Mobile device, robot cleaner, and method for controlling the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cleaning robots are difficult to control precisely and troubleshoot, as they lack efficient methods for users to direct their movement and monitor their status in real-time, relying on manual intervention and infrared or short-range communication schemes.
Innovation Solution
A mobile device with a capturing unit, display, and controller that allows users to control the cleaning robot's movement by touching the display, share its status, and correct deviations using homography matrix transformation, enabling real-time feedback and easy path establishment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional remote controllers with infrared or short-range communication are used, then the cleaning robot can be controlled to move, but the user cannot precisely direct the robot to a specific location or easily monitor its real-time status
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a camera as an intermediary device to capture the cleaning robot's position and status. The captured image is transmitted to a terminal device, which then determines the robot's location and status based on image analysis. This intermediary approach enables precise positioning and monitoring without requiring complex direct control systems between the user and the robot.
2Loss of information
If the cleaning robot autonomously cleans the region, then cleaning operations can be performed, but the user cannot quickly troubleshoot problems or check the robot's status in real-time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the cleaning robot's status information is captured by a camera and transmitted to a terminal device in real-time. The terminal device analyzes the image to determine the robot's status and provides feedback to the user. This allows users to quickly check the robot's condition and troubleshoot problems without being physically present, reducing both information loss and time loss.
3Ease of operation
If manual intervention is required to control the cleaning robot, then the robot can be directed to move, but the control process becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses image copying as a control mechanism. The camera captures an image of the cleaning robot, and the terminal device uses this copied visual information to determine the robot's position and status. Users can interact with the copied image data on the terminal device to control the robot, making the control process more convenient while maintaining high cleaning efficiency through automated image analysis.
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a mobile device, cleaning robot, and method for controlling the cleaning robot. The mobile device includes a capturing unit; a display for displaying an image of a cleaning robot obtained from the capturing unit and receiving a touch; and a controller for controlling the cleaning robot to move to a location that corresponds to the input touch.