Dual-Display Moving Robot for Adaptive Voice and Touch Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing moving robots and kiosks in public places are inefficient in providing personalized information and services due to their reliance on single display modes and user interaction methods, which do not adapt to individual user needs or varying information types and interaction distances.
Innovation Solution
A moving robot equipped with a voice input unit, a smaller touch-sensitive first display, and a larger second display, controlled by a controller to dynamically adjust screen content based on information type, amount, and user interaction, enhancing information delivery and user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single display is used in existing robots and kiosks, then the device complexity is reduced, but the information providing efficiency and user convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two displays of different sizes (first display and second display) into a single robot system, allowing them to work together to provide information. The controller coordinates both displays to show different types of information simultaneously, improving information providing efficiency while managing the complexity through integrated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The robot system is designed to support multiple display configurations and interaction modes (touch input on first display, voice input, and various display arrangements). This multi-functionality allows the same system to adapt to different user needs and scenarios, improving productivity without requiring multiple separate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed interaction mode is used in existing kiosks, then the ease of operation is maintained, but the adaptability to individual user needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts its interaction mode based on user behavior. It detects whether the user is approaching or moving away, and automatically switches between touch input (when close) and voice input (when far). This dynamic adaptation improves versatility while maintaining ease of operation by always presenting the most appropriate interaction method.
Solution Approach 2:
The robot uses sensors to detect user presence and distance, providing feedback that triggers appropriate response modes. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt to user needs in real-time, switching between different interaction methods based on the detected user state, thereby improving adaptability without increasing operational complexity.
3Productivity
If a single display mode is used in existing robots, then the device complexity is reduced, but the information delivery efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The information display is segmented across two displays of different sizes. The first display (smaller) and second display (larger) can show different types of information simultaneously, allowing efficient delivery of multiple information types without overloading a single display. The controller manages this segmentation to improve information delivery efficiency while keeping control complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
Different displays are used for different purposes based on their characteristics. The smaller first display is suitable for close-range touch interaction, while the larger second display is better for displaying detailed information. This local quality assignment optimizes information delivery efficiency by matching display characteristics to information types, with the controller coordinating them effectively.
4Ease of operation
If users must manually manipulate kiosks, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates when users are unfamiliar with the interface
Solution Approach 1:
The robot system provides active response to user demands through automated detection and response mechanisms. It can detect user presence, interpret user intent through voice or touch, and provide appropriate information without requiring users to navigate complex menus. This self-service capability improves ease of operation, especially for unfamiliar users, while the integrated control system manages the interaction complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a moving robot including: a voice input unit configured to receive a voice input of a user; a first display capable of receiving a touch input; a second display larger than the first display; and a controller configured to perform control such that a screen to be displayed in response to the voice input or the touch input is displayed on at least one of the first display or the second display based on a type and an amount of information included in the screen, and accordingly, it is possible to provide information and services more effectively using the two displays.