. By adopting this technical solution, the generation method of the status prompt information of different target task execution stages can be standardized by the first display restriction parameter, so that the target task execution stage in which the picking robot is located can be determined by the information display restriction parameter.

[0059] For example, the information display restriction parameter corresponding to the target task execution stage may include a display color restriction parameter. The advantage of such a setting is that it can enhance the intuitiveness and visual sensitivity of the information display dimension through color changes.

[0060] S230: Determine second prompt information according to the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located.

[0061] It can be understood that the task execution sub-stage is a sub-stage obtained by further subdividing the target task execution stage. In other words, it is a sub-stage obtained by further dividing the target task execution stage. The second prompt information can be understood as prompt information used to distinguish which task execution sub-stage of the target task execution stage the picking robot is in. In other words, the second prompt information is used to indicate the task execution sub-stage the picking robot is in.

[0062] Similarly, the second prompt information may include a second display restriction parameter for restricting the information display method of the status display information. Furthermore, the second prompt information is determined according to the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located, including: obtaining a pre-set second display restriction parameter corresponding to the target task execution stage, and generating the first prompt information based on the second information display restriction parameter. By adopting this technical solution, the second display restriction parameter can be used to regulate the generation method of the status prompt information of different target task execution stages, so that the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located can be determined by the information display restriction parameter.

[0063] For example, if the first prompt information may be a display color restriction parameter, the second prompt information may specifically be a display form restriction parameter corresponding to the display color. The second prompt information may also be sound prompt information corresponding to the status prompt information. For example, the second prompt information may specifically be a pre-set target sound effect corresponding to the status prompt information.

[0064] Considering that the main purpose of displaying status prompt information by the picking robot is to interact with relevant personnel (such as pickers or managers of the picking robot), the task execution sub-stages can be classified according to the degree of human intervention corresponding to the task execution sub-stage. Then, different information display restriction parameters are used to generate status prompt information for different types of task execution sub-stages.

[0065] Specifically, the determining of the second prompt information according to the task execution substage in which the picking robot is located may include: determining the task execution substage in which the picking robot is located, and determining the task operation type corresponding to the task execution substage, and determining the second prompt information according to the task operation type, wherein the task operation type is used to indicate whether the picking robot requires manual cooperation to perform task-related operations. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the task operation type corresponding to the task execution substage can be pre-set according to actual needs. In other words, the task operation type corresponding to the task execution substage can be determined based on the pre-set correspondence between the task execution substage and the task operation type.

[0066] By adopting this technical solution, it is possible to distinguish and display status prompt information from the dimension of human-computer interaction. When the picking robot needs human cooperation to perform task-related operations, it can be discovered in time so as to respond in time. When no human cooperation is required to perform task-related operations, excessive intervention in the picking robot can be avoided, thereby improving the human-computer interaction experience and effectively ensuring the task execution efficiency of the picking robot.

[0067] In order to further improve the efficiency of human-computer interaction, optionally, the second prompt information is determined according to the task operation type, including: when the task operation type is used to indicate that the picking robot needs manual cooperation to perform task-related operations, an operation prompt information corresponding to the task-related operation to be performed is generated as the second prompt information. The task-related operation can be understood as a manual operation associated with the completion of the task by the picking robot. For example, the task-related operation may include but is not limited to at least one of the operations of manually picking goods and placing them into the cargo placement container of the picking robot, taking out the cargo placement container of the picking robot for item review and / or item packaging, and replenishing the cargo placement container for the picking robot.

[0068] By adopting this technical solution, when the picking robot requires human cooperation to perform task-related operations, the relevant personnel can be prompted with the task-related operations that need to be performed, so that the relevant personnel can quickly assist the picking robot to complete the task according to the second prompt information, reduce the possibility of misoperation, avoid unnecessary human-computer interaction, and thus improve task execution efficiency.

[0069] S240. Determine status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the first prompt information and the second prompt information.

[0070] Specifically, status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot may be generated according to the first display restriction parameter and the second display restriction parameter.

[0071] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the status prompt information generated by combining the first prompt information and the second prompt information can provide information prompts for different levels of the picking robot, making it convenient for relevant personnel to quickly locate the picking robot that needs attention, and to further determine the interaction method with the picking robot, thereby providing richer status prompt information for human-computer interaction.

[0072] S250: Display the status prompt information based on the information prompt device provided on the picking robot.

[0073] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure is to determine the first prompt information according to the target task execution stage in which the picking robot is located, wherein each target task execution stage includes at least one task execution sub-stage, and the different target task execution stages in which the picking robot is located can be intuitively distinguished according to the first prompt information; then, by determining the second prompt information according to the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located, the second prompt information can be used to further distinguish which specific task execution sub-stage of the target task execution stage the picking robot is in; finally, by determining the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the first prompt information and the second prompt information, the task execution information of the picking robot obtained from the status prompt information is enriched, and multi-level status prompts are supported, which is convenient for pickers to intuitively understand the interaction method with the picking robot.

[0074] Figure 3 A flow chart of another status prompt method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. The technical solution of this embodiment adds a prompt for the operating status of the device on the basis of the above embodiment to ensure the normal operation of the picking robot. Optionally, the status prompt method further includes: obtaining the device operating status of the picking robot, and determining the status prompt information corresponding to the device operating status. For the specific implementation method, please refer to the description of this embodiment. Among them, the technical features that are the same or similar to those of the above embodiment are not repeated here.

[0075] like Figure 3 As shown, the method of this embodiment may specifically include:

[0076] S310. During the picking task performed by the picking robot, task execution information of the picking robot is obtained, wherein the picking robot is provided with at least one item storage container for carrying items to be picked corresponding to the picking task, and the picking robot moves between multiple shelves in the warehouse to transport items, and the shelves include multiple cargo storage compartments for storing different items respectively.

[0077] S320. Determine the target task execution stage of the picking robot from a plurality of preset task execution stages corresponding to the picking task according to the task execution information, and determine the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage.

[0078] S330: Obtain the device operating status of the picking robot, and determine status prompt information corresponding to the device operating status.

[0079] The device operating status can be understood as a state associated with the operation of the software and / or hardware configured in the picking robot. Exemplarily, the device operating status includes at least one of a device alarm state, a device sleep state, a device charging state, and a cloud offline state. Furthermore, the cloud offline state includes a device disconnected from the network and / or a device upgrade state.

[0080] Optionally, obtaining the device operating status of the picking robot may specifically include: obtaining the device operating data of the picking robot based on preset operating parameters; and determining the device operating status of the picking robot based on a pre-established association between the preset operating parameters, the device operating data, and the device operating status. Acquiring the device operating data of the picking robot based on the preset operating parameters may specifically include collecting the device operating data of the picking robot based on a data acquisition device configured in the picking robot and corresponding to the preset operating parameters. Exemplarily, the data acquisition device may be a sensor or data monitoring software.

[0081] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, different status prompt information can also be generated for different device operation data in the same operating state. Optionally, determining the status prompt information corresponding to the device operating state includes: determining third prompt information based on the device operating state, determining fourth prompt information based on the device operating data, and determining the status prompt information corresponding to the device operating state based on the third prompt information and the fourth prompt information. Similarly, the third prompt information can be a display color, and the fourth prompt information can be a display form corresponding to the display color. Wherein, the display form includes at least one of a display shape, a display size, a display position, a display frequency, and a display time.

[0082] Optionally, determining the status prompt information corresponding to the equipment operating status includes: when the equipment operating status includes the equipment alarm status, determining the equipment alarm type corresponding to the picking robot; and determining the status prompt information corresponding to the equipment operating status according to the equipment alarm type.

[0083] The equipment alarm types include serious faults and temporary obstacles. Specifically, a serious fault can be understood as a fault that requires human intervention to troubleshoot the picking robot. Exemplarily, a serious fault may include, but is not limited to, at least one of an emergency stop of the picking robot in response to an emergency stop trigger, a preset fault type (e.g., a communication fault and / or line fault), a blocked travel path, and a navigation failure. A temporary obstacle can be understood as a temporary obstacle that does not require human intervention. Exemplarily, a temporary obstacle can include a fault or task flow obstruction that the picking robot can self-repair. A task flow obstruction can specifically include at least one of a temporary obstacle in a warehouse alleyway that blocks the picking robot's movement (e.g., a cart, a container, a picker, or another picking robot), a travel path update, and an automatic restart of the device. An alleyway can be understood as a path between shelves in a warehouse for the picking robot to pass through.

[0084] By adopting this technical solution, different status prompt information is used for different equipment alarm types, so that the user can intuitively identify the alarm type of the picking robot and make a timely response consistent with the equipment alarm type. It can not only detect serious faults of the picking robot in time for timely processing, but also reduce unnecessary interference to the picking robot, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of the picking robot and improving the task execution efficiency of the picking robot.

[0085] As an optional technical solution of an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the device alarm type includes a severe fault, the status prompt information may be a light prompt information in a third color (e.g., red); when the device alarm type includes a temporary fault, the status prompt information may be a light prompt information in a fourth color (e.g., yellow). Furthermore, the specific fault type within the severe fault may be displayed using a different display form of the third color, and / or the specific fault type within the temporary fault may be displayed using a different display form of the fourth color.

[0086] The status prompt information corresponding to different device operating states may be displayed in different ways. For example, the status prompt information corresponding to different device operating states may be displayed in different colors. More specifically, the status prompt information corresponding to different device operating states may correspond to lights with different display colors. Furthermore, at least some of the status prompt information corresponding to the device operating states may include voice prompt information. For example, when the picking robot is in a cloud offline state, a fifth color (e.g., white) may be used for display.

[0087] S340: Display the status prompt information based on the information prompt device provided on the picking robot.

[0088] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can detect the picking robot from the perspective of the software and hardware configuration of the device itself by acquiring the device operating status of the picking robot, thereby reducing the impact of the operating problems of the device itself on the task execution; then, by determining the status prompt information corresponding to the device operating status and displaying the status prompt information, relevant personnel such as pickers or equipment managers can quickly and intuitively understand the device operating status of the picking robot, so as to make a correct response to the device operating status of the picking robot, thereby increasing the information prompt dimension of the picking robot.

[0089] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a status prompt device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, such as Figure 4 As shown, the status prompt device includes: a task execution information acquisition module 410, a status prompt information determination module 420, and a status prompt information display module 430. The task execution information acquisition module 410 is used to obtain the task execution information of the picking robot during the picking task performed by the picking robot, wherein the picking robot is provided with at least one item storage container for carrying the items to be picked corresponding to the picking task, and the picking robot moves between multiple shelves in the warehouse to transport the items, and the shelves include multiple cargo storage compartments for storing different items respectively; the status prompt information determination module 420 is used to determine the target task execution stage of the picking robot from multiple preset task execution stages corresponding to the picking task according to the task execution information, and determine the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage; the status prompt information display module 430 is used to display the status prompt information based on the information prompt device provided on the picking robot.

[0090] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure is to first obtain the task execution information of the picking robot through the task execution information acquisition module 410, and determine the target task execution stage of the picking robot according to the task execution information, so as to accurately determine the target task execution stage of the picking robot when it moves between multiple shelves in the warehouse to transport items, thereby realizing a fine division of the target task execution stage of the picking robot; then, the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot is determined according to the target task execution stage through the status prompt information determination module 420, and the status prompt information corresponding to different target task execution stages can be determined respectively, so as to realize a fine division of the target task execution stage of the picking robot; finally, the status prompt information is displayed through the status prompt information display module 430 based on the information prompt device provided on the picking robot. By providing the information prompt device on the picking robot, it is convenient for the user to quickly locate the picking robot that generates the status prompt information. The status prompt information displayed on the picking robot can enable the picker to understand the target task execution stage of the picking robot in a timely, convenient and intuitive manner, which solves the technical problems of relatively limited interactive information provided by the picking robot and low execution efficiency of the picking task, improves the information interaction experience between the picker and the picking robot, and improves the task execution efficiency of the picking robot.

[0091] Based on any optional technical solution in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present disclosure, optionally, the status prompt information determination module 420 includes: a first prompt information determination unit, a second prompt information determination unit, and a status prompt information determination unit. The first prompt information determination unit is used to determine the first prompt information according to the target task execution stage in which the picking robot is located, wherein each target task execution stage includes at least one task execution sub-stage; the second prompt information determination unit is used to determine the second prompt information according to the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located; and the status prompt information determination unit is used to determine the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the first prompt information and the second prompt information.

[0092] Based on any optional technical solution in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the second prompt information determination unit can be specifically used to: determine the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located, and determine the task operation type corresponding to the task execution sub-stage, and determine the second prompt information according to the task operation type, wherein the task operation type is used to indicate whether the picking robot requires manual cooperation to perform task-related operations.

[0093] Based on any optional technical solution in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the second prompt information determination unit can be further used to: when the task operation type is used to indicate that the picking robot requires manual cooperation to perform task-related operations, generate operation prompt information corresponding to the task-related operation to be performed as the second prompt information.

[0094] Based on any of the optional technical solutions in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the status prompt device further includes: a device operating status determination module. The device operating status determination module is configured to obtain the device operating status of the picking robot and determine status prompt information corresponding to the device operating status, wherein the device operating status includes at least one of a device alarm status, a device sleep status, a device charging status, and a cloud offline status, and the cloud offline status includes a device disconnected from the network and / or a device upgrade status.

[0095] Based on any of the optional technical solutions in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the device operating status determination module includes an alarm type determination unit and a device alarm prompt unit. The alarm type determination unit is configured to, when the device operating status includes the device alarm status, determine the device alarm type corresponding to the picking robot, wherein the device alarm type includes a serious fault and a temporary obstacle; and the device alarm prompt unit is configured to determine status prompt information corresponding to the device operating status based on the device alarm type.

[0096] Based on any of the optional technical solutions in the above embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the information prompt device includes at least one of a sound playing device, an indicator light, and an information display device. Furthermore, the status prompt information display module 430 is configured to perform at least one of the following operations:

[0097] Playing a target sound effect corresponding to the status prompt information based on the sound playing device provided on the picking robot;

[0098] determining light information of the indicator light provided on the picking robot according to the status prompt information, and controlling the indicator light to present the light information;

[0099] The status prompt information is displayed in a preset information display format based on the information display device provided on the picking robot, wherein the information display format includes at least one of graphics, text, animation and video.

[0100] Based on any of the optional technical solutions in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the status prompt device further includes a movement guidance display module. Specifically, the movement guidance display module is configured to perform an associated robot detection based on the picking robot, generate movement guidance information corresponding to the picker based on the detection result, and display the movement guidance information, wherein the associated robot is the picking robot that is closest to the picking robot and is within a preset distance range from the picking robot.

[0101] Based on any of the optional technical solutions in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the movement guidance information includes first guidance information and second guidance information. Furthermore, the movement guidance display module includes: a first guidance generation unit and a second guidance generation unit. The first guidance generation unit is used to generate first guidance information for prompting the picker to move to the associated robot when an associated robot corresponding to the picking robot is detected; and the second guidance generation unit is used to generate second guidance information for prompting the picker to follow the picking robot when an associated robot corresponding to the picking robot is not detected.

[0102] Based on any of the optional technical solutions in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, optionally, the status prompt device further includes: an abnormality determination module and an abnormality reporting module. The abnormality determination module is configured to, upon detecting an abnormality in the picking robot, determine target abnormality information and display at least one abnormal candidate item on the picking robot based on the target abnormality information; and the abnormality reporting module is configured to, in response to an item selection operation for the abnormal candidate item, report the selected abnormal candidate item to a target management terminal.

[0103] The status prompt device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can execute the status prompt method provided by any embodiment of the present disclosure, and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of executing the status prompt method.

[0104] It is worth noting that the various units and modules included in the above-mentioned device are only divided according to functional logic, but are not limited to the above-mentioned division, as long as the corresponding functions can be achieved; in addition, the specific names of the functional units are only for the convenience of distinguishing each other, and are not used to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0105] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a picking robot provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5, which shows a schematic structural diagram of a picking robot 500 suitable for implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure. The picking robot 500 may be integrated with electronic devices such as a terminal device and / or server that executes the status prompt method. The terminal devices in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include, but are not limited to, mobile terminals such as mobile phones, laptop computers, digital broadcast receivers, PDAs (personal digital assistants), PADs (tablet computers), PMPs (portable multimedia players), in-vehicle terminals (e.g., in-vehicle navigation terminals), and fixed terminals such as digital TVs and desktop computers. Figure 5 The picking robot shown is merely an example and should not limit the functions and scope of use of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0106] like Figure 5 As shown, the picking robot 500 may include a processing device (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphics processing unit, etc.) 501, which can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) 502 or a program loaded from a storage device 508 into a random access memory (RAM) 503. Various programs and data required for the operation of the picking robot 500 are also stored in the RAM 503. The processing device 501, the ROM 502, and the RAM 503 are connected to each other via a bus 504. An input / output (I / O) interface 505 is also connected to the bus 504.

[0107] Typically, the following devices may be connected to the I / O interface 505: an input device 506 including, for example, a touch screen, a touchpad, a keyboard, a mouse, a camera, a microphone, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, etc.; an output device 507 including, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a speaker, a vibrator, etc.; a storage device 508 including, for example, a magnetic tape, a hard disk, etc.; and a communication device 509. The communication device 509 may allow the picking robot 500 to communicate with other devices wirelessly or by wire to exchange data. Although Figure 5 The picking robot 500 is shown with various devices, but it should be understood that it is not required to implement or possess all of the devices shown. More or fewer devices may be implemented or possessed instead.

[0108] In particular, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the process described above with reference to the flowchart can be implemented as a computer software program. For example, an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a computer program product, which includes a computer program carried on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, and the computer program includes a program code for executing the method shown in the flowchart. In such an embodiment, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from the network through the communication device 509, or installed from the storage device 508, or installed from the ROM 502. When the computer program is executed by the processing device 501, the above-mentioned functions defined in the method of the embodiment of the present disclosure are performed.

[0109] The names of the messages or information exchanged between multiple devices in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used for illustrative purposes and are not used to limit the scope of these messages or information.

[0110] The picking robot provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure and the status prompt method provided in the above embodiment belong to the same inventive concept. For technical details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiment, and this embodiment has the same beneficial effects as the above embodiment.

[0111] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon. When the program is executed by a processor, the status prompt method provided in the above embodiment is implemented.

[0112] It should be noted that the computer-readable medium mentioned above in the present disclosure may be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium, or any combination of the two. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, device, or component, or any combination of the above. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to: an electrical connection with one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the above. In the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, device, or component. In the present disclosure, a computer-readable signal medium may include a data signal propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, which carries computer-readable program code. Such a propagated data signal may take a variety of forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination of the above. A computer-readable signal medium may also be any computer-readable medium other than a computer-readable storage medium that can transmit, propagate, or transport a program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to wires, optical cables, RF (radio frequency), etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0113] In some embodiments, the client and server can communicate using any currently known or future developed network protocol, such as HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), and can be interconnected with any form or medium of digital data communication (e.g., a communication network). Examples of communication networks include a local area network ("LAN"), a wide area network ("WAN"), an internet (e.g., the Internet), and a peer-to-peer network (e.g., an ad hoc peer-to-peer network), as well as any currently known or future developed network.

[0114] The computer-readable medium may be included in the electronic device, or may exist independently without being incorporated into the electronic device.

[0115] The above-mentioned computer-readable medium carries one or more programs. When the above-mentioned one or more programs are executed by the electronic device, the electronic device: obtains the task execution information of the picking robot during the picking task performed by the picking robot, wherein the picking robot is provided with at least one item storage container for carrying items to be picked corresponding to the picking task, and the picking robot moves between multiple shelves in the warehouse to transport items, and the shelves include multiple cargo storage compartments for storing different items respectively; determines the target task execution stage of the picking robot from multiple preset task execution stages corresponding to the picking task according to the task execution information, and determines the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage; and displays the status prompt information based on the information prompt device set on the picking robot.

[0116] Computer program code for performing the operations of the present disclosure may be written in one or more programming languages, or a combination thereof, including, but not limited to, object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Smalltalk, C++, and conventional procedural programming languages such as "C" or similar programming languages. The program code may be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on the remote computer or server. In cases involving a remote computer, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or may be connected to an external computer (e.g., through the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0117] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the possible implementation architecture, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment, or a part of code, and the module, program segment, or a part of code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order than that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two boxes represented in succession can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and the combination of the boxes in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented with a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or can be implemented with a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0118] The units involved in the embodiments described in this disclosure may be implemented in software or hardware. In some cases, the name of a unit does not limit the unit itself. For example, the first acquisition unit may also be described as a "unit for acquiring at least two Internet Protocol addresses."

[0119] The functions described above herein may be performed, at least in part, by one or more hardware logic components. For example, and without limitation, exemplary types of hardware logic components that may be used include: field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application specific standard products (ASSPs), systems on chip (SOCs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and the like.

[0120] In the context of the present disclosure, a machine-readable medium can be a tangible medium that can contain or store a program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, device or equipment. A machine-readable medium can be a machine-readable signal medium or a machine-readable storage medium. A machine-readable medium can include, but is not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, device or equipment, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. A more specific example of a machine-readable storage medium can include an electrical connection based on one or more lines, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

[0121] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and an illustration of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of disclosure involved in the present disclosure is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combination of the above-mentioned technical features, but also includes other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above-mentioned technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-mentioned disclosed concepts. For example, a technical solution formed by replacing the above-mentioned features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this disclosure.

[0122] In addition, although each operation is described in a specific order, this should not be understood as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order shown or in a sequential order. Under certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, although some specific implementation details have been included in the above discussion, these should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Some features described in the context of a separate embodiment can also be implemented in a single embodiment in combination. On the contrary, the various features described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in multiple embodiments individually or in any suitable sub-combination mode.

[0123] Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and / or methodological logical acts, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are merely example forms of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A status prompt method, characterized in that: include: During a picking task performed by a picking robot, task execution information of the picking robot is obtained, wherein the picking robot is provided with at least one item storage container for carrying items to be picked corresponding to the picking task, and the picking robot moves between a plurality of shelves in a warehouse to transport the items, the shelves including a plurality of cargo storage compartments for respectively storing different items; Determining the target task execution stage of the picking robot from a plurality of preset task execution stages corresponding to the picking task according to the task execution information, and determining the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage; The status prompt information is displayed based on the information prompt device set on the picking robot.

2. The status prompt method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The determining of the status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot according to the target task execution stage includes: Determining first prompt information according to the target task execution stage in which the picking robot is located, wherein each target task execution stage includes at least one task execution sub-stage; Determining second prompt information according to the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located; Status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot is determined according to the first prompt information and the second prompt information.

3. The status prompt method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The determining of the second prompt information according to the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located includes: Determine the task execution sub-stage in which the picking robot is located, and determine the task operation type corresponding to the task execution sub-stage, and determine the second prompt information based on the task operation type, wherein the task operation type is used to indicate whether the picking robot requires manual cooperation to perform task-related operations.

4. The status prompt method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The determining of the second prompt information according to the task operation type includes: In a case where the task operation type is used to indicate that the picking robot requires manual cooperation to perform task-related operations, operation prompt information corresponding to the task-related operation to be performed is generated as second prompt information.

5. The status prompt method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Obtain the device operating status of the picking robot and determine the status prompt information corresponding to the device operating status, wherein the device operating status includes at least one of a device alarm status, a device sleep status, a device charging status, and a cloud offline status, and the cloud offline status includes a device offline status and / or a device upgrade status.

6. The status prompt method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The determining of status prompt information corresponding to the operating status of the device includes: In a case where the equipment operation state includes the equipment alarm state, determining an equipment alarm type corresponding to the picking robot, wherein the equipment alarm type includes a serious fault and a temporary obstacle; Determine status prompt information corresponding to the device operating status according to the device alarm type.

7. The status prompt method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information prompt device includes at least one of a sound playing device, an indicator light, and an information display device; the information prompt device provided on the picking robot displays the status prompt information, including at least one of the following operations: Playing a target sound effect corresponding to the status prompt information based on the sound playing device provided on the picking robot; determining light information of the indicator light provided on the picking robot according to the status prompt information, and controlling the indicator light to present the light information; The status prompt information is displayed in a preset information display format based on the information display device provided on the picking robot, wherein the information display format includes at least one of graphics, text, animation and video.

8. The status prompt method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An associated robot detection is performed based on the picking robot, movement guidance information corresponding to the picker is generated based on the detection result, and the movement guidance information is displayed, wherein the associated robot is the picking robot that is closest to the picking robot and the distance between the associated robot and the picking robot is within a preset distance range.

9. The status prompt method according to claim 8, characterized in that: The movement guidance information includes first guidance information and second guidance information; and the generation of movement guidance information corresponding to the picker according to the detection result includes: generating first guidance information for prompting a picker to move to the associated robot when an associated robot corresponding to the picking robot is detected; In a case where the associated robot corresponding to the picking robot is not detected, second guidance information is generated for prompting the picker to follow the picking robot.

10. The status prompt method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: When an abnormality is detected in the picking robot, target abnormality information is determined, and at least one abnormality candidate is displayed on the picking robot according to the target abnormality information; In response to an item selection operation for the abnormal candidate item, the selected abnormal candidate item is reported to a target management terminal.

11. A status prompt device, characterized in that: include: a task execution information acquisition module, configured to acquire task execution information of the picking robot during a picking task performed by the picking robot, wherein the picking robot is provided with at least one item storage container for carrying items to be picked corresponding to the picking task, and the picking robot moves between a plurality of shelves in a warehouse to transport items, the shelves including a plurality of cargo storage compartments for respectively storing different items; a status prompt information determination module, configured to determine, based on the task execution information, a target task execution stage of the picking robot from a plurality of preset task execution stages corresponding to the picking task, and determine, based on the target task execution stage, status prompt information corresponding to the picking robot; A status prompt information display module is used to display the status prompt information based on the information prompt device set on the picking robot.

12. A picking robot, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises: one or more processors; a storage device for storing one or more programs, When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the status prompt method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

13. A storage medium containing computer-executable instructions, characterized in that: When executed by a computer processor, the computer executable instructions are used to execute the status prompt method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

14. A computer program product, characterized in that The computer program product comprises a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the computer program implements the status prompt method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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