Intelligent accompanying robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent accompanying robot, and relates to the technical field of computers, and the intelligent accompanying robot comprises a first mainboard which is arranged on a machine body of the intelligent accompanying robot and is used for controlling the intelligent accompanying robot to interact with a target object through all preset interaction assemblies; wherein each preset interaction assembly is connected with the first mainboard and is located on the machine body; the second main board is arranged on a base of the intelligent accompanying robot and used for controlling the intelligent accompanying robot to move through all preset moving assemblies; the preset moving assemblies are connected with the second main board and located on the base. According to the intelligent accompanying robot, the interaction function and the moving function are separated, the structure is simple, that is, the two main boards, the first main board used for achieving the interaction function and the second main board used for achieving the moving function are arranged, when the interaction function is updated, the moving function does not need to be updated, the development period is shortened, and the product research and development cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer technology, and in particular to an intelligent companion robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the aging population becoming an increasingly serious problem, and young people leaving home for work, they are unable to care for the elderly and children at home. How to care for and accompany the elderly and children has become a widespread social issue. Therefore, developing an intelligent, feature-rich robot that provides a good companionship experience is of great significance. However, existing companion robots have many functions, complex structural designs, and relatively high costs.

[0003] In summary, designing a simple and low-cost intelligent companion robot is a problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent companion robot, which has a simple structure and low cost. The specific solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this application discloses an intelligent companion robot, comprising:

[0006] A first motherboard is disposed on the body of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the intelligent companion robot to interact with the target object using various preset interactive components; wherein, each of the preset interactive components is connected to the first motherboard and is located on the body;

[0007] The second motherboard is disposed on the base of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the movement of the intelligent companion robot using various preset moving components; wherein, each of the preset moving components is connected to the second motherboard and is located on the base.

[0008] Optionally, each of the preset interactive components includes:

[0009] A camera is installed at the head position of the device body to send the collected real-time image and video information to the first motherboard.

[0010] A microphone array is used to send the collected real-time audio information to the first motherboard, so that the first motherboard can locate the sound source based on the audio information.

[0011] Optionally, each of the preset interactive components includes:

[0012] A speaker, used to output voice corresponding to the sound transmission command issued by the first motherboard;

[0013] The display screen and the touch screen attached to the display screen are used to display the system operation interface and / or various function interfaces of the first motherboard.

[0014] Optionally, each of the preset interactive components includes:

[0015] An air quality sensor is used to send the monitored air quality in the current environment to the first motherboard, so that the first motherboard can trigger an air quality alarm operation based on the air quality.

[0016] Optionally, each of the preset interactive components includes:

[0017] A wireless transmission component is used to wirelessly transmit the target data received by the first motherboard to a remote application terminal.

[0018] Optionally, each of the preset moving components includes:

[0019] Infrared sensors positioned around the base are used to perform edge detection on the intelligent companion robot and control the intelligent companion robot to return to its charging dock so that the intelligent companion robot can charge.

[0020] A power supply component is used to control the charging and discharging of the intelligent companion robot.

[0021] Optionally, each of the preset moving components includes:

[0022] Ultrasonic sensors positioned around the base are used to detect the distance between the intelligent companion robot and obstacles.

[0023] An inertial measurement unit is used to measure the angular velocity and acceleration of the intelligent companion robot and to adjust the attitude of the intelligent companion robot.

[0024] A camera is used to capture images of obstacles above the base and send the images to the second motherboard.

[0025] Optionally, the intelligent companion robot further includes:

[0026] The lidar located between the fuselage and the base is used to create a spatial map and send the spatial map to the second motherboard.

[0027] Optionally, each of the preset moving components includes:

[0028] The motor drive connected to the hub motor is used to receive drive signals from the second main board and control the hub motor to rotate.

[0029] Optionally, the first motherboard is an Android operating system motherboard, and the second motherboard is a robot operating system motherboard. The first motherboard and the second motherboard are connected via an Ethernet interface, a UART interface, or a CAN bus.

[0030] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The first motherboard of this application is disposed on the body of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the intelligent companion robot to interact with the target object using various preset interactive components; wherein, each of the preset interactive components is connected to the first motherboard and located on the body; the second motherboard is disposed on the base of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the movement of the intelligent companion robot using various preset moving components; wherein, each of the preset moving components is connected to the second motherboard and located on the base.

[0031] Therefore, it can be seen that the first motherboard of this application, which is used to control the intelligent companion robot to interact with the target object using various preset interactive components, is set on the body of the intelligent companion robot, and the second motherboard, which is used to control the movement of the intelligent companion robot using various preset moving components, is set on the base of the intelligent companion robot. Usually, intelligent companion robots mainly update the interactive function, while the intelligent companion robot of this application separates the interactive function and the moving function, which is simple in structure. That is, it sets two motherboards, a first motherboard for realizing the interactive function and a second motherboard for realizing the moving function. When updating the interactive function, there is no need to update the moving function, shortening the development cycle and reducing product development costs. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an intelligent companion robot disclosed in this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a specific intelligent companion robot disclosed in this application. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0036] With the aging population becoming an increasingly serious problem, and young people leaving home for work, they are unable to care for the elderly and children at home. How to care for and accompany the elderly and children has become a widespread social issue. Therefore, developing an intelligent, feature-rich robot that provides a good companionship experience is of great significance. However, existing companion robots have many functions, complex structural designs, and relatively high costs.

[0037] Therefore, this application provides an intelligent companion robot with a simple structure, consisting of two mainboards: a first mainboard for interactive functions and a second mainboard for mobility functions. When updating the interactive functions, there is no need to update the mobility functions, thus shortening the development cycle and reducing product development costs.

[0038] See Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application discloses an intelligent companion robot, including:

[0039] The first motherboard 11 is disposed on the body 1 of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the intelligent companion robot to interact with the target object using various preset interaction components 12; wherein, each of the preset interaction components 12 is connected to the first motherboard 11 and is located on the body 1.

[0040] The second motherboard 21 is disposed on the base 2 of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the movement of the intelligent companion robot by means of each preset moving component 22; wherein, each preset moving component 22 is connected to the second motherboard 21 and is located on the base 2.

[0041] Therefore, the intelligent companion robot of this application separates the interactive function and the mobility function, and has a simple structure. It has two main boards, namely a first main board for realizing the interactive function and a second main board for realizing the mobility function. When updating the interactive function, there is no need to update the mobility function, which shortens the development cycle and reduces the product development cost.

[0042] Each of the preset interactive components 12 includes: a camera 121 positioned at the head of the device 1, used to send real-time image and video information to the first motherboard 11; and a microphone array 122 used to send real-time audio information to the first motherboard 11, so that the first motherboard 11 can locate the sound source based on the audio information. For example... Figure 2The diagram illustrates a specific intelligent companion robot. Camera 121, specifically an RGB (red, green, blue) camera, is mounted on the head of the robot's body 1. It transmits real-time image and video information to the first motherboard 11. This real-time image and video information can include images and video of the home environment and the user. When the intelligent companion robot is not in operation, camera 121 can be completely shut down via a hard switch to protect user privacy. Microphone array 122 is primarily responsible for picking up audio signals and transmitting the real-time audio information to the first motherboard 11. The first motherboard 11 analyzes the real-time audio information to perform functions such as sound source localization.

[0043] Each of the preset interactive components 12 includes: a speaker 123 for outputting voice corresponding to the sound transmission command issued by the first motherboard 11; a display screen 124 and a touch screen 125 attached to the display screen 124 for displaying the system operation interface and / or various function interfaces of the first motherboard 11. Specifically, for example... Figure 2 As shown, speaker 123 is mainly responsible for the audio output of various functions of the intelligent companion robot, used to remind and notify users. That is, speaker 123 is used to output voice corresponding to the sound transmission commands issued by the first motherboard 11. It can be understood that the first motherboard 11 can issue sound transmission commands based on various information collected by the preset interactive components 12. The display screen 124 and touch screen 125 are attached together and connected to the first motherboard 11, located on the robot body, and are used to display the system operation interface and various function interfaces of the first motherboard 11. In this way, users can operate and set functions of the companion robot through the display screen 124 and touch screen 125.

[0044] Each of the preset interactive components 12 includes an air quality sensor 126, used to send the monitored air quality of the current environment to the first motherboard 11, so that the first motherboard 11 can trigger an air quality alarm operation based on the air quality. Specifically, the air quality sensor 126 is mainly responsible for monitoring the air quality of the current environment, such as monitoring formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, and PM2.5. By detecting the air quality of the entire house, it draws an air quality map of the entire house and sends the air quality and the air quality map to the first motherboard 11. When the air quality does not meet the standard, the first motherboard 11 triggers an air quality alarm operation. The air quality alarm operation can specifically remind the user to pay attention to air purification, opening windows for ventilation, etc., to ensure the air quality of the user's living environment.

[0045] Each of the preset interactive components 12 includes a wireless transmission component 127, used to wirelessly transmit the target data received by the first motherboard 11 to a remote application terminal. The wireless transmission component 127 can specifically be a WIFI module, a BT module (Bluetooth module), a 4G module, or a 5G module. The remote application terminal can be a mobile phone or computer application terminal. The target data can be image and video information captured by a camera, real-time audio information captured by a microphone array, air quality data captured by an air quality sensor, etc. The wireless transmission component 127 wirelessly transmits the target data to the remote application terminal. Users can view the target data through the website or app (i.e., mobile software) of the remote application terminal, and can check the situation of the user requiring care, so as to easily confirm the robot's environment and the elderly person's condition.

[0046] Each of the preset moving components 22 includes: an infrared sensor 221 disposed around the base 2, used for edge detection of the intelligent companion robot and controlling the intelligent companion robot to return to its charging dock for charging; and a power supply component 222, used for controlling the charging and discharging of the intelligent companion robot. Specifically, the infrared sensors 221 are distributed around the base of the companion robot and are responsible for edge detection and automatic recharging and alignment functions. Edge detection mainly detects whether there are steps, drops, or other uneven areas on the edge of the companion robot's base to prevent the companion robot from falling during movement. Automatic recharging mainly receives infrared signals from the infrared transmitter inside the charging pile. During the automatic recharging process, when the companion robot moves near the charging pile, the infrared receiver on the base aligns with the infrared signal emitted by the charging pile to ensure that the companion robot is aligned with the charging interface of the charging pile during recharging. The power supply component 222 is used to control the charging and discharging of the intelligent companion robot, that is, it is responsible for the battery charging and discharging management of the companion robot and provides power to the first mainboard 11, the second mainboard 21, and each preset component block.

[0047] Each of the preset moving components 22 includes: ultrasonic sensors 223 disposed around the base for detecting the distance between the intelligent companion robot and obstacles; an inertial measurement unit 224 for measuring the angular velocity and acceleration of the intelligent companion robot and adjusting its posture; and a camera 225 for capturing images of obstacles above the base and sending these images to the second mainboard 21. The ultrasonic sensors 223 are distributed around the companion robot's base to detect the distance between the companion robot and obstacles. The inertial measurement unit (IMU) 224 adjusts the companion robot's posture and provides auxiliary positioning by measuring its angular velocity and acceleration. The camera 225 can specifically be an RGB-D camera, positioned on the front of the companion robot's base in the direction of movement, mounted diagonally upwards on the base, and responsible for obstacle avoidance of overhead obstacles above the base during the companion robot's movement.

[0048] The intelligent companion robot also includes a lidar 226 located between the body 1 and the base 2, used to create a spatial map and send the spatial map to the second mainboard 21. The lidar 226, located between the companion robot's body and base, is responsible for the companion robot's mapping and obstacle avoidance functions, and can send the created spatial map to the second mainboard 21.

[0049] Each of the preset mobile components 22 includes a motor driver 227 connected to the hub motor, used to receive drive signals from the second main board 21 and control the hub motor to rotate. The motor driver 227 connects the second main board 21 and the hub motor, receives drive signals from the second main board 21 to control the hub motor to rotate, and is responsible for the robot's movement. Specifically, the second main board 21 can use various movement-related information collected by each preset mobile component 22 for autonomous navigation and positioning, as well as fault analysis and processing, and then send drive signals. The various movement-related information collected by each preset mobile component 22 includes information collected by the infrared sensor 221 during edge detection, the distance between the robot and obstacles collected by the ultrasonic sensor 223, the movement information of the intelligent companion robot collected by the inertial measurement unit 224, the obstacle image collected by the camera 225, and the spatial map constructed by the lidar 226. In this way, the drive signals sent by the second main board 21 can ensure that the robot can move while avoiding obstacles, thereby enabling the companion robot to move freely in the current environment.

[0050] Furthermore, the first motherboard 11 is an Android operating system motherboard, and the second motherboard 21 is a robot operating system motherboard. The first motherboard 11 and the second motherboard 21 are connected via an Ethernet interface, a UART interface, or a CAN bus. Specifically, the first motherboard 11 can be an Android operating system motherboard, and the second motherboard 21 is a Robot Operating System (ROS) motherboard, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the first motherboard 11 and the second motherboard 21 are connected via an Ethernet interface, a UART interface (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter), or a CAN bus (Controller Area Network). The first motherboard 11 sends the user's command to the second motherboard 21. After receiving the user's command, the second motherboard 21 processes and analyzes the data of each preset moving component on the base and selects an appropriate method to execute the user's command.

[0051] Therefore, it can be seen that the first motherboard of this application, which is used to control the intelligent companion robot to interact with the target object using various preset interactive components, is set on the body of the intelligent companion robot, and the second motherboard, which is used to control the movement of the intelligent companion robot using various preset moving components, is set on the base of the intelligent companion robot. Usually, intelligent companion robots mainly update the interactive function, while the intelligent companion robot of this application separates the interactive function and the moving function, which is simple in structure. That is, it sets two motherboards, a first motherboard for realizing the interactive function and a second motherboard for realizing the moving function. When updating the interactive function, there is no need to update the moving function, shortening the development cycle and reducing product development costs.

[0052] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0053] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An intelligent companion robot, characterized in that, include: A first motherboard is disposed on the body of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the intelligent companion robot to interact with the target object using various preset interactive components; wherein, each of the preset interactive components is connected to the first motherboard and is located on the body; The second motherboard is disposed on the base of the intelligent companion robot and is used to control the movement of the intelligent companion robot using various preset moving components; wherein, each of the preset moving components is connected to the second motherboard and is located on the base.

2. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned preset interactive components includes: A camera is installed at the head position of the device body to send the collected real-time image and video information to the first motherboard. A microphone array is used to send the collected real-time audio information to the first motherboard, so that the first motherboard can locate the sound source based on the real-time audio information.

3. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned preset interactive components includes: A speaker, used to output voice corresponding to the sound transmission command issued by the first motherboard; The display screen and the touch screen attached to the display screen are used to display the system operation interface and / or various function interfaces of the first motherboard.

4. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned preset interactive components includes: An air quality sensor is used to send the monitored air quality in the current environment to the first motherboard, so that the first motherboard can trigger an air quality alarm operation based on the air quality.

5. The intelligent companion robot according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned preset interactive components includes: A wireless transmission component is used to wirelessly transmit the target data received by the first motherboard to a remote application terminal.

6. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned preset moving components includes: Infrared sensors positioned around the base are used to perform edge detection on the intelligent companion robot and control the intelligent companion robot to return to its charging dock so that the intelligent companion robot can charge. A power supply component is used to control the charging and discharging of the intelligent companion robot.

7. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned preset moving components includes: Ultrasonic sensors positioned around the base are used to detect the distance between the intelligent companion robot and obstacles. An inertial measurement unit is used to measure the angular velocity and acceleration of the intelligent companion robot and to adjust the attitude of the intelligent companion robot. A camera is used to capture images of obstacles above the base and send the images to the second motherboard.

8. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The lidar located between the fuselage and the base is used to create a spatial map and send the spatial map to the second motherboard.

9. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned preset moving components includes: The motor drive connected to the hub motor is used to receive drive signals from the second main board and control the hub motor to rotate.

10. The intelligent companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first motherboard is an Android operating system motherboard, and the second motherboard is a robot operating system motherboard. The first motherboard and the second motherboard are connected via an Ethernet interface, a UART interface, or a CAN bus.

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