Module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of robot dog

By integrating lidar and multi-sensor fusion technology on the robot dog, the problems of autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of the robot dog in complex environments are solved, high-precision path planning and obstacle avoidance are achieved, the cost and risk of manual inspections are reduced, and inspection efficiency and data utilization are improved.

CN223384381UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26SHENZHEN LIUXING TECHNOLOGY LTD
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Application Number
CN202422190462.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

Existing robot dogs lack autonomous navigation capabilities in complex environments and are unable to achieve high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance. Traditional optical video inspection methods cannot meet the needs of complex scenarios, and manual inspections are costly and pose safety risks.

Method used

A module for a robot dog is provided, which integrates lidar, camera and multi-sensor fusion technology to achieve high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance. The camera on the module host performs video shooting and lidar detection and sensing, and combines a three-dimensional reconstruction algorithm to complete inspections of complex scenes.

Benefits of technology

The robot dog has achieved high-precision autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction in complex environments, reducing the cost and safety risks of manual inspections and improving inspection efficiency and data utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of robot intelligent inspection, in particular to a module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog, which comprises a robot dog main body, a mounting shell is mounted at one end of the top of the robot dog main body, and a switch is mounted at one end of the surface of the mounting shell; and a module host is arranged above the mounting shell, a laser radar is mounted at the top end of the module host, and cameras are fixed to the two sides of the surface of the module host. According to the utility model, through pressing the switch, the battery male connector and the battery female connector in the battery compartment are connected to supply power to the module host, then video photographing is carried out through the two cameras on the surface of the module host, inspection of a complex scene is completed, and detection induction is carried out through the laser radar on the top of the module host. And high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance are completed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of robot intelligent inspection, in particular to a module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial automation and intelligence, the demand for inspections in industrial scenarios is also increasing. Traditional inspection methods rely primarily on manual labor, which is high-risk, costly, and inefficient. This is especially true in hazardous environments, such as chemical plants and power facilities. Manual inspections are not only costly but also pose safety risks. Robot dogs are gradually being introduced as intelligent inspection devices, but existing technologies are mostly remotely operated and cannot achieve real-time autonomous inspections. Furthermore, traditional inspections rely primarily on optical video, which cannot accurately record and analyze complex spatial information, limiting inspection effectiveness and data utilization.

[0003] Existing robot dogs lack the ability to autonomously navigate in complex environments, making it impossible to achieve high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance. Existing optical video inspection methods struggle to meet the inspection needs of complex scenarios. Manual inspections are costly and pose significant safety risks. Therefore, a module for autonomous navigation and 3D reconstruction of robot dogs is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background technology that the existing technology cannot achieve high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance, is difficult to meet the inspection needs of complex scenes, and if manual inspection is required, the cost is high and the safety risks are great.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog, comprising a robot dog body, a mounting shell being installed at one end of the top of the robot dog body, and a switch being installed at one end of the surface of the mounting shell; a module host being arranged above the mounting shell, a laser radar being installed at the top of the module host, and cameras being fixed on both sides of the surface of the module host.

[0006] Preferably, fixing bolts are provided on both sides of the surface of the mounting shell, and one end of the fixing bolt passes through the mounting shell and is threadedly fixedly connected to the surface of the robot dog body.

[0007] Preferably, a battery compartment is provided on the surface of the mounting shell, and the battery compartment is used for placing batteries.

[0008] Preferably, the surface of the battery compartment is covered with a battery cover, and the battery cover and the battery compartment are fixed by four screws.

[0009] Preferably, a male connector is provided at one end of the mounting shell, and a female connector is provided at one side of the bottom of the module host, and when the mounting shell is connected to the module host, the female connector and the male connector are plugged into each other.

[0010] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: when assembling the module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of the robot dog, the mounting shell is installed on the robot dog body using fixing bolts, and then the module host is connected to each other using the female connector and the male connector to complete the assembly; during implementation, by pressing the switch, the male connector and the female connector of the battery inside the battery compartment are connected to power the module host, and then video photography is performed through the two cameras on the surface of the module host to complete the inspection of complex scenes, and detection and sensing are performed through the laser radar on the top of the module host to complete high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional appearance structure of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the robot dog of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front oblique structure of the installation shell of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear oblique structure of the installation shell of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the oblique structure of the module host of the present utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1. Robot dog body; 2. Mounting shell; 21. Male connector; 22. Switch; 23. Fixing bolt; 24. Battery compartment; 25. Battery cover; 3. Module host; 31. Female connector; 32. Camera; 33. LiDAR. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "upper, lower, left, right", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. At the same time, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] The structure of a module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog provided by the utility model is as follows Figure 1 、 Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, it includes a robot dog body 1, a mounting shell 2 is installed at one end of the top of the robot dog body 1, and a switch 22 is installed at one end of the surface of the mounting shell 2, fixing bolts 23 are provided on both sides of the surface of the mounting shell 2, and one end of the fixing bolts 23 passes through the mounting shell 2 and is threadedly fixed to the surface of the robot dog body 1, a battery compartment 24 is opened on the surface of the mounting shell 2, and the battery compartment 24 is used for placing batteries, and the surface of the battery compartment 24 is covered with a battery cover 25, and the battery cover 25 and the battery compartment 24 are fixed by four screws.

[0019] During implementation, the mounting shell 2 is mounted on the robot dog body 1 using the fixing bolts 23 , and then the module host 3 is connected to each other using the female connector 31 and the male connector 21 .

[0020] Furthermore, if Figure 2 as well as Figure 5 As shown, a module host 3 is arranged above the mounting shell 2, a laser radar 33 is installed on the top of the module host 3, cameras 32 are fixed on both sides of the surface of the module host 3, a male connector 21 is provided at one end of the mounting shell 2, and a female connector 31 is provided on one side of the bottom of the module host 3, and when the mounting shell 2 is connected to the module host 3, the female connector 31 and the male connector 21 are plugged into each other to achieve electrical connection.

[0021] During implementation, by pressing the switch 22, the battery male connector 21 and the female connector 31 inside the battery compartment 24 are connected to power the module host 3. Then, video photography is performed through the two cameras 32 on the surface of the module host 3 to complete the inspection of complex scenes. Detection and sensing are performed through the laser radar 33 on the top of the module host 3 to complete high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance.

[0022] The present invention also combines advanced multi-sensor fusion technology and 3D reconstruction algorithms, and can complete high-precision 3D mapping and model construction in complex environments in a short period of time. The present invention also includes but is not limited to radar, inertial measurement unit (IMU), high-resolution camera and GPS modules, power supply and fixing modules, and an integrated computing platform for performing data processing and model generation; the multi-sensor fusion technology adopted by the present invention integrates the precise distance measurement of lidar, the real-time attitude tracking of IMU, the high-resolution imaging of the camera and the precise positioning of GPS, ensuring that high-quality 3D data can be obtained in various environments, and can realize autonomous navigation and 3D reconstruction.

[0023] Working principle: When in use, first use the fixing bolts 23 to install the mounting shell 2 on the robot dog body 1, and then plug the module host 3 into the female connector 31 and the male connector 21 to complete the assembly.

[0024] When in use, by pressing the switch 22, the battery male connector 21 and the female connector 31 inside the battery compartment 24 are connected to power the module host 3. Then, video photos are taken through the two cameras 32 on the surface of the module host 3 to complete the inspection of complex scenes. The laser radar 33 on the top of the module host 3 is used for detection and sensing to complete high-precision real-time path planning and obstacle avoidance.

[0025] 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 present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog, comprising a robot dog body (1), characterized in that: A mounting shell (2) is installed at one end of the top of the robot dog body (1), and a switch (22) is installed at one end of the surface of the mounting shell (2); a module host (3) is arranged above the mounting shell (2), a laser radar (33) is installed at the top of the module host (3), and cameras (32) are fixed on both sides of the surface of the module host (3).

2. The module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fixing bolts (23) are provided on both sides of the surface of the mounting shell (2), and one end of the fixing bolt (23) passes through the mounting shell (2) and is threadedly fixedly connected to the surface of the robot dog body (1).

3. The module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery compartment (24) is provided on the surface of the mounting shell (2), and the battery compartment (24) is used for placing batteries.

4. The module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the battery compartment (24) is covered with a battery cover (25), and the battery cover (25) and the battery compartment (24) are fixed by four screws.

5. The module for autonomous navigation and three-dimensional reconstruction of a robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that: A male connector (21) is provided at one end of the installation shell (2), and a female connector (31) is provided at one side of the bottom of the module host (3); and when the installation shell (2) and the module host (3) are connected, the female connector (31) and the male connector (21) are plugged into each other.