Method for controlling robot cleaner, electronic device and robot cleaner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot cleaners lack the ability to automatically stop their mopping mode when encountering unsuitable surfaces, such as carpets, which can lead to damage and reduce their reliability.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for controlling a robot cleaner that involves acquiring detection information during a mopping task and controlling the mopping component to stop working and ascend if certain non-mopping conditions are met, such as a non-zero pitch angle or proximity to obstacles, to prevent damage and improve reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the robot cleaner continuously operates in mopping mode, then cleaning productivity is maintained, but reliability deteriorates due to inability to detect unsuitable surfaces like carpets
Solution Approach 1:
The robot cleaner performs preliminary detection of the cleaning surface before initiating mopping operations. The detection unit scans the surface characteristics ahead of time, and only when the surface is confirmed suitable (non-carpet) does the control unit activate the mopping component, preventing damage before it occurs
Solution Approach 2:
The robot cleaner implements continuous feedback through its detection unit that monitors surface characteristics during operation. When the detection unit identifies a carpet surface, it sends feedback signals to the control unit, which then stops or ascends the mopping component, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains reliability while preserving productivity
2Reliability
If the robot cleaner adds automatic detection and control capabilities, then reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The robot cleaner employs a multi-functional integrated control unit that combines detection signal processing, mopping component control, and surface type identification in a single device. This universal controller handles multiple functions that would otherwise require separate systems, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The robot cleaner achieves a degree of self-service through its autonomous detection and control system. The detection unit automatically identifies surface types, and the control unit autonomously decides when to stop or ascend the mopping component without human intervention, simplifying the user interface while enhancing reliability
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a robot cleaner, a method and an apparatus for controlling the robot cleaner, an electronic device, and a storage medium. According to the method, detection information or state information of the robot cleaner is acquired; and the mopping component of the robot cleaner is controlled to stop working and/or to ascend in response that the detection information or the state information satisfies a non-mopping condition.