A vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle comprises: a first receiving position for receiving an aircraft; a second receiving position for receiving a body intelligence; and a control device in communication with the aircraft and the body intelligence respectively, the control device being configured to control at least one of the following: the first receiving position to facilitate take-off and landing of the aircraft and energy supply to the aircraft; and the second receiving position to facilitate departure and return of the body intelligence from and to the vehicle and / or energy supply to the body intelligence. The vehicle provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can receive the aircraft and the body intelligence through the first receiving position and the second receiving position respectively, and is in communication with them respectively, so that the vehicle, the aircraft and the body intelligence can be controlled in coordination through the control device, more abundant functions are provided, and the vehicle can be applied to more scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Among related technologies, a drone-robot intelligent collaborative system is disclosed, comprising: a drone, a robot dog, and a ground control system. The robot dog is mounted on a helipad for drone take-off and landing, enabling efficient and intelligent docking between the drone and the ground control system. However, this system is centered on a fixed ground control system, limiting its application scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides a vehicle that at least partially solves the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] This disclosure provides a vehicle, including:

[0005] The first storage compartment is used to store the aircraft.

[0006] A second storage compartment, used to store embodied intelligence; and

[0007] A control device, which is connected to both the aircraft and the embodied intelligent communication system, is used to perform at least one of the following controls:

[0008] Control the first storage position to facilitate the take-off and landing of the aircraft and to recharge the aircraft;

[0009] Control the second storage location to allow the embodied intelligence to leave the vehicle, return to the vehicle, and / or recharge the embodied intelligence.

[0010] In some embodiments, the aircraft is connected to the embodied intelligent communication system.

[0011] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: control the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence to perform at least one of the following functions: inspection, item delivery, environmental information detection, disaster response, mapping, and geographic survey.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: set inspection targets, determine inspection ranges, and send inspection signals.

[0013] In some embodiments, the aircraft is configured to: upon receiving the inspection signal, fly to the inspection range to conduct an inspection and transmit image data.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: control the vehicle to move to the inspection target when the inspection target is determined based on the image data sent by the aircraft.

[0015] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: control the embodied intelligence to move to the inspection target when an inspection target is determined based on image data sent by the aircraft.

[0016] In some embodiments, the aircraft is further configured to: track the inspection target and send the current location information of the inspection target to the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence, so that the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence moves to the current location.

[0017] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: determine the completion of the inspection based on the image data transmitted by the aircraft and the image data transmitted by the embodied intelligence.

[0018] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: control two of the vehicle, the aircraft, and the embodied intelligence to track a third party therein.

[0019] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: control the vehicle to move to the location of the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence when the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence has insufficient range.

[0020] In some embodiments, the control device is further configured to: control the other of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence and / or the vehicle to move to the location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence when the communication connection between the aircraft and the embodied intelligence is disconnected from the vehicle.

[0021] In some embodiments, when the aircraft and the other of the embodied intelligence move to the location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence, the aircraft and the other of the embodied intelligence send a reconnection message to the aircraft and the embodied intelligence to enable the aircraft and the embodied intelligence to reconnect with the vehicle.

[0022] In some embodiments, the aircraft includes at least one of the following:

[0023] The first image module is used to acquire images of the target area and lock onto the target.

[0024] A first positioning module, used for positioning the aircraft and locking the target location; and

[0025] The first obstacle avoidance module is used to ensure flight safety during the flight of the aircraft.

[0026] In some embodiments, the embodied intelligence includes at least one of the following:

[0027] The second image module is used to acquire images of the target area and surrounding environmental information.

[0028] A second positioning module, used for positioning and route planning of the embodied intelligence; and

[0029] A load module, which is used to load the required items.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first storage compartment is located at any one of the vehicle's roof, front trunk, and rear trunk.

[0031] In some embodiments, the second storage compartment is located at any one of the vehicle's roof, front trunk, and rear trunk.

[0032] In some embodiments, the aircraft includes: a drone.

[0033] In some embodiments, the embodied intelligence includes: a robot dog and / or a robot.

[0034] In some embodiments, the vehicle is a smart connected vehicle.

[0035] The vehicle provided in this embodiment can store an aircraft and an embodied intelligence respectively through a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment, and can communicate with them respectively. Thus, the vehicle, aircraft and embodied intelligence can be coordinated and controlled through a control device, providing richer functions and making it easier to apply to more scenarios.

[0036] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution disclosed herein. In order to better understand the technical means of this disclosure and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this disclosure are described below. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0038] To gain a more complete understanding of this disclosure and its beneficial effects, the following description will be made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals denote the same parts in the following description.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle according to some embodiments;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle according to some other embodiments;

[0041] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to some embodiments;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a control flowchart for a vehicle according to some embodiments;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a control flowchart for a vehicle according to some other embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0045] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or relative positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, the above-mentioned orientational descriptions can be flexibly set in practical applications, provided that the relative positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings are satisfied.

[0046] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0047] Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0048] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "electrical connection," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed electrical connections, detachable electrical connections, or integral electrical connections. Connections can be direct or indirect through an intermediate medium, and can be internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] In embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in embodiments of this disclosure is not limited. Functions may be performed in the order shown or discussed, or may be performed substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0050] In this disclosure, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or illustration. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this disclosure should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0051] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, this disclosure provides a vehicle, including:

[0053] The first storage compartment is used to store the aircraft.

[0054] The second storage compartment is used to store embodied intelligence; and

[0055] The control device is connected to the aircraft and the embodied intelligent communication system respectively, and is used to achieve at least one of the following controls:

[0056] Control the first storage position to facilitate the takeoff and landing of the aircraft and to recharge the aircraft;

[0057] Control the second storage location to facilitate the embodied intelligence leaving the vehicle, returning to the vehicle, and / or recharging the embodied intelligence.

[0058] The vehicle provided in this embodiment can store an aircraft and an embodied intelligence respectively through a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment, and can communicate with them respectively. Thus, the vehicle, aircraft and embodied intelligence can be coordinated and controlled through a control device, providing richer functions and making it easier to apply to more scenarios.

[0059] Compared to the drone and robot dog collaborative technology in related technologies, the embodiments of this disclosure can be centered on the vehicle, that is, the vehicle is used as a mobile ground control system, realizing mobile collaborative control of the vehicle, the aircraft and the embodied intelligence, thereby getting rid of the limitations of the fixed ground control system, realizing richer functions and being applied to more usage scenarios.

[0060] If the inspection scope and capabilities of vehicles, aircraft, and intelligent devices can be comprehensively improved, rapid response can be achieved in the event of an emergency, saving manpower and resources.

[0061] Compared to related technologies that employ ground-based control systems, the embodiments of this disclosure utilize vehicles to implement the functions of a ground-based control system. In other words, the vehicle functions as a ground control tower, greatly enhancing flexibility. Simultaneously, the vehicle can provide all-weather, multi-terrain deployment capabilities for aircraft and intelligent personal devices.

[0062] In addition, vehicles can recharge aircraft and embody intelligence, such as through charging and / or refueling, which greatly improves the endurance of aircraft and embody intelligence and has a positive impact on inspection range and inspection efficiency.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the aircraft is connected to the embodied intelligent communication system.

[0064] Aircraft and embodied intelligence can communicate with each other, enabling vehicles, aircraft, and embodied intelligence to communicate with each other, share images and coordinates, and ensure efficient mission completion. Furthermore, vehicles provide deployment and refueling capabilities for aircraft such as drones and embodied intelligence such as robotic dogs; aircraft such as drones can provide wide-area search capabilities; and embodied intelligence such as robotic dogs can provide detailed ground reconnaissance capabilities. The three work together to compensate for the shortcomings of any single entity (a single vehicle, aircraft, or embodied intelligence).

[0065] In some embodiments, the control device is also used to control the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence to perform at least one of the following functions: inspection, item delivery, environmental information detection, disaster response, mapping, and geographic survey.

[0066] Vehicles, aircraft, and embodied intelligence can perform a variety of functions individually or collaboratively. For example, aircraft and / or embodied intelligence can be controlled to perform various functions such as inspection, delivery of goods, detection of environmental information, disaster response, surveying, and geographic investigation.

[0067] The inspection function can be used to detect environmental information within a certain range through aircraft and / or embodied intelligence, and to search for and track targets within a certain range (such as moving to a certain range of the target).

[0068] Items can be dropped by controlling the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence to move to the target point or near the target (within a certain range of the target) and then dropping the items, or by making it easier for the target to collect the items from the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence.

[0069] Disaster response can enable aircraft and / or embodied intelligence to enter dangerous areas during disasters such as earthquakes, providing real-time images. Embodied intelligence can also carry food and medicine to facilitate disaster relief.

[0070] Surveying can be used to measure, collect, and map the shape, size, spatial location, and attributes of natural geographic features or artificial structures on the Earth's surface by controlling aircraft and / or embodied intelligence.

[0071] Geographic surveys can use controlled aircraft and / or embodied intelligence to collect, analyze, and present geospatial data through a systematic approach to support scientific activities such as land planning, environmental research, and social science applications.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control device is also used for: setting inspection targets, determining inspection range, and sending inspection signals.

[0073] The control device can set inspection targets, determine inspection ranges, and send inspection signals, thereby controlling the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence to achieve the inspection function.

[0074] The inspection target can be an aircraft and / or an intelligent object to be searched, or it can be a living organism such as a person to be searched, or a non-living object such as a building or water source.

[0075] The inspection range can be a certain area around the vehicle, such as a 10-kilometer radius around the vehicle.

[0076] Inspection signals can be signals that control aircraft and / or embodied intelligence to perform inspections.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the aircraft is used to: fly to the inspection area to conduct inspection and send image data when it receives an inspection signal.

[0078] Upon receiving an inspection signal, the aircraft can take off from the vehicle's first storage position and fly to the inspection area to conduct an inspection. At the same time, it can send inspection image data and / or coordinate information during the inspection to determine whether the inspection target has been found.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control device is also used to: control the vehicle to move to the inspection target when the inspection target is determined based on the image data sent by the aircraft.

[0080] When determining the inspection target based on the image data sent by the aircraft, the control device can control the vehicle to move to the inspection target, such as to the closest point that the vehicle can reach, so as to facilitate the confirmation of the inspection target or dispatch of support.

[0081] Controlling the vehicle to move to the inspection target can mean controlling the vehicle to move to the inspection target point or within a certain range of the inspection target point.

[0082] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control device is also used to: control the embodied intelligence to move to the inspection target when the inspection target is determined based on the image data sent by the aircraft.

[0083] When determining the inspection target based on the image data sent by the aircraft, the control device can control the embodied intelligence to move to the inspection target location. For example, it can control the embodied intelligence to carry medicines, physical objects, tools, etc., to provide to the inspection target.

[0084] Controlling the embodied intelligence to move to the inspection target can mean controlling the embodied intelligence to move to the inspection target point or within a certain range of the inspection target.

[0085] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the aircraft is also used to: track the inspection target and send the current location information of the inspection target to the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence, so that the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence can move to the current location.

[0086] The aircraft can also track inspection targets. For example, when tracking the movement of the inspection target, the aircraft can send the current location information of the inspection target (such as in real time) to the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence so that the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence can move to the current location, thereby facilitating the tracking of the inspection target.

[0087] Moving a vehicle and / or its intelligent entity to its current location can mean moving the vehicle and / or its intelligent entity to the current location of the inspection target or to a certain distance from the current location.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control device is also used to: determine the completion of the inspection based on the image data sent by the aircraft and the image data sent by the embodied intelligence.

[0089] By comparing the image data sent by the aircraft and the image data sent by the embodied intelligence, the control device can determine whether the inspection has been completed.

[0090] During the inspection, the aircraft and / or its integrated intelligence can return to the vehicle to recharge in a timely manner based on its own endurance, so as to ensure the completion of the inspection with stronger endurance guarantee.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control device is also used to control two of the vehicles, aircraft, and embodied intelligence to track a third party.

[0092] In actual field operations, aircraft and embodied intelligence are prone to problems such as insufficient battery life requiring them to return to the vehicle or loss of signal.

[0093] To address the aforementioned issues, the control device can control two of the vehicle, aircraft, and embodied intelligence to track the third party. For example, it can control the vehicle and aircraft to track the embodied intelligence, or it can control the vehicle and embodied intelligence to track the aircraft, thereby achieving three-way tracking and protection of the vehicle, aircraft, and embodied intelligence.

[0094] Controlling two of the vehicle, aircraft, and embodied intelligence to track a third party allows for the movement of either component to the third party's current location or within a certain range of its current location. Furthermore, when the third party moves, the other two components can move accordingly. In other words, it's possible to maintain a certain distance (which can be zero or a specific value) between the vehicle, aircraft, and embodied intelligence and the third party. This facilitates the other components' ability to view and retrieve the third party, thereby protecting it.

[0095] Understandably, the aircraft can move above (directly above or diagonally above) the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence, and can land on the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence, etc.

[0096] Similarly, the vehicle can move below the aircraft (directly below or diagonally below), and the vehicle can move within a certain range of the embodied intelligence.

[0097] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control device is also used to: control the vehicle to move to the location of the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence when the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence has insufficient endurance.

[0098] When the aircraft and / or the embody intelligence is running out of power, the control device can move the vehicle to the location of the aircraft and / or the embody intelligence, so as to facilitate timely replenishment of power to the aircraft and / or the embody intelligence and thus ensure its endurance.

[0099] Insufficient endurance of an aircraft and / or its embody can be caused by the aircraft and / or its embody's kinetic energy falling below a certain value, such as the aircraft and / or its embody's battery level falling below a certain value and / or fuel level falling below a certain value, or the aircraft and / or its embody's range falling below a certain value.

[0100] Controlling the vehicle to move to the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence can be done by controlling the vehicle to move to the current location of the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence or to a certain range from the current location of the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence.

[0101] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control device is also used to: control the other of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence and / or the vehicle to move to the location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence when the communication connection between the aircraft and the embodied intelligence and the vehicle is lost.

[0102] Controlling the other one of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence and / or the vehicle to move to the location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence can be controlling the other one of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence and / or the vehicle to move to the current location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence or within a certain range of the current location.

[0103] When the communication connection between the aircraft and the embodied AI is lost from the vehicle, the control device can control the other aircraft and the embodied AI, and / or the vehicle, to move to the location of the aircraft and the embodied AI. For example, if the communication connection between the aircraft and the vehicle is lost, the control device can control the embodied AI and / or the vehicle to move to the aircraft (the location of the aircraft before the connection loss can be determined based on the coordinates of the aircraft before the connection loss). Alternatively, if the communication connection between the embodied AI and the vehicle is lost, the control device can control the aircraft and / or the vehicle to move to the embodied AI (the location of the embodied AI before the connection loss can be determined based on the coordinates of the embodied AI before the connection loss). This facilitates the tracking and protection of the aircraft and the embodied AI.

[0104] In some embodiments, when the other of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence moves to the location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence, the other of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence sends a reconnection message to the aircraft and the embodied intelligence to enable the aircraft and the embodied intelligence to reconnect with the vehicle.

[0105] When one of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence moves to the location of the other, the other sends a reconnection message to the first, enabling them to re-establish communication with the vehicle. For example, if the aircraft moves to the location of the embodied intelligence, it can send a reconnection message to the embodied intelligence to re-establish communication with the vehicle. Alternatively, if the embodied intelligence moves to the location of the aircraft, it can send a reconnection message to the aircraft to re-establish communication with the vehicle. This ensures effective tracking and protection.

[0106] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the aircraft includes at least one of the following:

[0107] The first image module is used to acquire images of the target area and lock onto the target.

[0108] The first positioning module is used for positioning the aircraft and locking onto the target location; and

[0109] The first obstacle avoidance module is used to ensure flight safety during aircraft flight.

[0110] The aircraft may include various suitable structures, such as a first image module, a first positioning module, and a first obstacle avoidance module, thereby facilitating the implementation of various functions.

[0111] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, embodied intelligence includes at least one of the following:

[0112] The second image module is used to acquire images of the target area and surrounding environmental information.

[0113] The second positioning module is used for positioning and route planning in embodied intelligence; and

[0114] Load module, used to load the required items.

[0115] Embodied intelligence can include various suitable structures, such as a second image module, a second positioning module, and a load module, thereby facilitating the implementation of various functions.

[0116] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, the first storage compartment can be located anywhere on the vehicle's roof, front trunk, or rear trunk.

[0117] The first storage compartment can be located in various suitable locations on the vehicle, such as on the roof, in the front trunk, or in the rear trunk. In some embodiments, the first storage compartment can be located on the roof of the vehicle. The first storage compartment can be an aircraft storage unit located on the roof.

[0118] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second storage compartment can be located anywhere on the vehicle's roof, front trunk, or rear trunk.

[0119] The second storage compartment can be located in various suitable locations on the vehicle, such as on the roof, in the front trunk, or in the rear trunk. In some embodiments, the second storage compartment can be located in the rear trunk. The second storage compartment can be a self-contained intelligent warehouse located in the rear trunk.

[0120] In some embodiments, the aircraft includes: a drone.

[0121] The aircraft can be any suitable flying device, such as a drone.

[0122] In some embodiments, embodied intelligence includes: a robot dog and / or a robot.

[0123] Embodied intelligence can be applied to various suitable devices, such as robotic dogs and / or robots.

[0124] In some embodiments, the vehicle is a smart connected vehicle.

[0125] The vehicle can be any suitable type of vehicle, such as a fuel vehicle or a new energy vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle is an intelligent connected vehicle, which can better expand the application scenarios of vehicles, aircraft, and embodied intelligence. For example, the vehicle can interact with other vehicles to control aircraft and / or embodied intelligence to provide environmental perception information to other vehicles and perform the operation of other vehicles for inspection, etc.

[0126] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a car (equivalent to a ground control tower), a vehicle-mounted drone, and a vehicle-mounted robot dog can form a collaborative system.

[0127] The drone includes: an image module for collecting images of the inspection area and locking onto targets, a positioning module for locating the drone and locking onto the target's position, and an obstacle avoidance module for ensuring flight safety during drone flight.

[0128] The robot dog includes: an image module for acquiring images and information about the surrounding environment, a positioning module for locating the robot dog and planning routes, and a load module for carrying items (such as medicines, physical objects, and tools) needed for the task.

[0129] The car acts as a ground control tower, possessing central control and managing the communication of the entire system. It can send commands to drones and robotic dogs while receiving images and coordinate information returned by the drones and robotic dogs. The car roof has a drone hangar, serving as a take-off and landing platform for drones and also providing them with refueling. The car trunk has a robotic dog loading platform, similar to a drone hangar, providing storage and refueling space for the robotic dogs.

[0130] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the drone storage is placed on the roof of the car, and the robot dog module is placed in the trunk of the car. The two modules are independent of each other and do not encroach on the passenger space of the car.

[0131] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inspection control process is as follows:

[0132] 1. The control tower (vehicle) sets the inspection target, determines the inspection range, and issues the inspection start command.

[0133] 2. Upon receiving the inspection command, the drone opens its cabin, takes off, and conducts an inspection within the designated area. It activates its image module to record data and transmits the images and coordinate information to the control tower in real time. The control tower processes and analyzes the image data to determine if the inspection target has been detected.

[0134] 3. Once the control tower confirms that the drone has initially locked onto the target, it will use the target coordinates fed back by the drone to plan a route to the nearest point to the target (the closest point to the target that a car can reach).

[0135] 4. Deploy the robot dog and increase its load (medicine, objects, tools, etc.) according to the mission requirements. The robot dog moves towards the target location according to the route planned by the control tower, records the environment along the route through the image module, and avoids obstacles when it encounters them.

[0136] 5. If the target moves, the drone tracks the target and updates the coordinates to the robot dog in real time. The robot dog then updates its route and moves toward the target.

[0137] 6. Once the robot dog reaches the designated target location, it determines whether the inspection task is complete based on the first image captured by the drone and the second image captured by the robot dog. Throughout the process, both the drone and the robot dog can return to the vehicle for recharging.

[0138] 7. After completing the task, summarize the experience gained and provide suggestions for improvement to the system to ensure that the next task is completed more smoothly.

[0139] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, during actual field operations, the equipment is prone to insufficient battery life, requiring it to return to the vehicle, and signal loss. To address this issue, the following example illustrates the problem:

[0140] 1. If the robot dog encounters special circumstances, such as insufficient battery power to return to the car, or loss of signal, there is a risk of loss or damage.

[0141] 2. The system analyzes the locations of both the car and the drone and schedules them accordingly. If the drone is the closest, it immediately travels to the location where the robot dog was disconnected.

[0142] 3. After the drone reaches the designated coordinates, it returns image data to the car and assists the robot dog in reconnecting with the car as much as possible (such as sending reconnection or wake-up messages) to ensure equipment protection.

[0143] 4. Guided by the drone, the vehicle then arrives at the designated location, where operators retrieve the equipment, troubleshoot any malfunctions, and recharge it.

[0144] The vehicle provided in this embodiment can store an aircraft and an embodied intelligence respectively through a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment, and can communicate with them respectively. Thus, the vehicle, aircraft and embodied intelligence can be coordinated and controlled through a control device, providing richer functions and making it easier to apply to more scenarios.

[0145] The embodiments of this disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The first storage compartment is used to store the aircraft. A second storage compartment, used to store embodied intelligence; and A control device, which is connected to both the aircraft and the embodied intelligent communication system, is used to perform at least one of the following controls: Control the first storage position to facilitate the take-off and landing of the aircraft, and / or to recharge the aircraft; Control the second storage location to allow the embodied intelligence to leave the vehicle, return to the vehicle, and / or recharge the embodied intelligence.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aircraft is connected to the embodied intelligent communication system.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device is also used to control the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence to perform at least one of the following functions: inspection, item delivery, environmental information detection, disaster response, mapping, and geographic survey.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device is also used for: setting inspection targets, determining inspection range, and sending inspection signals.

5. The vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The aircraft is used to: upon receiving the inspection signal, fly to the inspection range to conduct an inspection and send image data.

6. The vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control device is also used to: when determining the inspection target based on the image data sent by the aircraft, control the vehicle to move to the inspection target.

7. The vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control device is also used to: when determining the inspection target based on the image data sent by the aircraft, control the embodied intelligence to move to the inspection target.

8. The vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The aircraft is also used to: track the inspection target and send the current location information of the inspection target to the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence, so that the vehicle and / or the embodied intelligence can move to the current location.

9. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The control device is also used to: determine the completion of the inspection based on the image data sent by the aircraft and the image data sent by the embodied intelligence.

10. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device is also used to control two of the vehicle, the aircraft, and the embodied intelligence to track a third party.

11. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device is also used to: when the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence has insufficient range, control the vehicle to move to the location of the aircraft and / or the embodied intelligence.

12. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device is also configured to: when the communication connection between the aircraft and the embodied intelligence is lost from the vehicle, control the other of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence and / or the vehicle to move to the location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence.

13. The vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that, When the aircraft and the other of the embodied intelligence move to the location of the aircraft and the embodied intelligence, the aircraft and the other of the embodied intelligence send a reconnection message to the aircraft and the embodied intelligence so that the aircraft and the embodied intelligence can reconnect to the vehicle.

14. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aircraft includes at least one of the following: The first image module is used to acquire images of the target area and lock onto the target. A first positioning module, used for positioning the aircraft and locking the target location; and A first obstacle avoidance module, which is used to ensure flight safety during the flight of the aircraft; and / or The embodied intelligence includes at least one of the following: The second image module is used to acquire images of the target area and surrounding environmental information. The second positioning module is used for the positioning and route planning of the embodied intelligence; as well as A load module, which is used to load the required items.

15. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage compartment is located at any one of the vehicle's roof, front trunk, and rear trunk; and / or The second storage compartment is located anywhere on the roof, front trunk, or rear trunk of the vehicle. and / or The aircraft includes: unmanned aerial vehicles; and / or The embodied intelligence includes: robotic dogs and / or robots; and / or The vehicle in question is an intelligent connected vehicle.

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