Moving Robot Theft Detection Using Posture and Position Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing moving robots for lawn mowing lack effective security measures to prevent theft and damage in outdoor environments, as they are not equipped with suitable sensing elements or countermeasures to detect and respond to theft occurrences.
Innovation Solution
A moving robot system that detects theft based on posture and position information, restricting its operation when theft is detected, and includes a method for controlling the robot to limit its functionality and track its stolen path, using a controller with a sensing unit, communication unit, and output unit to implement an anti-theft mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a moving robot is deployed in an outdoor environment for lawn mowing, then the working area and productivity are improved, but the vulnerability to theft and damage increases due to exposure in open spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing theft detection functionality before actual theft occurs. The controller continuously monitors posture information and position information, and when theft is detected, it proactively transmits alerts to terminal devices and activates tracking modes to prevent further unauthorized use or movement of the robot
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the controller receives posture information from sensors and position information from communication units, processes this data to detect theft occurrences, and provides feedback by transmitting alerts to terminal devices and activating tracking functions to monitor the robot's location throughout the outdoor environment
2Reliability
If additional sensing elements and support structures are added to detect theft, then the security is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling the controller to perform multiple functions using existing components. The controller not only controls the driving unit for normal operation but also detects theft by processing posture information and position information, transmits alerts to terminal devices, and activates tracking modes - making a single component serve multiple security-related functions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service where the moving robot monitors its own security status using its built-in sensors and communication capabilities. The robot's controller detects theft occurrences by analyzing its own posture and position data, and autonomously transmits alerts and activates tracking without requiring external monitoring systems or additional dedicated sensing elements
3Reliability
If the robot restricts operation when theft is detected, then the security is improved, but the ease of operation decreases for legitimate users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by implementing operation restrictions as a preventive measure against further theft or damage. When theft is detected, the controller proactively restricts the driving unit's operation and activates tracking mode, creating a counter-action that prevents the thief from successfully completing the theft while minimizing impact on legitimate users through automated detection accuracy
Data Source
AI summary
A robot and a method for controlling the robot detects a theft of the robot based on posture information for a main body of the robot and position information of the robot. Operation of the robot is restricted depending on whether a theft of the robot is detected.