EARTHQUAKE SENSOR-EQUIPPED HOME CLEANING ROBOT

Abstract

The invention is a home cleaning robot that autonomously moves around the house to perform cleaning operations, detects earthquakes or seismic tremors in its environment, and provides warnings to the user based on the detected tremor. The robot incorporates mechanical, electronic, and energy components, and its main body ensures that these components are held in specific positions on the robot. It also includes a LIDAR sensor to scan the physical environment around the robot, obtain distance and position data regarding objects in the environment, and transmit this data to the main control board.The system is designed to detect acceleration and angular motion data related to the robot's movement and orientation, and to transmit this data to the main control board using an IMU sensor and a LIDAR sensor. It also includes a SLAM unit that uses the data from the IMU sensor to create a map of the robot's environment and determine its position within that map.

Description

EARTHQUAKE SENSOR-EQUIPPED HOME CLEANING ROBOT TECHNICAL FIELD The invention allows users to react to any shaking that occurs on the ground. primarily to inform users about cleanliness within the area where it is located. It relates to household appliances used to perform tasks. STATE OF THE ART Detection of earthquakes and seismic events and provision of early earthquake warning. In known techniques for this purpose, the detection, processing and acquisition of seismic movements... Different sensors are used to transmit information to relevant individuals, devices, or infrastructure systems. Communication and automation solutions are used. Early earthquake warning systems. The warning information obtained within this scope is solely for the purpose of notifying the user. not in use; at the same time, various devices can be used without human intervention. and enables infrastructure systems to perform specific protective functions. This includes slowing down or stopping high-speed trains, and adjusting elevators accordingly. redirection to the floor, shutdown of natural gas lines and industrial processes Practices such as stopping it are known. Within the known technical framework, earthquake warnings are sent to the end user or the relevant system. special receiving devices for transmission, public loudspeaker systems, television and radio Broadcasts are used with smartphones and mobile applications. In these systems... The warning usually comes via a fixed infrastructure or from the user's electronic devices. It is transmitted via and after the alert is received, a predefined voice message, Visual, vibrating, or automatic control processes are performed. Among known mobile user devices, smartphones are used to detect seismic activity. a portable solution in terms of detection and alarming the user It offers audible and visual warnings in some examples of special receiver devices. It also has features such as operating via a backup battery. However, These solutions generally involve either delivering warning information to the user or providing a fixed signal. It focuses on triggering an alarm at the device's location. 1 On the other hand, in autonomous cleaning robots for indoor use, the purpose of motion and position determination is... The use of various sensor and detection systems is known, especially in robots. for the purpose of perceiving its surroundings, determining its position, and controlling its movement. LIDAR, inertial measurement units (IMU) and related mapping / positioning. systems are used. However, when the known techniques described above are examined, it is seen that earthquake or seismic motion detection function directly moving autonomously inside the house with the cleaning robot's existing sensing, energy, motion and notification infrastructure The technical approach to integration is based on the systematic structure described here. It appears to create a different field of application, especially for seismic sensing units. positioning on the robot, the electrical grid or main power supply In case of power failure, an independent power source must be used, and audible and visual signals must be provided. to ensure production continues and after communication interruption, the robot will operate at certain intervals. The control approach that enables its movement differs from known earthquake warning devices. It presents a different system architecture. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The main purpose of the invention is to create a device that moves autonomously inside the house and responds to seismic tremors. The goal is to detect and warn users with sound and / or light signals. The purpose of the invention is to provide protection in the event of a power outage or interruption of the main power source. The goal is to ensure the continued operation of the brilliant system. Another purpose of the invention is to restore communication and / or electrical connections after an earthquake. If the power is cut off, it ensures that the robot continues to produce audible and visual signals. The aim is to increase the detectability of its location from the outside. Another purpose of the invention is to detect communication or power outages. The robot automatically adjusts its current movement mechanism at specific time intervals. The goal is to enable it to perform periodic motion by operating it. Another aim of the invention is to provide a basic cleaning and autonomous experience for an existing household cleaning robot. While preserving its movement functions, the robot in question was equipped with earthquake detection and seismic capabilities. The goal is to add notification functions afterwards. 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention is a device that performs cleaning tasks autonomously within the home. It detects earthquakes or seismic tremors occurring in its environment and a home cleaning robot that provides warnings to the user based on perceived vibrations It is related. The invention encompasses the motion, energy, navigation, and control infrastructure of a household cleaning robot. with earthquake or seismic tremor detection and warning functions within an integrated structure. This is being carried out. The robot's operation takes place in the environment in which it is operating. Seismic activity is detected, detected seismic activity is processed, and seismic activity is analyzed. Warning functions for the user if the activity meets the specified conditions. Seismic detection and warning functions are being activated. These functions enable the robot to perform basic cleaning. It is carried out along with its functions. The home cleaning robot used in the invention consists of a main body, on which the robot moves across the floor. the left and right wheels that enable it to move, and the wheels that drive those wheels motors, brush motor that performs the cleaning process, used for dust collection dust container, LIDAR sensor for sensing the robot's surroundings, main control board, main power supply. The IMU sensor, which detects source, orientation, and movement data, is used in earthquakes or seismic activity. a seismic detection sensor that detects tremors, an external battery pack that provides backup power, Interruption detection and periodic motion control with sound and light signal transmitter unit. It includes the control unit that performs the operation. The robot's external structure also includes a collision or buffer zone and obstacle detection. It includes sensors, a user control button, and charging port contacts. The components in question are the robot's cleaning, autonomous movement, navigation, environmental sensing, and energy capabilities. It combines management, seismic detection, and user warning functions. It is carrying out. The main body houses the electronic, mechanical, and energy components found within the robot. It forms the basic structure that carries the components in between. Inside the main body are the main control board, the main power source, backup power source, motors, dust container and various sensing devices. The elements are positioned. The main body allows the robot to move on the ground. to perform, carry out the cleaning process and sensing within the scope of the invention. and forms the mechanical structure that enables it to carry out warning functions. 3 The left and right wheels enable the robot to move across the ground. Each one... The wheel is driven by a drive motor connected to it. The rotation of the wheels Its direction and rotation speed are controlled by the main control board, and with this control... The robot performs forward, backward, and directional movements. Thus, the robot... It moves autonomously within its environment during the cleaning process. The wheel motors move left and right depending on the control signals received from the main control board. It creates the rotational movement of the right wheels. The wheel motors are independent. By controlling it, the robot's direction of movement, mode of movement, and stopping position are determined. are being checked. The wheel motors are performing normal cleaning operations. in addition to being realized, the periodic motion defined within the scope of the invention It is also used in its function. The brush motor drives the movable cleaning element of the robot that performs the cleaning operation. The brush motor is activated, removing dust, dirt, and similar particles from the floor. The particles are collected and directed to the dust collection section. Thus, the robot... In addition to seismic detection and warning functions, it also performs basic cleaning functions. It is carrying out. The dust container holds dust, dirt, and similar particles collected during the cleaning process. It ensures the accumulation of dust. The dust container is essential for the robot's cleaning function. It constitutes one of the components. Dust container, seismic detection and warning. the robot's cleaning function is executed independently of its functions It provides. The LIDAR sensor scans the physical environment around the robot and determines the surroundings of the robot. It obtains distance and position data for the objects found. The obtained The data is transferred to the main control board, and the robot senses its surrounding environment. It is processed in order to determine the direction of movement and avoid obstacles. The LIDAR sensor functions as part of the robot's autonomous movement infrastructure. It performs navigation and environmental scanning. The robot's navigation and In positioning functions, data obtained from the LIDAR sensor is used. The IMU sensor measures acceleration and angular movement, as well as the robot's motion and orientation. It detects data. The data obtained by the IMU sensor is sent to the main control board. This information is transmitted and used to determine the robot's movement status and orientation. 4 Data from the LIDAR sensor and the IMU sensor are used together. is being evaluated and used in the robot's mapping and positioning processes. The SLAM unit is being transmitted. The environment in which the robot is located is being transmitted via the SLAM unit. a map is being created and the robot's position within the created map is being determined. It is determined. The seismic detection sensor is located on the main body of the robot and detects earthquakes or tremors. It forms the sensing unit. The seismic sensing sensor is located on the robot. It detects vibrations and tremors occurring on the ground in real time. It detects the amplitude of the tremor within the seismic data obtained by the sensor. and frequency information are evaluated. This data is sent to the main control board. The data is transmitted and compared with the determined seismic threshold values. If the amplitude and frequency conditions are met, the earthquake signal is detected by the main control board. or a vibration alarm is triggered. Thus, the robot is alerted during the cleaning process. It directly detects seismic activity occurring in its environment. The main control board transmits data between the electronic components inside the robot. It manages the control flow. The main control board receives signals from the seismic detection sensor. receiving data, processing that data, and determining the seismic activity at a specified threshold It evaluates whether the conditions are met. The seismic activity is assessed according to the specified conditions. If the conditions are met, an audible and visual warning will be given by the main control board. The functions are being activated. The main control board also includes a LIDAR sensor. IMU sensor, left and right wheel motors, brush motor, main power supply, external battery. It manages the control relationship between the package and other electronic components. Thus The robot's cleaning, movement, seismic detection, energy management, and warning functions are integrated. This is done in this way. The main power source is the electricity the robot needs during normal operation. It provides its energy. The main control board, LIDAR is powered by the main energy source. sensor, IMU sensor, seismic detection sensor, wheel motors, brush motor, sound and the power needs of the light signal transmitter unit and other electronic components. This is being met. The robot performs the cleaning process while in normal operating condition. The seismic detection sensor is also powered by the main energy source and detects seismic activity in the ground. Their movements are constantly monitored. An external battery pack provides an independent backup power source in addition to the main power supply. It forms the power source. The external battery pack is removable and replaceable. It is being regulated. The main power source or electricity grid is out of service. In this case, the external battery pack is activated. Thus, the seismic detection sensor, The main control board, the sound and light signal transmitter unit, and the motion control functions are independent. It continues to operate via its power source. The external battery pack powers the robot body. It is located next to the main energy source and, if necessary, the relevant It provides power to the system components. The sound and light signal transmitter unit detects earthquakes or tremors by the robot. This unit ensures that the user is notified of the event. The unit in question is a sound generator and a light source. It consists of indicator units. An audible warning signal is generated by the sound-producing unit. It is being produced, and a light warning signal is generated by the illuminated indicator unit. Seismic When an earthquake or tremor is detected by the sensing sensor, the main control board The sound and light signal transmitter unit is activated and a warning is given to the user. Thus, the information obtained as a result of seismic detection is provided to the user. It is transferred directly. The sound and light signal transmitter unit is connected to the main power source or internet connection. If the power supply is interrupted, it is powered via an external battery pack. In this case, it emits an audible signal. Light signals are generated at specified time intervals. This allows the robot to... Its location is noticeable to those around it. Especially in cases where the electricity or communication infrastructure is disabled after an earthquake The robot's audible and visual warning functions are still active. The interruption detection and periodic motion control system ensures the robot's electrical and / or internet connection. It monitors the status of the connection and detects any connection interruptions. Electricity and / or if the internet connection is detected to be interrupted, the control system control by operating the robot's current movement mechanism The command is generated. The generated control command is transferred to the main control board. and the wheel motors are operated at specific time intervals. The wheel motors When activated, the robot performs a short movement, after which... It stops and then starts moving again at the next specified time interval. This The movement cycle is repeated according to the predetermined period. 6 The periodic motion function uses the robot's existing left and right wheels and the wheels connected to them. This is achieved using motors. Therefore, it is a periodic motion function. For this reason, an independent movement mechanism is not installed on the robot. Main The control card is dependent on the control commands generated by the interrupt detection unit. as a way to operate the wheel motors and the robot's specified sequence of movements This enables the robot to remain in a stable position after an earthquake. This prevents the robot from generating audible and visual signals at different locations. is provided. If the main power source fails, the external battery pack is activated. The seismic detection sensor, the main control board, the audio and video systems are powered via an external battery pack. The power requirements of the light signal transmitter unit and the periodic motion control function. This is being addressed. The outage detection system indicates that the electricity and / or internet connection has been interrupted. The wheel motors are detected by the unit at the specified time intervals. It is being operated and the robot is performing short movements. Each movement After this cycle, the robot stops and restarts at the next specified time interval. It is in motion. During the same process, the sound and light signal transmitter unit is determined. It is operated at intervals to ensure the robot is visible in its surroundings. 7

Claims

1. The invention describes a device that moves autonomously within a house to perform cleaning tasks. the earthquake or seismic activity that occurs in the environment in which it is located It detects tremors and warns the user based on the detected tremor. It is a home cleaning robot that provides the following features:  Bring together the mechanical, electronic and energy components found within the robot. in between, transport and the components in question are specific on the robot. main body to ensure it is held in place;  Scanning the physical environment around the robot, identifying what is found in the surroundings to obtain distance and position data regarding objects and the aforementioned LIDAR sensor for transmitting data to the main control board;  Acceleration and angular movement of the robot's motion and orientation. to detect data and transfer the obtained data to the main control board IMU sensor;  Using data obtained from the LIDAR sensor and IMU sensor creating a map of the robot's environment and the robot's To determine its location on the generated map. SLAM unit;  Data and control between electronic components within the robot managing the flow, receiving data from the seismic detection sensor, By processing this data, we can determine if the seismic activity meets the specified threshold conditions. to assess whether it is met and to provide audio if the conditions are met. and the main control board to activate the illuminated warning functions;  The electrical energy that the robot needs during normal operation to provide an energy source;  Vibrations occurring on the surface where the robot is standing and detecting tremors in real time and the seismic signals it detects seismic data is used to organize amplitude and frequency information related to movements. sensing sensor;  Monitoring the robot's electrical and / or internet connection status and control system to monitor connection interruptions It is characterized by its inclusion. 8 2. This is a home cleaning robot that conforms to Claim 1, and its feature is; the signal is received from the main control board. by driving the left and right wheels depending on the control signals, and the robot To enable forward, backward, change of direction, and stopping movements. It includes a wheel motor.

3. A home cleaning robot conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the robot moves on the floor. It includes left and right wheels to enable it to move.

4. A home cleaning robot that complies with Claim 1, and whose feature is; to remove dust, dirt and dirt from the floor. cleaning agent to ensure the collection of similar particles It includes.

5. A home cleaning robot that complies with Claim 1, and whose feature is; during the cleaning process. Dust collectors are used to gather dust, dirt, and similar particles. It contains a reservoir.

6. A home cleaning robot conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; any main power source if it malfunctions for any reason, the robot must continue to operate. It includes a backup power supply to provide power.

7. A home cleaning robot that complies with Claim 1, and whose feature is; detecting earthquakes or tremors. Sound and light signal generator to ensure the user is notified of the event. It includes.

8. The home cleaning robot conforms to Claim 1, and its features include: the robot's operation or control. to enable functions to be initiated or managed by the user It includes a control button. 9