Autonomous Mobile Robot Charging Station for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile phone users face limited mobility due to the need for frequent battery charging, which requires human intervention, whereas autonomous mobile robots can charge themselves, limiting the potential of mobile devices to offer new functionalities and user experiences.
Innovation Solution
A mobile charging system comprising a robotic device removably connected to a mobile device and a charging station, where the robotic device autonomously detects the mobile device and returns to the charging station for charging, allowing the mobile device to maintain mobility and perform tasks without human interruption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mobile phones are charged by traditional power sources, then the battery can be recharged, but the user loses mobility and requires human intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile phone system performs charging operations autonomously without requiring user intervention. The phone automatically connects to power sources, manages battery charging, and returns to base stations for recharging, enabling the device to service itself
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system is divided into separate functional components: a mobile robot unit that carries the phone and a stationary base station that provides power. This segmentation allows the phone to maintain mobility while the base station handles power supply independently
2Productivity
If mobile phones are equipped with autonomous mobility, then human interruption for charging is eliminated, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mobile phone with an autonomous mobile robot platform, merging communication functionality with autonomous navigation and mobility capabilities. This integration enables continuous task execution while eliminating charging interruptions
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile robot acts as an intermediary between the phone and the charging infrastructure. The robot carries the phone and autonomously navigates to base stations for charging, mediating the interaction between the mobile device and power sources
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for charging a mobile device is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a mobile charging system comprises a mobile device having a battery, a robotic device removably connected to the mobile device, and a charging station removably connected to the robotic device. The robotic device is adapted to detect docking of the mobile device. If the docking of the mobile device is detected, the robotic device autonomously returns to the charging station for charging the battery of the mobile device. The robotic device receives an instruction from the mobile device or a user and performs tasks associated with the instruction.