Control method for self-walking device, self-walking device, and storage medium
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current self-walking apparatuses, such as cleaning robots, have limited functionality as they can only perform basic obstacle avoidance and lack the ability to categorize and store obstacles appropriately.
Innovation Solution
A controlling method for a self-walking apparatus that recognizes category information of obstacles and acquires region information, allowing the apparatus to perform a push operation to move obstacles into regions matching their category information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If self-walking apparatus performs basic obstacle avoidance operation, then the apparatus can avoid obstacles during sweeping operation, but the function remains relatively single and limited
Solution Approach 1:
The self-walking apparatus is enhanced with multi-functional capabilities by integrating obstacle recognition, categorization, and pushing functions alongside the basic sweeping function. The control module determines obstacle categories (clothing, toys, other objects) and directs the apparatus to push obstacles into corresponding storage regions, transforming a single-function device into a multi-functional system that combines cleaning with organized storage
2Adaptability or versatility
If self-walking apparatus is equipped with obstacle recognition and categorization capabilities, then the apparatus can perform categorized storage of obstacles, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage area is divided into multiple distinct regions, each designated for specific obstacle categories (clothing region, toys region, other objects region). The control module segments the obstacle handling process into identification, categorization, and directed pushing steps, managing complexity through structured division of the storage space and control logic
3Adaptability or versatility
If self-walking apparatus performs push operation to move obstacles into matching regions, then categorized storage is achieved, but the operation time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
Storage regions are pre-designated and mapped before the sweeping operation begins. The control module has predetermined target regions for each obstacle category, allowing the apparatus to efficiently navigate directly to the appropriate storage location without unnecessary exploration or decision-making delays during the pushing operation
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AI summary
A controlling method for a self-walking apparatus includes: recognizing category information of an obstacle on a travelling path of the self-walking apparatus; acquiring region information of a current location of the obstacle; and controlling, in response to a mismatch between the category information and the region information, the self-walking apparatus to contact the obstacle and perform a push operation for pushing the obstacle into a region matching the category information.