Rotating Loading Module for Multi-Destination Delivery Robots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current delivery robots are limited in their ability to efficiently load and deliver multiple articles to various destinations, often requiring manual input of information and lacking the capability to handle articles with specific storage environments and authentication procedures.
Innovation Solution
A delivery robot equipped with a loading module that includes a rotating article receiving portion with multiple receiving spaces, a control module for timely and secure delivery, and an authentication process for dangerous articles, allowing for automatic input of article and destination information via code scanning and additional certification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a robot carries luggage to one destination, then the robot can complete a simple delivery task, but the robot cannot carry multiple pieces of luggage to multiple destinations
Solution Approach 1:
The loading module is divided into multiple receiving spaces (first receiving space, second receiving space, etc.) that can independently store different articles. Each receiving space can be independently rotated to the doorway position, allowing multiple articles to be delivered to different destinations in sequence without requiring multiple separate delivery trips.
Solution Approach 2:
The article receiving portion is designed to rotate dynamically, allowing different receiving spaces to be positioned at the doorway at different times. This dynamic reconfiguration enables the robot to adapt its loading configuration based on delivery requirements, switching between single-destination and multi-destination delivery modes.
2Productivity
If a robot searches for the shortest path from origin to destination, then the robot can efficiently navigate, but the robot cannot efficiently load various articles and deliver them to various destinations
Solution Approach 1:
The control module pre-arranges articles in specific receiving spaces based on their destinations before departure. By organizing the loading configuration in advance and rotating the article receiving portion to position the correct receiving space at the doorway, the robot can efficiently load and deliver multiple articles to various destinations without requiring complex real-time decision-making during navigation.
3Reliability
If manual input of article information and destination information is required, then the robot can receive accurate information, but user convenience is reduced and input errors may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The robot autonomously scans codes on articles to automatically input article information and destination information into its control system. This self-service information entry method eliminates the need for manual typing by users, reducing input errors while maintaining high accuracy through optical code recognition.
4Ease of operation
If articles requiring specific storage environments are loaded without additional authentication, then loading is simplified, but safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The control module monitors which receiving spaces contain articles requiring specific storage environments and provides feedback by controlling the rotation of the article receiving portion to position only the appropriate receiving space at the doorway. This ensures that authenticated recipients receive the correct articles with proper storage conditions maintained throughout the delivery process.
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AI summary
A delivery robot equipped with a loading module is disclosed. The delivery robot includes a communicator for communicating with a control center or a mobile terminal within a control range of an article sender, one or more sensing units, an inputter for receiving information on an article and destination information on the article, a memory for storing a delivery list, a display, and a controller. The delivery robot may be equipped with artificial intelligence and may also perform 5G (generation) communication. Thus, user convenience can be improved.