Gesture-Based Robot Control via Camera Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current robot operating methods require a high level of operator expertise, making them less accessible and less user-friendly, especially for consumers, as they demand manual remote control usage and have a high entry barrier.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allow a robot to acquire and execute operation instructions based on gestures recognized by a camera, using face feature information or pre-configured gesture passwords, reducing the need for manual remote control operation and enhancing operability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual remote control is used to operate the robot, then the robot can be precisely controlled, but the operator requires high expertise and the entry barrier is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical remote control system with a gesture recognition system using computer vision. The camera captures hand gestures, processes them through algorithms to identify specific movements, and translates them into control commands, eliminating the need for physical remote control devices and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary gesture recognition system between the operator and the robot. Hand gestures serve as the intermediary medium, capturing operator intent and translating it into robot commands through image processing and pattern recognition algorithms, thereby simplifying the control interface.
2Ease of operation
If manual remote control is used to operate the robot, then control precision can be maintained, but the entry barrier for operators becomes very high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the operator's hand gestures through camera imaging and processes this copy to extract control commands. The system captures the gesture image, extracts feature points, and matches them against predefined gesture patterns to determine the intended operation, maintaining control accuracy while improving accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system processes gesture images in real-time, compares them against known gesture patterns, and executes corresponding robot commands. The feedback loop ensures accurate interpretation of gestures while providing responsive robot control, balancing accessibility with reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and a device for operating a robot are provided. According to an example of the method, information of a first gesture is acquired from a group of gestures of an operator, each gesture from the group of gestures corresponding to an operation instruction from a group of operation instructions. A first operation instruction from the group of operation instructions is obtained based on the acquired information of the first gesture, the first operation corresponding to the first gesture. The first operation instruction is executed.