Telescopic Robot Imaging for Occluded Indicator Light Inspection
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Solution Overview
Problem
In machine rooms with metal doors featuring mesh holes, the non-mesh parts of these doors can block indicator light signals, making it difficult for machine room inspection robots to accurately determine the operational status of computer devices through image recognition.
Innovation Solution
A robot equipped with a telescopic structure and an image capture device that can move to different angles to capture images of target objects, allowing for the stitching of images to obtain an unobstructed view, even when partial regions are blocked by occluders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed camera is used for image capture, then the device structure is simple, but the image capture angle is limited and cannot avoid occlusion by metal door mesh
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed camera into a movable imaging system. The image capture device is mounted on a telescopic structure that can extend and retract, and the entire assembly can rotate relative to the robot body. This dynamic positioning capability allows the camera to capture images from multiple angles and positions, effectively avoiding occlusion by metal door mesh while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through controlled mechanical movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements another dimension principle by adding spatial dimensions to the image capture system. Instead of a single fixed position, the camera can move along the telescopic direction (one dimension), rotate around the robot body (another dimension), and capture images from different angular positions (third dimension). This multi-dimensional movement space enables comprehensive image capture that overcomes the limitations of fixed-angle photography.
2Measurement precision
If a single angle image is captured, then the capture process is fast, but the image may be obstructed and cannot accurately determine device status
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the telescopic structure extend to a predetermined position before image capture, and by pre-positioning the camera at optimal angles. The system performs preliminary positioning adjustments to ensure the camera is at the correct location and orientation before actually capturing the image, which minimizes the time needed during the actual capture phase while ensuring high image quality and avoiding occlusion.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic imaging system captures images from multiple angles and positions in rapid succession, then synthesizes this information to achieve accurate device status determination. The movement and capture operations are coordinated dynamically, allowing the system to gather comprehensive visual data efficiently without excessive time loss.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the camera remains at a fixed position, then the structure is simple, but it cannot capture images from different angles to overcome occlusion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by introducing a telescopic structure with extendable and retractable components. The image capture device is mounted on this telescopic mechanism, which can change its position relative to the robot body. This dynamic structure enables the camera to reach different spatial positions and capture images from multiple angles, effectively overcoming occlusion by metal door mesh while maintaining a relatively compact base structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic structure employs a nested design where components are arranged concentrically or in nested configurations. The image capture device is positioned on the telescopic component, which itself is nested within or attached to the rotating mechanism. This nested arrangement allows multiple degrees of freedom (telescoping + rotation) to be integrated in a space-efficient manner, reducing overall structural complexity while achieving multi-angle capture capability.
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AI summary
A robot and a method of capturing an image applied to the robot, an electronic device for implementing the method of capturing the image, and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The robot includes: a robot body; a workbench; a telescopic structure having one end pivotally connected to the robot body and the other end connected to the workbench; a driving mechanism arranged on the robot body and configured to drive the telescopic structure to extend, retract and/or move relative to the robot body; and an image capture device arranged on the workbench. The telescopic structure is configured to allow the image capture device to capture an image of a target object from different angles with the extension, retraction and/or movement of the telescopic structure.