Area Map Batch Point Creation for Robot Task Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for creating points in a map for robot tasks are cumbersome, time-consuming, and inefficient, especially in large areas or across multiple maps.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for automatically creating multiple points in a designated area on a map, allowing for batch creation and display of points, which includes displaying an area map, determining a point creation area, and creating points automatically upon user trigger.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the robot is pushed to a site for on-site point creation, then a point can be created in the map at the preset location, but the point creation process becomes cumbersome, time-consuming, and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses map images and recognition algorithms to copy and identify location information from the visual map data, eliminating the need for physical robot movement to each point. The system captures the map image, recognizes text and location markers, and automatically creates points based on the recognized information, thus improving efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of pushing the robot to each location with an automated image recognition and processing system. Instead of physically moving the robot to capture location data, the system uses computer vision algorithms to extract location information from map images automatically, significantly reducing time and labor while maintaining point creation accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If the robot is pushed to a site for on-site point creation, then a point can be created at the preset location, but it cannot meet the need to create points in a large area or across multiple maps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal point creation system that can handle multiple maps and large areas through a single automated process. The map recognition module can process different map formats and scales, and the point creation apparatus can generate points across multiple map sheets by recognizing location information from map images, making the system adaptable to various area sizes and map configurations without requiring separate manual processes for each location.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional sequential point creation (visiting each location individually) to two-dimensional parallel processing by utilizing the entire map image as input. The image recognition system can simultaneously identify multiple locations across the map, and the system can process multiple map sheets in parallel, effectively expanding the coverage capability from linear to planar processing.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple points are created manually in a large area, then all required points can be created, but the process becomes extremely time-consuming and laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous automated point creation through the following workflow: map image acquisition → image preprocessing → text and location recognition → coordinate extraction → batch point generation. This continuous automated process eliminates idle time between point creations and maintains steady-state operation throughout the entire point creation process, dramatically reducing the time required to create multiple points compared to manual methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-processing the map image (enhancement, normalization, feature detection) before actual point creation. The system also pre-identifies all location markers and text elements in the map image, preparing the data structure and coordinate system in advance. This preliminary preparation enables rapid batch generation of points without repeated processing overhead for each individual point.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a point creation method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method includes: displaying an area map corresponding to a target area on a display interface in response to a first trigger operation; determining a point creation area in response to a trigger operation of a user for the area map; and creating a plurality of points automatically in the point creation area, and displaying the plurality of points on the area map, in response to a trigger operation for a batch creating of points.