Robot and robot system comprising same
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Solution Overview
Problem
In large public spaces, there is a need for a robot that can effectively provide environmental purification functions such as cleaning, air filtration, and humidity control while maintaining stability and efficiency during travel or stationary operation.
Innovation Solution
A robot design featuring a water tank, water purifier, air cleaner, and humidifier, with a motor-driven system for water and air circulation, and a docking device for water and power replenishment, ensuring optimal placement of components for stability and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple environmental purification functions (water purifier, air cleaner, humidifier) are integrated into the robot, then the environmental purification capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple environmental purification functions (water purifier, air cleaner, humidifier) into a single mobile robot platform. These previously separate devices are merged into one unified system that can perform all functions by moving to different locations, reducing the need for multiple standalone devices and simplifying system deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The robot is designed as a universal platform capable of performing multiple environmental purification functions. By equipping it with water purification, air cleaning, and humidification capabilities, a single device can replace multiple specialized devices, improving versatility while managing complexity through integrated control.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the water tank is disposed below the water pump and other components, then the stability of the robot is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water tank is positioned below the water pump, air cleaner, and humidifier to act as a counterweight. This lower placement creates a balanced center of gravity that prevents the robot from tipping forward when these components are in operation, thereby improving stability without requiring additional stabilization mechanisms.
3Productivity
If the robot integrates multiple functions (cleaning, air filtration, humidity control), then the productivity of environmental purification is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The robot is equipped with autonomous navigation capabilities that allow it to move independently to different locations within the environment. It can autonomously position itself to perform water purification, air cleaning, and humidification tasks without requiring manual repositioning, thereby maintaining ease of operation while delivering high productivity through multiple integrated functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The robot effectively purifies air and water, maintains humidity, and cleans surfaces, enhancing the environmental quality of public spaces while ensuring stability and efficient operation through its innovative design and modular functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a water pump connected to the water tank
Implementation Method 2
a water purifier connected to the water pump to purify and discharge water
Implementation Method 3
an air cleaner configured to suction and filter air and discharge the filtered air
Implementation Method 4
a humidifier configured to spray water supplied from the water tank to the outside, or to vaporize the water into water vapor and discharge the vapor water
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AI summary
A robot according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: at least one wheel for traveling; a water tank in which an accommodating space accommodating water is formed; a water pump connected to the water tank; a water purifier connected to the water pump to purify and discharge water provided from the water tank; and an air cleaner configured to suction and filter air and discharge the filtered air, wherein the water tank is disposed below the water pump, the water purifier, and the air cleaner.