Cleaning Robot Module Detection for Automatic Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning robots are limited to single functions, either sweeping or mopping, and lack the ability to automatically detect and adapt to different cleaning modules, leading to inefficient operation when switching between tasks.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning mode control method and robot that includes a detector to identify installed cleaning modules and a controller to automatically select the appropriate cleaning mode, allowing the robot to perform tasks corresponding to the installed module, such as sweeping or mopping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the cleaning robot is designed as a single-function device (sweeping or mopping), then the device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but the adaptability and versatility are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning robot is designed with a universal base unit that can accommodate multiple types of cleaning modules (sweeping, mopping, polishing) through standardized mounting interfaces. The robot body includes a module installation area with positioning structures that allow different cleaning modules to be attached and recognized by the control system, enabling one robot to perform multiple cleaning functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cleaning robot uses a replaceable cleaning module design, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and detection requirements are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning module itself carries identification information (such as RFID tags, barcodes, or electronic identifiers) that automatically identifies the module type to the robot's control system upon attachment. This self-identification mechanism eliminates the need for complex detection systems on the robot, as the module provides its own identification data.
Solution Approach 2:
A standardized interface structure serves as an intermediary between the cleaning module and the robot body. This interface includes mechanical positioning elements and electrical/connection elements that facilitate automatic recognition and communication, simplifying the overall system complexity by providing a dedicated mediation layer.
3Productivity
If the cleaning robot directly performs a preset cleaning mode without module detection, then the operation speed and productivity are improved, but the reliability and task accuracy are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The control system performs automatic detection of the installed cleaning module type before initiating the cleaning task. This preliminary detection action identifies the module characteristics and pre-configures the appropriate cleaning parameters and mode, ensuring the robot is properly prepared for the specific cleaning task before execution begins.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the control system receives identification information from the cleaning module, automatically determines the appropriate cleaning mode based on the module type, and adjusts operational parameters accordingly. This closed-loop feedback ensures the correct cleaning mode is selected without user intervention.
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AI summary
A cleaning mode control method and a cleaning robot are configured to automatically control the cleaning robot to perform a cleaning mode corresponding to a cleaning module. The method includes: detecting whether a cleaning module is installed on the robot body; on condition of detecting the cleaning module is installed on the robot body, controlling the cleaning robot to perform a cleaning mode used in conjunction with the cleaning module; the cleaning module is a component for cleaning a ground, and the cleaning mode is a working mode of the cleaning robot. Thus, the cleaning robot is automatically controlled to perform the cleaning mode corresponding to the cleaning module, so that the work of the cleaning robot is intelligent.