Autonomous Work Machine Dirt Detection and Self-Cleaning Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing autonomous work machines require manual labor to remove dirt, as users must visually monitor and clean them, which is labor-intensive and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising two autonomous work machines, where one machine detects dirt on the other using cameras or sensors and notifies it, allowing the dirty machine to either autonomously move to a cleaning station or request guidance from a clean machine to reach the station for cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual monitoring and cleaning of work machines is performed, then dirt removal is achieved, but labor intensity increases and operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The work machine performs self-monitoring for dirt accumulation using its own imaging device, and autonomously navigates to cleaning positions without requiring manual inspection or guidance,实现ing self-service dirt removal
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging device continuously monitors the work machine's surface for dirt accumulation and provides real-time feedback to the control unit, which then autonomously navigates the machine to appropriate cleaning positions based on the detected dirt locations
2Extent of automation
If autonomous navigation to cleaning positions is implemented, then manual intervention is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging device serves multiple functions: it captures images for autonomous navigation during work operations and also detects dirt accumulation on the work machine surface, eliminating the need for separate monitoring equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The work machine uses its own imaging device and navigation system to autonomously identify and travel to cleaning positions, leveraging existing autonomous capabilities for the additional function of self-cleaning
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AI summary
A work system comprising a first autonomous work machine and a second autonomous work machine, wherein the first autonomous work machine includes: a detection unit configured to detect dirt on the second autonomous work machine; and a notification unit configured to, if the detection unit detects dirt, notify the second autonomous work machine of dirt information indicating the detection of the dirt, and the second autonomous work machine removes the dirt or waits in a predetermined position in response to the notification of the dirt information by the notification unit.