KR20010106845A - home use robot and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

One home robot can be used as a medium to perform various tasks of users that can be realized inside a house. The present invention, the driving means for driving the robot, the cleaning means for cleaning the floor surface by the robot according to the user's command, the sensing means for detecting the ambient environment and obstacles in the room to clean according to the detection signal, A controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user's command, means for remotely controlling the operation of household appliances / devices, user's operation Due to the operation means for controlling the driving speed and direction of the robot and a wireless communication is provided with means for communicating through the robot.

As a result, the home robot can automatically perform various tasks of the user, which can be realized in the house, so that the user can effectively use them in the home life. Cleaning the house, remote control of electrical and electronic devices, fire / theft prevention, and play equipment can be performed automatically to provide convenience to the user's home life. By diversifying and maximizing the function of expensive robots, it has the advantage of improving the competitiveness of the product by increasing the user's satisfaction.

Description

Multifunctional household robot and control method thereof

The present invention relates to a multifunctional household robot capable of traveling by automatically recognizing the surrounding environment inside a house and a control method thereof.

More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-functional household robot and a control method thereof capable of performing various tasks of a user that can be realized in a house using a single household robot as a medium.

Household robots used in the prior art is mainly to perform the cleaning automatically, or to move a simple object along a predetermined path of the expensive robot function was not simple to use in the home life of the user.

That is, the obstacle detection device of the robot cleaner (Utility Model Registration Application No. 1993-2422) detects an obstacle when driving and prevents collision of the robot cleaner to prevent unnecessary power consumption. Can be prevented from being damaged by collision with obstacles.

In addition, the apparatus for recognizing the cleaning area of the robot cleaner and its method (Patent Application No. 1998-23269) accurately recognizes the cleaning area shape by a CCD camera, and performs cleaning along a driving path determined according to the cleaning area shape. Can be cleaned quickly and accurately.

In addition, the charger tracking device of the robot cleaner and its method (Patent Application No. 1998-23267) can accurately track the position of the charger provided in the cleaning area by a CCD camera and automatically charge it as necessary.

However, as the cleaning robots described above are manufactured and used to perform cleaning only, the satisfaction of expensive robots felt by the user is greatly reduced because they cannot handle various tasks required for home life.

In addition, as a play equipment, a robot in the form of a pet animal (AIBO of Sony Corporation, Bn-1 of BANDAI Corporation) has been developed, but it has not substantially helped users in their education or entertainment.

In addition, robots for home automation and robots for transmitting images using the Internet (NEC's R100) have been developed, but the functions of these robots are also limited, so that the user's satisfaction is lower than expected. .

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional home robot and its control method, which enables the home robot to automatically utilize various tasks of the user that can be realized inside a home so that the user can use the device practically in home life.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional home robot and its control method which can improve the competitiveness of the product by increasing the satisfaction of the user by diversifying and maximizing the function of the expensive robot.

Still another object of the present invention is to perform a function of cleaning the house, remote control of electrical / electronic devices, fire / theft prevention, and play equipment automatically to provide a multi-functional household robot to provide convenience to the user's home life; It is to provide a control method thereof.

1 is a schematic diagram of a robot configuration used in a multifunctional household robot and a control method thereof according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols used in the main part of the drawing

One; Driving means

2; Cleaning means

3; Proximity sensor

4; Controller

6; touch screen

7; Joystick

8; temperature Senser

9; Vision sensor

10; Gas detection sensor

11; Distance sensor

An object of the present invention described above, the driving means for driving the robot, the cleaning means for cleaning the floor surface by the robot according to the user's command, so as to detect the ambient environment and obstacles in the room to clean according to the detection signal Means for detecting a user, a controller capable of recognizing and synthesizing a voice of a user, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user's command, and means for remotely controlling a home appliance / device. Achievement by providing a multi-functional home robot, characterized in that it comprises a means for communicating through the robot with a control means for controlling the drive speed and direction of the robot due to the user's operation and wireless communication do.

The above object of the present invention, the driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen to display the current state of the robot or to input a user command, wireless A multi-functional household robot comprising a means for communicating with the robot through communication and sensing means for detecting unauthorized entry of chip particles from the outside into the room and informing the user of the current situation. By providing.

The above object of the present invention, the driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen to display the current state of the robot or to input a user command, wireless Achievement by providing a multi-functional home robot characterized by having a communication means for communicating through the robot and means for detecting a fire and gas leak in the room to inform the user of the current situation do.

An object of the present invention described above, the driving means for driving the robot, the cleaning means for cleaning the floor surface by the robot according to the user's command, so as to detect the ambient environment and obstacles in the room to clean according to the detection signal In the control method of a multi-functional home robot having a sensing means, a user's voice, image recognition and voice synthesis controller, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or input a user's command, the user's hand gesture And instructing the robot to clean by voice, setting the cleaning area by checking the position of the cleaning area and the bottom surface state by the image recognition means and the voice recognition means by the cleaning instruction by the user. Detect the environment and obstacles to prevent collisions with obstacles, if any Is achieved by the control of the multifunction household robots characterized in that it comprises the step of cleaning and to adjust the height of the cleaner way for the bottom surface of the predetermined area to provide.

The above object of the present invention, the driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen to display the current state of the robot or to input a user command, wireless In the control method of the multi-functional home robot, characterized in that it comprises a means for communicating through the robot having a communication, detecting the fire and gas leakage in the room to prevent the occurrence of fire and gas accidents, While the robot is circulating the room, detecting the occurrence of fire and gas leakage by the gas detection sensor in the room by the temperature and visual sensor mounted therein and present the present situation to the person first if there is a person in the room. Alerts you to a phone number pre-populated on the touchscreen The control of the multifunction household robots characterized in that it comprises a system is achieved by providing.

The above object of the present invention, the driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen to display the current state of the robot or to input a user command, wireless In the control method of the multi-functional home robot, characterized in that it comprises a means for communicating with the robot through the communication, detecting the unauthorized entry of chip particles from the outside into the room to prevent the occurrence of crime accidents. Instructing the robot to perform a security task; sensing the shape and sound of a person while traveling the room to detect a moving object; and if the detected object is recognized as a human, By comparing the data of the person who is input in advance on the screen to determine the intruder If it is determined that the system and the intruder is intruder control the multi-functional household robot comprising the step of informing the current situation by the telephone number previously input to the touch screen, and recording the impression and voice of the intruder to secure evidence By providing a method.

The above object of the present invention is a driving means for driving a robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of a user, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user's command, In the control method of the multi-functional home robot having a control means for controlling the drive speed and direction of the robot due to the operation, the drive speed and direction of the robot so that the user can ride on the robot to utilize as a play equipment Controlling the speed of the robot by changing the operation of the joystick input by the user so as to prevent sudden start and sudden stop of the robot, and controlling the speed of the robot when there is an obstacle. Operation of the joystick input by the user so as to prevent the collision Changes to which the robot is achieved by providing a control method of a multifunction household robots characterized in that it comprises the step of driving so as to avoid the obstacle.

The above object of the present invention is a drive means for driving a robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of a user, a touch screen capable of displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user's command, a home appliance A control method for a multifunctional household robot, comprising: means for remotely controlling the operation of the appliance, means for communicating via the robot with wireless communication, wherein the home appliance / mechanism is provided to the robot by a user. Instructing the remote operation to operate, confirming that the voice input to the robot is a user in the voice recognition means, and executing the home appliance / instrument according to the user's instruction. It is achieved by providing a control method of a multifunctional household robot.

According to a preferred embodiment, the operation means may be provided with a joystick for manipulating the drive speed and direction of the robot so that the user can take advantage of the ride on the robot.

According to a preferred embodiment, the area to be cleaned by the robot may be set by the use of any one of an instruction of a hand gesture by a user, a voice, and a touch screen.

According to a preferred embodiment, if there is an obstacle on the bottom surface of the cleaning area is provided with a variable means for elastically adjusting the distance between the cleaner portion and the bottom surface of the robot to prevent the cleaner from colliding with the obstacle. can do.

According to a preferred embodiment, the operation of the household appliance / apparatus can be controlled remotely by the use of any one of the user's voice, telephone and the Internet.

According to a preferred embodiment, if the weight of the user riding on the robot is more than a certain amount may warn the user, and may include stopping the driving of the robot.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be described in detail as can be easily carried out by those of ordinary skill in the art to aid the understanding of the present disclosure. It does not mean that the technical scope of the present invention is limited by this.

1 is a schematic diagram of a robot configuration used in a multifunctional household robot and a control method thereof according to the present invention.

As shown, the driving means for driving the robot (1), the cleaning means for cleaning the floor surface by the robot according to the user's command (2), the ambient environment and obstacles in the room to detect the detection signal Detection means 3 for cleaning according to the user, a controller 4 capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen 6 for displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user command; Means for remotely controlling the operation of household appliances / apparatus, a joystick (7) for controlling the driving speed and direction of the robot due to the user's operation, and wireless communication to communicate via the robot Security means to detect and record the presence of unauthorized intruders from the outside, and to inform the user of the current situation; And detected by the (8,9), and means to prevent the senses that the gas leakage is detected by the gas sensor 10, the occurrence of a fire or gas accidents to notify the current status to the user.

On the other hand, preferably, the area to be cleaned by the above-described robot is set by the use of any one of the instruction of the hand gesture, the voice and the touch screen by the user, and if there is an obstacle on the bottom of the cleaning area, the cleaner collides with the obstacle. It is provided with a distance sensor 11 that can elastically adjust the distance between the robot cleaner and the bottom surface of the cleaning area to prevent being.

On the other hand, preferably, the operation of the above-mentioned home appliance / apparatus can be controlled remotely by the use of any one of the user's voice, telephone and the Internet.

Hereinafter, a multifunctional home robot and a control method thereof according to the present invention will be described.

A) An example of how to clean the room using a robot is described below.

Instruct the user to clean the robot by instructing the user's hand motion and voice.

Next, the cleaning instruction is set by checking the position and the bottom surface state of the cleaning region by the image recognition means and the voice recognition means of the controller 4 by the cleaning instruction by the user.

In this case, preferably, the cleaning instruction of the user for the robot displays a map of the house on the touch screen 6 by the robot, and the user may display the area to be cleaned by checking it.

Next, by detecting the surrounding environment and obstacles in the cleaning area, if there is an obstacle, it is detected by the proximity sensor 3 mounted in front of the cleaner to lift the height of the cleaner on the floor to prevent collision with the obstacle. It proceeds, and adjusts the cleaner to the thickness of the obstacle by the distance sensor 11 for detecting when an obstacle having a predetermined thickness, such as confectionery.

Thus, the cleaner can automatically perform the cleaning at the optimum position appropriate for the situation in the cleaning area.

B) An example of a security function using a robot is described below.

When going out, a security signal is instructed to the robot by a user's voice signal or operation of the above-described touch screen 6.

Next, while the robot continuously traverses the room to detect a moving object, the robot detects the shape and sound of the moving object identified by the detection of the image recognition means and the voice recognition means of the controller 4 as described above. Determine.

Next, when the detected object is recognized as a person, it is determined to be an intruder by comparing with the data of a person who is pre-input on the touch screen 6 described above.

Therefore, if it is determined that the moving object is an intruder, the phone number pre-input on the touch screen 6 informs the current situation, and secures evidence by recording the impression and voice of the intruder.

C) An example of preventing fire and gas leakage by using a robot is described below.

While the robot continuously traverses the room, it detects the occurrence of fire and gas leakage in the room by the detection of the temperature and visual sensors 8 and 9 mounted on the robot itself.

Therefore, when a fire or gas leak is detected, if a person is present in the room, the current situation is notified to the person first, and if there is no person in the room, the phone number pre-entered on the touch screen 6 is reported. This can prevent large accidents of fire or gas explosion.

D) An example of using the robot as a play equipment is described below.

The joystick 7 controls the driving speed and direction of the robot so that a user can ride on the robot and utilize it as a play equipment.

Next, the speed of the robot is adjusted by changing the operation of the joystick 7 input by the user so as to prevent sudden start and stop of the robot.

Next, in order to prevent collision with the robot when an obstacle exists, the operation of the joystick 7 input by the user is changed so that the robot can travel to avoid the obstacle.

At this time, preferably, if the weight of the user who rides on the robot described above is above a certain level (for example, when the weight exceeds the standard weight), the user is warned and the robot is stopped to prevent damage to the robot. do.

E) An example of remotely controlling the operation of home appliances / devices using a robot is described below.

The user's voice signal instructs the robot to remotely operate a home appliance / mechanical such as a television (for example, to turn on / off the power of the television).

At this time, the user's instructions to the robot can make a call from the outside to give a command, it is of course possible to input a signal to the robot through the communication using the Internet.

Next, it is confirmed that the voice signal input to the robot is a user in the voice recognition means of the controller 4.

Next, the step of confirming that the voice signal is the user, and remotely executing the operation of the home appliance / appliance according to the user's instructions.

At this time, it is a matter of course that the above-mentioned home appliances / appliances can remotely operate the on / off of each power switch and light, the door lock of various doors.

On the other hand, it is possible to execute the reservation using the multi-functional home robot according to the present invention.

That is, when the user inputs an operation time for turning on the power of the home appliance, such as a wake-up time, to the touch screen 6 described above, the robot may store the predetermined time and the predetermined work indicated by the user in accordance with the reservation time. Will be able to run.

In addition, it is possible to read a variety of books to the user using the multi-functional home robot according to the present invention.

That is, when the user selects a list of various books pre-built in the robot by using the touch screen 6, the robot outputs them through the speaker 5 by the voice synthesizing means of the controller 4. This allows the user to listen in a comfortable position. At this time, the contents of the book stored in the touch screen 6 is configured to be changed at any time.

On the other hand, it is possible to listen to music using the multi-functional home robot according to the present invention.

That is, when a music player such as a cassette tape player detachable from the robot is attached to the robot, the music player and the robot are connected to communicate with each other. Therefore, when the user selects music, the robot receives the output from the music player and outputs it through the speaker 5.

On the other hand, using the multi-functional home robot according to the present invention can receive a call, you can make a call.

That is, if the user does not answer while the phone is ringing in the house from the outside and the bell rings more than a certain number of times, when the user is instructed to answer the call, the robot automatically answers the call by the voice synthesizing means of the controller 4. do.

For example, when a call is received from the outside, when the person asks "Who are you?" And the other party answers, the robot recognizes it and sends a message to the user, "Who is the call from?"

In addition, when a user wants to make a phone call using a robot, the touch screen 6 is inputted by manipulating the touch screen, or a phone number is input in advance based on a name or a business name by a user's voice signal. The user can make a call by inputting only the name, or business name, to the robot.

As described above, according to the preferred embodiment, the home robot automatically acts on behalf of various tasks of the user that can be realized inside the house, so that the user can effectively utilize the home life.

On the other hand, it is possible to provide convenience to the home life of the user by automatically performing the functions of cleaning the house, remote control of electrical / electronic devices, fire / theft prevention, play equipment.

On the other hand, it has the advantage to improve the competitiveness of the product by increasing the satisfaction of the user by diversifying and maximizing the function of the expensive robot.

Claims (13)

Driving means for driving the robot; Cleaning means for cleaning a bottom surface by the robot according to a user's command; Sensing means for detecting the ambient environment and obstacles in the room to clean according to the detection signal; A controller capable of voice, image recognition, and voice synthesis of a user; A touch screen for displaying a current state of the robot or inputting a user command; Means for remotely controlling the operation of the household appliance / apparatus; Operation means for controlling a driving speed and a direction of the robot due to a user's operation; And Multi-functional household robot, characterized in that it comprises a means for communicating with the robot through a wireless communication. Driving means for driving the robot; A controller capable of voice, image recognition, and voice synthesis of a user; A touch screen for displaying a current state of the robot or inputting a user command; Means for providing wireless communication to communicate via the robot; And A multi-functional household robot, comprising a security means for detecting and recording the unauthorized entry into the room from the outside, to inform the user of the current situation. Driving means for driving the robot; A controller capable of voice, image recognition, and voice synthesis of a user; A touch screen for displaying a current state of the robot or inputting a user command; Means for providing wireless communication to communicate via the robot; And And a means for detecting a fire and gas leakage in a room to inform a user of the current situation. The multifunctional household robot according to claim 1, wherein the operation means comprises a joystick for manipulating the driving speed and the direction of the robot so that a user can use the robot as a play equipment. The multifunctional household robot according to claim 1, wherein the area to be cleaned by the robot is set by use of any one of an instruction of a hand gesture by a user, a voice, and a touch screen. According to claim 5, If there is an obstacle on the bottom surface of the cleaning area is provided with a variable means for elastically adjusting the distance between the cleaner portion and the bottom surface of the robot to prevent the cleaner from colliding with the obstacle. Multifunctional household robot, characterized in that. The multifunctional household robot of claim 1, wherein the home appliance / instrument operation is controlled remotely by the use of any one of a user's voice, telephone, and the Internet. Driving means for driving the robot, cleaning means for cleaning the floor surface by the robot according to the user's command, sensing means for detecting the ambient environment and obstacles in the room to clean according to the detection signal, the user's voice, A control method of a multi-functional home robot having a controller capable of image recognition and audio synthesis and a touch screen for displaying a current state of the robot or inputting a user's command; Instructing the robot to clean by a user's hand gesture and voice; Setting a cleaning area by checking the position of the cleaning area and the state of the floor surface by the image recognition means and the voice recognition means for a cleaning instruction by a user; And And detecting the surrounding environment and obstacles of the cleaning area, and adjusting the height of the cleaner with respect to the bottom surface of the cleaning area so as to prevent collision with the obstacle if there is an obstacle. Control method of home robot. A driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice recognition, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user's command, and the wireless communication device. In the control method of the multi-functional household robot, characterized in that it comprises a means for communicating, means for detecting the occurrence of fire and gas leakage in the room to prevent the occurrence of fire and gas accidents: Detecting the occurrence of a fire and a gas leak by the gas detection sensor in the room by the temperature and visual sensor mounted therein while the robot is circulating the room; And If there is a person in the room to notify the current situation to the first person, if there is no room in the control method for a multi-functional household robot comprising the step of reporting to a phone number previously entered on the touch screen. A driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice recognition, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user's command, and the wireless communication device. In the control method of the multi-functional household robot, characterized in that it comprises a means for communication, means for detecting unauthorized chip particles from the outside to prevent the occurrence of crime prevention: Instructing the robot to perform security work when the user goes out; Sensing the shape and sound of a person while the robot traverses the room to detect a moving object; If the detected object is recognized as a person, comparing the data of a person who is pre-input on the touch screen to determine whether the person is an intruder; And If it is determined that the intruder is a pre-input phone number input to the touch screen, the control method of the multi-functional home robot, characterized in that it comprises the step of obtaining evidence by recording the impression and voice of the intruder. Driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or input a user command, the driving speed of the robot due to the user's operation In the control method of the multi-functional household robot having a control means for controlling the and direction: Manipulating the driving speed and the direction of the robot by a joystick so that a user can ride on the robot and utilize it as a play equipment; Adjusting a speed of the robot by changing an operation of the joystick input by a user so as to prevent sudden start and stop of the robot; And And changing the operation of the joystick input by the user so as to prevent the robot from colliding with the robot when an obstacle exists. Control method. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: alerting the user when the weight of the user who rides on the robot is greater than or equal to a predetermined level, and stopping driving of the robot. Driving means for driving the robot, a controller capable of voice, image recognition and voice synthesis of the user, a touch screen for displaying the current state of the robot or inputting a user's command, and remotely controlling the operation of home appliances / devices In the control method of a multi-functional household robot having a means capable of, the means for communicating through the robot having a wireless communication: Instructing the robot to remotely operate the home appliance / apparatus by a user; Confirming that the voice input to the robot is a user in the voice recognition means; And And controlling the home appliance / mechanism according to a user's instruction.