Optical communication enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system

Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent collaborative system for optical communication enhanced robots, comprising: an intelligent decision-making and planning module, a collaborative sensing module, and an early warning and error correction module. The intelligent decision-making and planning module is used for intelligently planning the movement path of the optical communication robot. The collaborative sensing module is used for data acquisition and information conversion from the sensors configured on the optical communication robot. The early warning and error correction module is used for error correction and early warning processing of the collaborative sensing module. By setting up the intelligent decision-making and planning module, this invention can intelligently allocate handling tasks, plan paths, and handle obstacle avoidance for the optical communication robot, thus improving the operational intelligence of the robot. By setting up a flow-guiding cleaning mechanism and a reciprocating dust-cleaning mechanism, it avoids detection errors caused by environmental factors, significantly improving the flexibility and reliability of controlling the optical communication robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of robot intelligent system technology, specifically relating to an optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system. Background Technology

[0002] Optical communication robots are robots that use optical communication technology to transmit signals. By installing optical communication devices on mobile and fixed equipment, they can achieve point-to-point information interaction, which has high communication efficiency and flexibility. Among them, optical communication AGVs are a common type of optical communication enhanced robots. Optical communication AGVs mainly work through optical beacons and optical receivers installed in the factory. These devices can quickly "receive" route instructions, handling tasks, and adjust their positions in real time. The whole process is very precise and fast.

[0003] In the existing technology, most optical communication AGVs mainly use single point-to-point optical communication for operation control. Although this control method can control the route command reception and transportation process of the optical communication AGV, due to the complexity of the actual environment, when there is sensor dirt, failure, or multiple device route conflicts, the optical communication AGV is prone to stop or collision, resulting in poor operation intelligence, flexibility and reliability of the optical communication AGV.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of the invention and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an optical communication-enhanced intelligent collaborative robot system, which can improve the operational intelligence, flexibility, and reliability of optical communication AGVs.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, a specific embodiment of the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An intelligent collaborative system for optical communication-enhanced robots includes: an intelligent decision-making and planning module, a collaborative sensing module, and an early warning and error correction module. The intelligent decision-making and planning module is used to intelligently plan the travel path of the optical communication robot. The collaborative sensing module is used to collect data and convert information from the sensors configured on the optical communication robot. The early warning and error correction module is used to perform error correction and early warning processing on the collaborative sensing module.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent decision planning module comprises an intelligent allocation unit, a path planning unit, and a conflict avoidance unit. The intelligent allocation unit is used to intelligently allocate the handling tasks of the optical communication robot according to artificial intelligence technology and the task. The path planning unit is used to plan the travel route of the optical communication robot according to the handling task. The conflict avoidance unit is used to avoid conflicts in the travel routes of multiple optical communication robots according to artificial intelligence technology.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the collaborative sensing module comprises a data acquisition and processing module and an information processing unit. The data acquisition and processing module is used to acquire and process sensor data of the optical communication robot, and the information processing unit is used to process and transmit the acquired sensor data.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the early warning and error correction module comprises an early warning unit, an analysis and comparison unit, and an error correction control unit. The early warning unit is used to provide early warning prompts on the operating status of the optical communication robot, the analysis and comparison unit is used to analyze and compare sensor data, and the error correction control unit is used to perform error correction control on the optical communication robot.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the error correction and early warning module further includes a vehicle body. A sensing module is fixedly mounted on one side of the vehicle body, which can sense and detect the positional relationship between the vehicle body and the environment during its movement, thereby enabling real-time adjustment of the vehicle body's travel route. A protective housing is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the vehicle body, and the protective housing and the vehicle body cooperate to form a sensing control cavity. The sensing module is fixedly mounted inside the sensing control cavity. A sensing protection plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the protective housing, and the sensing protection plate is correspondingly arranged with the sensing module; the sensing protection plate provides safety protection for the sensing module. The airflow cleaning mechanism is fixedly mounted on the outside of the protective housing. This mechanism is used to clean the sensor protection plate by blowing air. It consists of an air-blowing plate and a connecting air pipe. The air-blowing plate has an exhaust hole on the side closest to the sensor protection plate. The connecting air pipe is fixedly mounted above the air-blowing plate. A dust-filtering component is fixedly mounted on the outside of the protective housing. This component is used for gas flow guidance and dust filtration in the sensor control cavity. The reciprocating dust-cleaning mechanism is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective housing. This mechanism is used to scrape and clean the sensor protection plate. By using the airflow cleaning mechanism to filter dust from the sensor protection plate, dust adhesion is avoided, thus preventing detection errors caused by dust affecting the sensor module. The reciprocating dust-cleaning mechanism provides auxiliary cleaning for the sensor protection plate, improving the accuracy of data detection of the vehicle body by the sensor module.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the airflow guiding and dust filtering component comprises a pair of air collecting cylinders, an exhaust fan, and a dust filter. The pair of air collecting cylinders are symmetrically mounted on the upper part of the protective housing, the pair of exhaust fans are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the pair of air collecting cylinders, and the pair of dust filter cartridges are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the pair of air collecting cylinders. By controlling the operation of the exhaust fans, the air in the air collecting cylinders is guided and transported, and the airflow guided in the air collecting cylinders is filtered for dust by the dust filter cartridges.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, each of the two gas collecting cylinders has a suction pipe fixedly connected to one of its opposite ends. The suction pipe is connected to the sensing control cavity. An exhaust pipe is connected between the two gas collecting cylinders. The exhaust pipe is connected to a connecting air pipe. An air blowing pipe is connected between the exhaust pipe and the sensing control cavity. By using the suction pipe, exhaust pipe, and air blowing pipe, both ends of the gas collecting cylinders can be connected to the sensing control cavity, thereby controlling the air circulation within the sensing control cavity.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the reciprocating dust removal mechanism comprises a scraper, a moving lead screw, and a guide rod. The scraper contacts the outer surface of the sensor protection plate. The moving lead screw and the guide rod are arranged below the scraper. The moving lead screw is threadedly connected to the scraper, and the scraper is slidably connected to the guide rod. A driving component is fixedly mounted at one end of the moving lead screw. The driving component consists of a pair of receiving plates, a driving gear, a transmission gear, and a driving motor. The pair of receiving plates are rotatably mounted on both sides of the moving lead screw, and both receiving plates are fixedly connected to the side of the protective housing. The driving gear is fixedly connected to the end of the moving lead screw located outside the receiving plates. The transmission gear meshes with the driving gear, and the output shaft of the driving motor is fixedly connected to the transmission gear. By controlling the operation of the driving motor, the transmission gear can be driven to rotate. The moving lead screw rotates synchronously under the meshing action of the driving gear and the transmission gear, so that the scraper can move with the rotation of the moving lead screw under the action of the internal and external threads. The movement of the scraper can scrape and clean the sensor protection plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention improves the intelligent operation of optical communication robots by setting up an intelligent decision-making and planning module, which can intelligently allocate handling tasks, plan paths, and handle obstacle avoidance on the travel route.

[0016] By setting up a flow-guiding cleaning mechanism and a reciprocating dust-removing mechanism, the detection errors of the optical communication robot due to environmental factors are avoided, which significantly improves the flexibility and reliability of controlling the optical communication robot. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a functional diagram of an optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the early warning and error correction module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the early warning and error correction module from another angle in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the early warning and error correction module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure at point C;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a top view of the early warning and error correction module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure at point D.

[0027] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0028] 1-Vehicle body, 2-Sensing module, 3-Protective housing, 4-Sensing protection board, 5-Guiding cleaning mechanism, 501-Blowing plate, 502-Connecting air pipe, 6-Reciprocating dust removal mechanism, 601-Scraper, 602-Moving lead screw, 603-Guide light rod, 604-Storage plate, 605-Drive gear, 606-Transmission gear, 607-Drive motor, 7-Air collection cylinder, 701-Exhaust fan, 702-Dust filter cylinder, 703-Exhaust pipe, 704-Exhaust pipe, 705-Blowing pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this invention, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent collaborative system for optical communication-enhanced robots, comprising: an intelligent decision-making and planning module, a collaborative sensing module, and an early warning and error correction module. The intelligent decision-making and planning module is used to intelligently plan the travel path of the optical communication robot, the collaborative sensing module is used to collect data and convert information from the sensors configured on the optical communication robot, and the early warning and error correction module is used to perform error correction and early warning processing on the collaborative sensing module.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent decision-making and planning module consists of an intelligent allocation unit, a path planning unit, and a conflict avoidance unit. The intelligent allocation unit is used to intelligently allocate the handling tasks of the optical communication robot according to artificial intelligence technology and the task. The path planning unit is used to plan the travel route of the optical communication robot according to the handling task. The conflict avoidance unit is used to avoid conflicts in the travel routes of multiple optical communication robots according to artificial intelligence technology.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the collaborative sensing module consists of a data acquisition and processing module and an information processing unit. The data acquisition and processing module is used to acquire and process sensor data from the optical communication robot, while the information processing unit is used to process and transmit the acquired sensor data.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the early warning and error correction module consists of an early warning unit, an analysis and comparison unit, and an error correction control unit. The early warning unit is used to provide early warnings about the operating status of the optical communication robot, the analysis and comparison unit is used to analyze and compare sensor data, and the error correction control unit is used to perform error correction control on the optical communication robot.

[0034] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the error correction and early warning module also includes a vehicle body 1. A sensor module 2 is fixedly mounted on one side of the vehicle body 1. The sensor module 2 can sense and detect the positional relationship between the vehicle body 1 and the environment during its movement, thereby enabling real-time adjustment of the vehicle body 1's route and providing data support for the route planning of the vehicle body 1.

[0035] like Figure 5As shown, a protective housing 3 is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the vehicle body 1. The protective housing 3 and the vehicle body 1 cooperate to form a sensing and control cavity, and the sensing module 2 is fixedly mounted inside the sensing and control cavity. The protective housing 3 protects the sensing module 2 during assembly.

[0036] like Figure 8 As shown, a sensor protection plate 4 is fixedly mounted on one side of the protective housing 3. The sensor protection plate 4 is set in correspondence with the sensor module 2. The sensor protection plate 4 provides safety protection for the sensor module 2 and improves the detection accuracy of the sensor module 2.

[0037] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the airflow cleaning mechanism 5 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the protective housing 3. The airflow cleaning mechanism 5 is used to clean the sensor protection plate 4 by blowing air. The airflow cleaning mechanism 5 consists of an air blowing plate 501 and a connecting air pipe 502. The air blowing plate 501 has an exhaust hole on the side close to the sensor protection plate 4. The connecting air pipe 502 is fixedly mounted above the air blowing plate 501. Air is delivered into the air blowing plate 501 through the connecting air pipe 502, so that the sensor protection plate 4 can be cleaned by blowing air through the air blowing plate 501, thus avoiding the situation where the sensor module 2 misjudges due to dust adhering to the outside of the sensor protection plate 4.

[0038] like Figures 5 to 9 As shown, a dust-guiding and filtering component is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the protective housing 3. This component is used for guiding and filtering the gas in the sensing and control chamber. The component consists of a pair of air collecting cylinders 7, an exhaust fan 701, and a dust filter cartridge 702. The pair of air collecting cylinders 7 are symmetrically mounted on the upper part of the protective housing 3. The pair of exhaust fans 701 are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the pair of air collecting cylinders 7, and the pair of dust filter cartridges 702 are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the pair of air collecting cylinders 7. By controlling the operation of the exhaust fan 701, the air in the air collecting cylinders 7 is guided and transported, and the air guided through the dust filter cartridge 702 is filtered for dust.

[0039] like Figures 5 to 9As shown, each of the two opposing ends of a pair of air collecting cylinders 7 is fixedly connected to an air extraction pipe 703, which is connected to the sensing control cavity. An exhaust pipe 704 is connected between the two air collecting cylinders 7, and the exhaust pipe 704 is connected to a connecting air pipe 502. An air blowing pipe 705 is connected between the exhaust pipe 704 and the sensing control cavity. Through the air extraction pipe 703, exhaust pipe 704, and air blowing pipe 705, the two ends of the air collecting cylinders 7 can be connected to the sensing control cavity, allowing air in the sensing control cavity to be transported to the air collecting cylinders 7 along the air extraction pipe 703 under the action of the exhaust fan 701. After being filtered for dust, the air is then transported to the sensing control cavity along the exhaust pipe 704 and air blowing pipe 705. By accelerating the airflow in the sensing control cavity, the sensing module 2 is cooled and guided. At the same time, the dust accumulation on the sensing module 2 is prevented by the dust filtration and subsequent air blowing, thus improving the detection accuracy of the sensing module 2.

[0040] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the reciprocating dust cleaning mechanism 6 is fixedly mounted below the protective housing 3. The reciprocating dust cleaning mechanism 6 is used to scrape and clean the sensor protection plate 4. The dust filtration process of the flow-guiding cleaning mechanism 5 prevents dust adhesion to the sensor protection plate 4, thus avoiding detection errors caused by dust affecting the sensor module 2. The reciprocating dust cleaning mechanism 6 provides auxiliary cleaning for the sensor protection plate 4, improving the accuracy of data detection of the vehicle body 1 by the sensor module 2.

[0041] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the reciprocating dust removal mechanism 6 comprises a scraper 601, a moving screw 602, and a guide rod 603. The scraper 601 is in contact with the outer surface of the sensor protection plate 4. The moving screw 602 and the guide rod 603 are arranged below the scraper 601. The moving screw 602 is threadedly connected to the scraper 601, and the scraper 601 is slidably connected to the guide rod 603. A driving component is fixedly mounted at one end of the moving screw 602. The driving component consists of a pair of storage plates 604, a driving gear 605, a transmission gear 606, and a driving motor 607. The pair of storage plates 604 are rotatably mounted on both sides of the moving screw 602, and both storage plates 604 are fixedly connected to the side of the protective housing 3. The driving gear 605 is fixedly connected to the end of the moving screw 602 located outside the storage plate 604. The transmission gear 606 meshes with the driving gear 605. The output shaft of the driving motor 607 is fixedly connected to the transmission gear 606. By controlling the operation of the drive motor 607, the transmission gear 606 can be driven to rotate. The moving screw 602 rotates synchronously under the meshing action of the drive gear 605 and the transmission gear 606, so that the scraper 601 can move with the rotation of the moving screw 602 under the action of the internal and external threads. The movement of the scraper 601 can scrape and clean the dust on the sensor protection plate 4.

[0042] In practical use, during the process of moving and transporting goods on vehicle body 1, the sensor module 2 can detect the position and data of vehicle body 1, so that the intelligent decision-making and planning module can plan the route and avoid conflicts for vehicle body 1.

[0043] Meanwhile, in practical applications, the air in the sensing control cavity can be drawn out by controlling the operation of a pair of exhaust fans 701. Under the action of the exhaust fans 701, the air in the sensing control cavity is transported to the air collection cylinder 7 along the exhaust pipe 703, and after being filtered by the dust filter cylinder 702, it is discharged into the sensing control cavity along the exhaust pipe 704 and the blowing pipe 705. By drawing out, filtering dust and discharging the air in the sensing control cavity, the air circulation in the sensing control cavity can be accelerated, thereby heat dissipation and dust filtration of the sensing module 2.

[0044] In addition, the filtered air can be transported to the air blowing plate 501 through the exhaust pipe 704 and the connecting air pipe 502, and discharged by the air blowing plate 501. By discharging air to the sensor protection plate 4 through the air blowing plate 501, the sensor protection plate 4 can be cleaned by blowing air, thus avoiding the adverse effects of dust adhering to the surface of the sensor protection plate 4 on the detection accuracy of the sensor module 2.

[0045] In addition, the transmission gear 606 can be driven to rotate by controlling the operation of the drive motor 607. The moving screw 602 can drive the scraper 601 to move along the guide rod 603 under the meshing action of the drive gear 605 and the transmission gear 606. By controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the output shaft of the drive motor 607, the scraper 601 can reciprocate on the surface of the sensor protection plate 4. Through the reciprocating movement of the scraper 601, the dust on the surface of the sensor protection plate 4 can be scraped and cleaned, which further improves the detection accuracy of the sensor module 2.

[0046] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0047] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A robot intelligent collaboration system with enhanced optical communication, characterized in that, include: The system comprises an intelligent decision-making and planning module, a collaborative sensing module, and an early warning and error correction module. The intelligent decision-making and planning module is used to intelligently plan the travel path of the optical communication robot. The collaborative sensing module is used to collect data and convert information from the sensors configured on the optical communication robot. The early warning and error correction module is used to perform error correction and early warning processing on the collaborative sensing module. The early warning and error correction module also includes a vehicle body. A sensing module is fixedly mounted on one side of the vehicle body, and a protective housing is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the vehicle body. The protective housing and the vehicle body cooperate to form a sensing control cavity. The sensing module is fixedly mounted in the sensing control cavity. A sensing protection plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the protective housing. The sensing protection plate is correspondingly set with the sensing module. A flow-guiding cleaning mechanism is fixedly mounted on the outside of the protective housing. The flow-guiding cleaning mechanism is used to perform air blowing dust removal on the sensor protection plate. The flow-guiding cleaning mechanism consists of an air blowing plate and a connecting air pipe. The air blowing plate has an exhaust hole on the side close to the sensor protection plate. The connecting air pipe is fixedly mounted on the top of the air blowing plate. A flow-guiding dust filter component is fixedly mounted on the outside of the protective housing. The flow-guiding dust filter component is used to guide gas flow and filter dust in the sensor control cavity. A reciprocating dust removal mechanism is fixedly mounted on the lower part of the protective housing. The reciprocating dust removal mechanism is used to scrape and clean the sensor protection plate. The reciprocating dust removal mechanism includes a scraper, a moving screw, and a guide light rod. The scraper is in contact with the outer surface of the sensor protection plate. The moving screw and the guide light rod are arranged below the scraper. The moving screw is threadedly connected to the scraper, and the scraper is slidably connected to the guide light rod. A drive component is fixedly mounted at one end of the moving screw. The drive component consists of a pair of storage plates, a drive gear, a transmission gear, and a drive motor. The pair of storage plates are mounted on both sides of the moving lead screw, and both of the storage plates are fixedly connected to the side of the protective housing. The drive gear is fixedly connected to the end of the moving lead screw located outside the storage plates. The transmission gear meshes with the drive gear, and the output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the transmission gear.

2. The optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent decision-making and planning module consists of an intelligent allocation unit, a path planning unit, and a conflict avoidance unit. The intelligent allocation unit is used to intelligently allocate the handling tasks of the optical communication robot according to artificial intelligence technology and the task.

3. The optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The path planning unit is used to plan the travel route of the optical communication robot according to the handling task, and the conflict avoidance unit is used to avoid conflicts in the travel routes of multiple optical communication robots according to artificial intelligence technology.

4. The optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collaborative sensing module consists of a data acquisition and processing module and an information processing unit. The data acquisition and processing module is used to acquire and process sensor data from the optical communication robot, and the information processing unit is used to process and transmit the acquired sensor data.

5. The optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The early warning and error correction module consists of an early warning unit, an analysis and comparison unit, and an error correction control unit. The early warning unit is used to provide early warnings about the operating status of the optical communication robot. The analysis and comparison unit is used to analyze and compare sensor data. The error correction control unit is used to perform error correction control on the optical communication robot.

6. The optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust-guiding and filtering component consists of a pair of air collecting cylinders, an exhaust fan, and a dust filter. The pair of air collecting cylinders are symmetrically mounted on the top of the protective housing. The pair of exhaust fans are fixedly mounted on the opposite side of the pair of air collecting cylinders. The pair of dust filter cartridges are fixedly mounted on the opposite side of the pair of air collecting cylinders.

7. The optical communication-enhanced robot intelligent collaboration system according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each pair of gas collecting cylinders has a fixed suction pipe at one of its opposite ends. The suction pipe is connected to the sensing and control cavity. An exhaust pipe is connected between the pair of gas collecting cylinders. The exhaust pipe is connected to a connecting air pipe. An air blowing pipe is connected between the exhaust pipe and the sensing and control cavity.

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