Visual education robot
By designing a visual education robot that integrates components such as a walking mechanism, camera unit, and mechanical gripper, the problem of low visualization level of existing robots has been solved, achieving efficient teaching interaction and operational practicality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521478842.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing programming education robots have low levels of visualization in teaching young children, and their operation and teaching effects are generally poor.
Design a visual education robot, including a walking mechanism, camera unit, display unit, mechanical gripper, etc., and realize the electrical connection and collaborative work of each functional component through a central processing unit, and have the functions of visual recognition, image acquisition and object grasping.
It improves the visualization and practicality of teaching, and enhances the interactivity and guidance of robots in early childhood programming education.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to a visual education robot. Background Technology
[0002] A simple, multifunctional robot can be used in programming education for young children. By learning a programming language, they can control the various functional components of the robot in real-world scenarios. Current programming education often relies on software simulations, resulting in low levels of visualization and generally poor operational and teaching effectiveness. Therefore, this invention proposes a visual education robot. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a visual education robot.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: This utility model relates to a visual education robot, comprising a robot base with a walking mechanism. The robot base has an upper plate, a middle plate, and a lower plate on its upper surface. A first column connects the upper and middle plates, a second column connects the middle and lower plates, and a third column connects the lower plate and the robot base. The top of the upper plate has a first servo motor with its output shaft extending horizontally to the left and right. A first bracket is mounted on the output shaft of the first servo motor, and a camera unit is mounted on the first bracket. A second bracket is mounted on the first column, and a display unit with its display facing forward is mounted on the second bracket. The middle plate has a speaker positioned to the left and an emergency stop switch positioned to the right. The emergency stop switch is electrically connected to the walking mechanism. The robot base contains a central processing unit electrically connected to the walking mechanism. The central processing unit is also electrically connected to the first servo motor, the camera unit, and the display unit.
[0005] The present invention is further configured such that: a second servo motor with an output shaft extending vertically up and down is provided on the lower plate; a rotating platform is provided on the output shaft of the second servo motor; a mechanical gripper is provided on the rotating platform; and both the second servo motor and the mechanical gripper are electrically connected to the central processing unit.
[0006] The present invention is further configured such that: the second servo motor is located near the edge of the lower plate; a material hole is provided in the center of the lower plate; a material carrier plate is provided in the material hole; a compression spring is connected between the material carrier plate and the robot base; a first limiting part is provided on the lower plate to restrict the material carrier plate from moving upward; a second limiting part is provided below the first limiting part; and the second limiting part is provided on the material carrier plate.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: a limiting post extending vertically is provided between the lower plate and the robot base, the bottom of the limiting post is connected to the robot base, and a gap is left between the top of the limiting post and the material carrier plate.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the compression springs are arranged in a ring array with equal intervals and included angles around the axis of the material hole.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the compression spring is sleeved on the limiting post.
[0010] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The visual education robot involved in this utility model enables each functional part of the robot to operate independently by running a programming program, thereby simulating the operation of each functional part brought about by the program; and when using a mechanical gripper to grasp objects, a material carrier plate can be used for temporary storage. The material carrier plate moves downward when subjected to downward pressure so that the object is inserted into the material hole, preventing the object from falling off when the robot moves. The overall function is complete and the practicality is strong. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;
[0013] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0014] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below in conjunction with specific examples. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are only for further illustrating the features and advantages of this utility model, and not for limiting the patent claims of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.
[0016] Example 1
[0017] See Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment involves a visual education robot, including a robot base 1 equipped with a walking mechanism (not shown). The robot base 1 has an upper plate 2, a middle plate 3, and a lower plate 4 above it. A first column 5 connects the upper plate 2 and the middle plate 3, a second column 6 connects the middle plate 3 and the lower plate 4, and a third column 7 connects the lower plate 4 and the robot base 1. A first servo motor 8, with its output shaft extending horizontally left and right, is located at the top of the upper plate 2. The output of the first servo motor 8... A first bracket 9 is provided on the shaft, and a camera unit 10 is provided on the first bracket 9. A second bracket 11 is provided on the first column 5, and a display unit 12 with the display face facing forward is provided on the second bracket 11. A speaker 13 arranged on the left and an emergency stop switch 14 arranged on the right are provided on the middle plate 3. The emergency stop switch 14 is electrically connected to the walking mechanism. A central processing unit (not shown) is provided in the robot base 1 and is electrically connected to the walking mechanism. The central processing unit is also electrically connected to the first servo motor 8, the camera unit 10 and the display unit 12.
[0018] In this implementation scheme, the various functional components are manipulated by running corresponding programs. Specifically, when the first servo motor 8 is activated, the camera unit 10's shooting orientation can be changed for fine-tuning of the shooting position. The camera unit 10 is used for visual recognition, image acquisition, and other functions. In educational scenarios, it can help the robot identify objects and track targets, thereby enabling various educational tasks such as interaction with students and guiding learning.
[0019] Example 2
[0020] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the visual education robot involved in this embodiment is further configured based on embodiment 1, wherein the lower plate 4 is provided with a second servo motor 15 whose output shaft axis extends vertically up and down, the output shaft of the second servo motor 15 is provided with a rotating platform 16, the rotating platform 16 is provided with a mechanical gripper 17, and the second servo motor 15 and the mechanical gripper 17 are both electrically connected to the central processing unit.
[0021] In this embodiment, the second servo motor 15 is used to control the rotation of the rotating platform 16 to turn, and together with the mechanical gripper 17, it can realize the function of free grasping in three-dimensional space.
[0022] Example 3
[0023] See Figures 1 to 3As shown, the visual education robot involved in this embodiment is further configured based on embodiment 2, wherein the second servo motor 15 is located near the edge of the lower plate 4, a material hole 18 is provided in the center of the lower plate 4, a material carrier plate 19 is provided in the material hole 18, a compression spring 20 is connected between the material carrier plate 19 and the robot base 1, a first limiting part 21 is provided on the lower plate 4 to restrict the material carrier plate from moving upward, a second limiting part 22 is provided below the first limiting part 21 to match it, and the second limiting part 22 is provided on the material carrier plate 19.
[0024] Furthermore, a limiting post 23 extending vertically is provided between the lower plate 4 and the robot base 1. The bottom of the limiting post 23 is connected to the robot base 1, and a gap is left between the top of the limiting post 23 and the material carrier plate 19.
[0025] Furthermore, the compression springs 20 are arranged in a ring array with equal intervals and included angles around the axis of the material hole 18.
[0026] Furthermore, the compression spring 20 is fitted onto the limiting post 23.
[0027] In this embodiment, the material carrier plate 19 is used to temporarily store objects grasped by the mechanical gripper 17. When an object is placed on the material carrier plate 19, the material carrier plate 19 is pressed down, and the compression spring 20 is deformed and shortened until the material carrier plate 19 moves to the bottom and contacts the top of the limiting post 23. At this time, the object placed on the material carrier plate 19 is recessed into the material hole 18 to prevent the object from slipping off the material carrier plate 19 when the robot moves.
[0028] The visual education robot involved in this utility model enables each functional part of the robot to operate independently by running a programming program, thereby simulating the operation of each functional part brought about by the program; and when using a mechanical gripper to grasp objects, a material carrier plate can be used for temporary storage. When the material carrier plate is subjected to downward pressure, it moves downward so that the object is inserted into the material hole, preventing the object from falling off when the robot moves. The overall function is complete and highly practical.
[0029] Unless otherwise specified, in this utility model, terms such as "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the actual orientation or positional relationship shown. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and 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, the terms used to describe orientation or positional relationships in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood in conjunction with the embodiments and according to the specific circumstances.
[0030] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0031] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A visual education robot, comprising a robot base equipped with a walking mechanism, characterized in that: The robot base has an upper plate, a middle plate, and a lower plate on top. A first column connects the upper plate and the middle plate, a second column connects the middle plate and the lower plate, and a third column connects the lower plate and the robot base. The top of the upper plate has a first servo motor with its output shaft extending horizontally to the left and right. A first bracket is mounted on the output shaft of the first servo motor, and a camera unit is mounted on the first bracket. A second bracket is mounted on the first column, and a display unit with its display face facing forward is mounted on the second bracket. The middle plate has a speaker arranged to the left and an emergency stop switch arranged to the right. The emergency stop switch is electrically connected to the walking mechanism. The robot base has a central processing unit electrically connected to the walking mechanism. The central processing unit is also electrically connected to the first servo motor, the camera unit, and the display unit.
2. The visual education robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower plate is equipped with a second servo motor whose output shaft extends vertically up and down. The output shaft of the second servo motor is equipped with a rotating platform, and the rotating platform is equipped with a mechanical gripper. Both the second servo motor and the mechanical gripper are electrically connected to the central processing unit.
3. The visual education robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second servo motor is located near the edge of the lower plate. A material hole is opened in the center of the lower plate, and a material carrier plate is provided in the material hole. A compression spring is connected between the material carrier plate and the robot base. A first limiting part is provided on the lower plate to restrict the material carrier plate from moving upward. A second limiting part is provided below the first limiting part and is located on the material carrier plate.
4. The visual education robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting post extending vertically is provided between the lower plate and the robot base. The bottom of the limiting post is connected to the robot base, and a gap is left between the top of the limiting post and the material carrier plate.
5. The visual education robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The compression springs are arranged in a ring array with equal intervals and included angles around the axis of the material hole.
6. The visual education robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The compression spring is fitted onto the limiting post.
