Cleaning Robot Network-Disconnection Fallback for Continuous Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cleaning robots face disruptions due to network disconnections or low signal intensities, leading to potential shutdowns or inability to perform tasks, which negatively impact user experience.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for a cleaning robot that monitor network status and perform preset actions when disconnected or experiencing low signal intensity, such as switching to automatic cleaning mode or returning to a charging dock, to maintain operation and prevent user inconvenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cleaning robot relies on network connection for control, then remote control functionality is improved, but operation reliability deteriorates when network is disconnected
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning robot dynamically switches between network-connected control mode and autonomous mode based on network status. When network connection is available, the robot operates in remote control mode; when connection is lost, it automatically transitions to autonomous mode to continue cleaning tasks, ensuring continuous operation regardless of network availability
Solution Approach 2:
The robot performs preliminary actions by switching to autonomous mode in advance before complete network disconnection occurs. The system monitors network status and proactively transitions to local control when signal quality degrades, preventing potential shutdowns and maintaining operational continuity
2Duration of action of stationary object
If the cleaning robot performs preset actions when network signal is weak, then operation continuity is improved, but control precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses simple, pre-defined preset actions that can be executed with minimal computational resources and network bandwidth. These basic cleaning routines require no complex real-time communication, allowing the robot to maintain operation during weak network conditions when precise remote control is not feasible
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning robot control method, applicable to a cleaning robot, includes: obtaining a network status of the cleaning robot and performing a preset action when the network status is a network-disconnected state or a network signal intensity is lower than a preset signal intensity threshold. A computer-readable storage medium and a cleaning robot are further provided.