TW202008092A - Panoramic live broadcast navigation robot enabling people without actual participation to have a first-person full-view experience and to interact through messages - Google Patents

Abstract

A panoramic live broadcast navigation robot includes a robot body, a control unit, a pilot unit, a navigation unit and a live broadcast unit. The bottom of the robot body is provided with a mobile base that can move 360 degrees in all directions. The control unit is disposed in the accommodating space to drive the robot body to follow the movement of the pilot unit, and the robot body will automatically detect the safe distance between itself and objects or obstacles in the surroundings to avoid collision when moving. The navigation unit can play the navigation data through the display and the speaker according to the settings. The live broadcast unit can take a real-time 360-degree panoramic video during the navigation process and is connected to an interactive platform for live broadcasting. In this way, people without actual participation can also have a first-person full-view experience and interact through messages, so as to attract people to use the tour service.

Description

Panoramic live guide robot

This creation department belongs to the field of fully automated navigation equipment, especially a panoramic live navigation robot, which can automatically follow the movement trajectory of a pilot unit and can be triggered at any time to perform navigation instructions to improve the effect of navigation services By.

In general, in order to provide visitors with display items or explanations for exhibition venues, art galleries or museums, most of them will be equipped with hand-held navigation devices, which can be matched with the text or electronic marks of each display item. The corresponding guide information is broadcast, but the most criticized problem is that most of them broadcast audio through headphones, making it difficult for tourists to integrate into the environment of the display project.

Although the navigation robots appearing on the market, combined with artificial intelligence, can interact with tourists and answer questions or guide instructions, but such navigation robots cannot also automatically follow or perform live broadcasts. At best, it can only be called a mobile interactive video robot, which can attract the tourists’ curiosity only for the first two or three times. When people’s curiosity about it disappears, their interest in guided tours naturally disappears. Not welcome by the manufacturer. However, in order to solve such problems, there is also a design of a navigation robot that can automatically follow. Since a large number of signal controls must be combined with the design to avoid surrounding obstacles, the manufacturing cost is greatly increased.

In view of this, one of the purposes of this creation is to provide a panoramic live broadcast navigation robot that uses a pilot unit to send signals to a robot body with a control unit, a navigation unit, and a live broadcast unit to allow the robot The main body follows the pilot unit to move, and can use different triggering methods to play the navigation data, and the navigation process can be further broadcasted as a 360-degree panoramic video in real time, so that people without actual participation can also have the first One-person full-view experience and message interaction to attract people to use the guide service.

In order to achieve the above purpose, a panoramic live broadcast guide robot created by the author includes: a robot body with an accommodating space inside, and a mobile base at the bottom of the robot body, which is provided with a power source and A plurality of moving wheels, which are driven by the power source, can drive the robot body to move in 360 degrees in all directions; a control unit is provided in the accommodating space and is electrically connected to the mobile base, the The control unit includes a laser ranging module, a power module, a movement command receiving module, and a first navigation signal sending module. The laser ranging module can detect the surrounding objects or obstacles. Safe distance between the robot body to avoid collision when moving; a pilot unit includes a movement command sending module and a second navigation signal sending module, the movement command sending module is used to send a movement command to The movement command receiving module drives the robot body to follow the pilot unit; a navigation unit is provided on the robot body and is electrically connected to the control unit, and the navigation unit includes a display and a speaker And a navigation database, the display and the speaker are arranged on the surface of the robot body, the navigation database corresponds to the first navigation signal and the second navigation signal and stores a plurality of navigation data When the signal receiving unit receives the navigation signal, it will play the navigation data through the display and the speaker according to the settings; and a live broadcast unit, which includes a panoramic camera lens, a temporary storage module and An instant connection transmission module, the panoramic photography lens is electrically connected to the temporary storage module, and the temporary storage module is electrically connected to the instant connection transmission module, so as to capture a 360 degree in the navigation process The panoramic video is stored in the temporary storage module, and connected to an interactive platform through the instant connection transmission module to live broadcast the 360-degree panoramic video.

In one embodiment, the created panoramic live navigation robot further has a multi-axis stabilizer, one end of which is located at the top of the robot body, and the panoramic photography lens is set on the multi-axis stabilizer, which can Stabilize the shooting of the panoramic photography lens, and further integrate a lifting module, one end of which is located on the top of the robot body, and the other end is used to install the multi-axis stabilizer, which can raise and lower the height and maintain the stability of the mobile shooting To make the image clearer.

In addition, the created panoramic live broadcast navigation robot further has an image recognition module, which is electrically connected to the temporary storage module to capture the 360-degree panoramic video, which is used to identify the response of the tour guide at the scene to generate an identification signal After receiving the identification signal, the pilot unit can start the discussion function of the interactive platform to improve the effect of interactive messages. Furthermore, the navigation unit is provided with a communication module, which allows the user who holds and operates the navigation unit to directly and electrically connect the navigation unit during the navigation process, and directly monitors the scene by the user through the communication module situation.

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Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 for a schematic structural diagram and hardware block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the author, and various situation simulation diagrams during application. As shown in the following figures, a panoramic live broadcast navigation robot 1 of the present invention includes a robot body 11, a control unit 12, a pilot unit 13, a navigation unit 14, and a live broadcast unit 15.

The robot body 11 is correspondingly made into various shapes. As shown in the figure, it is similar to a barrel-shaped body. It has an accommodating space 111 inside, and a mobile base 112 is provided at the bottom of the robot body 11. The base 112 is provided with a power source 1121 and a plurality of moving wheels 1122. The moving wheels 1122 are driven by the power source 1121 to drive the robot body 11 to move in 360 degrees in all directions.

The control unit 12 is disposed in the accommodating space 111 and electrically connected to the mobile base 112. The control unit 12 includes a laser ranging module 121, a power module 122, and a movement command receiving module 123 And a first navigation signal sending module 124, the laser distance measuring module 121 can detect a safe distance from surrounding objects or obstacles to avoid collision of the robot body 11 when moving; and, the first A navigation signal sending module 124 can send a first navigation signal. The first navigation signal sending module 124 is a trigger element that is set at each navigation point by sensing, especially a sensor or an RFID tag After receiving the trigger signal, it can automatically start sending the first navigation signal.

The pilot unit 13 includes a movement command sending module 131 and a second navigation signal sending module 132. The movement command sending module 131 is used to send a movement command to the movement command receiving module 123 to drive The robot body 11 follows and moves with the pilot unit 13, and the second navigation signal sending module 132 can send a second navigation signal. The feature of this creation is that the pilot unit 13 can be directly involved without the need for Waiting to move to the first navigation point can start sending the second navigation signal. It should be noted that the pilot unit 13 in this creation is selected from a design such as a mobile communication device or a remote control, such as using a mobile communication device It is necessary to install the corresponding control application program in it in advance, and the signal connection with the navigation unit 14 is also possible.

The navigation unit 14 is provided on the robot body 11 and electrically connected to the control unit 12, and the navigation unit 14 includes a display 141, a speaker 142 and a navigation database 143, the display 141 and the speaker 142 It is set on the surface of the robot body 11, the navigation database 143 corresponds to the first navigation signal and the second navigation signal and stores a plurality of navigation data, when the signal receiving unit receives the task After a navigation signal, the corresponding navigation data is played through the display 141 and the speaker 142 according to the setting.

The live broadcast unit 15 includes a panoramic photography lens 151, a temporary storage module 152 and an instant connection transmission module 153, the panoramic photography lens 151 is electrically connected to the temporary storage module 152, and the temporary storage module 152 is electrically connected to the instant connection transmission module 153 to store a 360-degree panoramic video in the navigation process and stored in the temporary storage module 152, and is connected through the instant connection transmission module 153 To an interactive platform 154 to broadcast the 360-degree panoramic video. It should be noted that, in order to improve the best effect and stability during shooting, the panoramic live broadcast navigation robot 1 of this creation further has a multi-axis stabilizer 155 and a lifting module 156, and one end of the lifting module 156 is provided At the top of the robot body 11, install the panoramic photography lens 151 on the multi-axis stabilizer 155, and then install the multi-axis stabilizer 155 on the other end of the lifting module 156, in addition to being able to stabilize the panorama The shooting of the photographic lens 151 can also be used to adjust the height during shooting to obtain the best shooting effect. The temporary storage module 152 used in this creation may be a storage medium such as a solid-state memory hard disk, a hard disk, or a memory card, and the instant connection transmission module 153 uses WIFI, 5G, 4.5G, 3G, etc. Connected communication technology for smooth transmission of live video.

In addition, the panoramic live navigation robot 1 of the present invention further has an image recognition module 16 for electrically connecting the temporary storage module 152 to capture the 360-degree panoramic video, which is used to identify the reactions of the tour guides on site An identification signal is generated, and after receiving the identification signal, the live broadcast unit can start the discussion function of the interactive platform.

In addition, in order to increase the tourists' interest in the guide materials during the tour, the author also provides a communication module 133 in the pilot list 13 yuan, which allows the pilot unit 13 to be held and operated during the tour Of users directly connect to the guide unit 14 directly, and the user can directly monitor the site situation through the communication module 133. When the tourists are not warm enough, they can directly intervene in the guide program of the guide unit 14 The person interjects and changes the sound to produce the same sound as the navigation unit 14, and can also manually input the movement commands (including movement or rotation or light changes... etc.) manually through the movement command sending module 131, and You can feel the picture of the interactive dialogue between the robot body 11 and the tourists.

However, the above are only the preferred embodiments of this creation, and are not intended to limit the scope of the implementation of this creation. Therefore, those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which they belong, or familiar with this technology can make equivalent or easy The changers, the equal changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation, should be covered by the patent scope of this creation.

1‧‧‧ Panoramic live guide robot 11‧‧‧Robot body 111‧‧‧Accommodation space 112‧‧‧Mobile base 1121‧‧‧Power source 1122‧‧‧Move wheel 12‧‧‧‧Control unit 121‧‧ ‧Laser ranging module 122‧‧‧Power module 123‧‧‧Movement command receiving module 124‧‧‧First navigation signal sending module 13‧‧‧Pilot unit 131‧‧‧Movement command sending module 132‧‧‧Second guide signal sending module 133‧‧‧Call module 14‧‧‧Guide unit 141‧‧‧Display 142‧‧‧Speaker 143‧‧‧Guide database 15‧‧‧Live unit 151‧‧‧Panorama photography lens 152‧‧‧Temporary storage module 153‧‧‧ Instant connection transmission module 154‧‧‧Interactive platform 155‧‧‧Multi-axis stabilizer 156‧‧‧Lift module 16‧‧‧ Image recognition module

Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a preferred embodiment of the creation. Figure 2 is a hardware block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the authoring. Figure 3 is a simulation diagram of the situation when the preferred embodiment of the authoring is applied (1). Fig. 4 is a situation simulation diagram (2) when the preferred embodiment of the authoring is applied. Figure 5 is a simulation diagram of the situation when the preferred embodiment of the creation is applied (3).

1‧‧‧ Panorama live guide robot

11‧‧‧Robot body

111‧‧‧accommodation space

112‧‧‧Mobile base

1121‧‧‧Power source

1122‧‧‧Move wheel

12‧‧‧Control unit

121‧‧‧Laser ranging module

13‧‧‧ pilot unit

14‧‧‧Guide unit

141‧‧‧Monitor

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151‧‧‧ panoramic photography lens

155‧‧‧Multi-axis stabilizer

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Claims (6)

A panoramic live guide robot includes: a robot body with an accommodating space inside, and a bottom of the robot body is provided with a mobile base, the mobile base is provided with a power source and a plurality of mobile wheels, the movement After the wheel is driven by the power source, it can drive the robot body to move in 360 degrees in all directions; a control unit is provided in the accommodating space and is electrically connected to the mobile base, and the control unit includes a laser ranging Module, a power module, a movement command receiving module and a first navigation signal sending module, the laser ranging module can detect a safe distance from surrounding objects or obstacles to avoid the robot The body collides while moving; a pilot unit includes a movement command sending module and a second navigation signal sending module, the movement command sending module is used to send a movement command to the movement command receiving module, Driving the robot body to follow and move with the pilot unit; a navigation unit provided on the robot body and electrically connected to the control unit, and the navigation unit includes a display, a speaker and a navigation database, the The display and the speaker are arranged on the surface of the robot body, and the navigation database corresponds to the first navigation signal and the second navigation signal and stores a plurality of navigation data when the signal receiving unit receives After the navigation signal, the navigation data is played through the display and the speaker according to the settings; and a live broadcast unit, which includes a panoramic camera, a temporary storage module, and a real-time connection transmission module, The panoramic photography lens is electrically connected to the temporary storage module, and the temporary storage module is electrically connected to the instant connection transmission module to capture a 360-degree panoramic video during the navigation process and store it in the temporary storage module Stored in the module, and connected to an interactive platform through the instant connection transmission module to live broadcast the 360-degree panoramic video. The panoramic live navigation robot described in item 1 of the patent application scope further has a multi-axis stabilizer, one end of which is located at the top of the robot body, and the panoramic photography lens is placed on the multi-axis stabilizer, and It can stabilize the shooting of the panoramic photography lens. As described in item 2 of the patent application scope, the panoramic live broadcast navigation robot further has a lifting module, one end of which is located at the top of the robot body, and the other end is used to install the multi-axis stabilizer. As described in item 1 of the patent application scope, the panoramic live navigation robot further has a lifting module, one end of which is located at the top of the robot body, and the panoramic photography lens is set on the lifting module to adjust the The height of the panoramic photography lens. As described in item 1 of the patent application, the panoramic live navigation robot further has an image recognition module, which is electrically connected to the temporary storage module to capture the 360-degree panoramic video, which is used to identify the person being guided on the spot In response, an identification signal is generated. After receiving the identification signal, the live broadcast unit can start the discussion function of the interactive platform. As described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, the panoramic live broadcast navigation robot, wherein the navigation unit is provided with a communication module that allows the user who holds and operates the navigation unit to directly connect to the navigation unit during the navigation process The navigation unit directly monitors the site situation by the user through the communication module.

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