WO2021179658A1

WO2021179658A1 - System for calling robot

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Publication number: WO2021179658A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/128610
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张涛; 陈鹏; 刘凯; 申鑫瑞
Original assignee: 深圳市普渡科技有限公司
Priority date: 2020-03-09
Filing date: 2020-11-13
Publication date: 2021-09-16
Also published as: CN212096360U

Abstract

A system (1) for calling a robot comprises a robot (10), a calling unit (20) and an RFID module (30). The calling unit (20) is arranged to be close to the RFID module (30), and is used to read location information on the RFID module (30). The calling unit (20) sends the location information to the robot (10) by means of wireless communication. The robot (10) moves to a location where the RFID module (30) is located according to the location information. In the system (1) for calling a robot, a user carrying the calling unit (20) can arrange the calling unit (20) to be close to the RFID module (30) so as to conveniently call the robot to arrive at a location where the RFID module (30) is provided. Even if the user has left the location where the RFID module (30) is located, the robot (10) can still move to the location. Moreover, the calling unit (20) can conveniently receive location information of the RFID module (30) in a contactless manner.

Description

Robot call system

This application is based on the Chinese application with the application number 202020282209.2 and the name "Robot Call System" filed on March 9, 2020, and claims its priority.

Technical field

This application relates to the field of robotics, and in particular to a robot call system.

Background technique

Mobile robots can already perform distribution tasks autonomously, and the robots can be driven by driving wheels without the use of tracks. Although the robot can move more and more autonomously and deliver items to the target location, the inventor realizes that getting the robot to reach the goal by calling is still a problem that needs to be solved urgently.

Application content

This application is completed in view of the above-mentioned existing situation, and its purpose is to provide a robot call system, which can make the robot reach the destination by calling to complete the delivery task.

In order to achieve the foregoing objectives, the implementation manners of this application provide the following technical solutions:

This application provides a robot call system, including:

A robot, a pager and an RFID module, the pager approaches the RFID module and reads the position information on the RFID module, the pager sends the position information to the robot through wireless communication, so The robot moves to the position where the RFID module is located according to the position information.

In this case, on the one hand, the user can wear a pager so that the pager is close to the RFID module to conveniently call the robot to the position set by the RFID module, and even if the user has left the position of the RFID module, the robot can still move to The location and complete the delivery task, on the other hand, the pager can easily obtain the location information of the RFID module without contact.

Wherein, the RFID module is set on a dining table or a desk.

Therefore, in a restaurant or office environment, when a user wears a pager and is close to a dining table or desk, it is convenient to call the robot to arrive at the dining table or desk.

Wherein, the pager includes a LORA module, and the pager sends the position information to the robot through the LORA module.

In this case, the communication stability between the pager and the robot in complex communication scenarios can be increased.

Wherein, the pager includes a body and a strap, and the pager can be worn on a user's arm.

Therefore, it is convenient for users to carry.

Wherein, the watch band is buckled with the body.

In this case, it is easy to remove the strap.

Wherein, the watchband is detachable, the body is arranged on a dining table or a desk, and the body is arranged close to the RFID module.

Thus, the user can call the robot to reach the designated location without wearing a pager.

Wherein, the pager includes a button and a display screen, and the button is used to configure the pager.

Wherein, there are multiple robots, and the pager is used to select the designated robot to reach the position corresponding to the RFID module.

In this way, the user can select any robot to reach the designated position as needed.

Wherein, the robot includes a mobile chassis and a support structure, the support structure is arranged on the mobile chassis, and the support structure is provided with a plurality of trays.

As a result, objects can be placed on trays, and the delivery capacity can be increased by arranging multiple trays.

Wherein, the supporting structure includes a first supporting arm and a second supporting arm, the first supporting arm and the second supporting arm are arranged opposite to each other, and the first supporting arm and the second supporting arm are opposite to the Mobile chassis tilt setting.

In this case, by tilting the support arm, the stability of the robot can be improved.

According to the robot calling system provided by the present application, on the one hand, the user can wear a pager so that the pager can be close to the RFID module to conveniently call the robot to the position set by the RFID module, and even if the user has left the position of the RFID module, the robot still It can move to this location and complete the delivery task. On the other hand, the pager can easily obtain the location information of the RFID module without contact.

Description of the drawings

FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a robot call system involved in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the pager of the robot calling system according to the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the robot of the robot call system according to the embodiment of the present application.

Detailed ways

Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same symbols are assigned to the same components, and repeated descriptions are omitted. In addition, the drawings are only schematic diagrams, and the ratio of dimensions between components or the shapes of components may be different from actual ones.

As shown in FIG. 1, the embodiment of the present application relates to a robot call system 1. The robot call system 1 can dispatch robots to designated locations simply and quickly.

In this embodiment, the robot calling system 1 includes a robot 10, a pager 20, and an RFID module 30. The pager 20 is close to the RFID module 30 and reads the position information on the RFID module 30. The pager 20 transmits the position information to the robot 10 through wireless communication. The robot 10 moves to the position where the RFID module 30 is located according to the position information. In this case, on the one hand, the user can wear a pager so that the pager is close to the RFID module to conveniently call the robot to the position set by the RFID module, and even if the user has left the position of the RFID module, the robot can still move to The location and complete the delivery task, on the other hand, the pager can easily obtain the location information of the RFID module without contact.

In some examples, there may be multiple robots. Specifically, the pager can call multiple robots to reach the designated location at the same time.

In some examples, the RFID module 30 may be provided in the card. As a result, the RFID module can be protected, and it is convenient to be installed in an application scenario.

In some examples, the RFID module 30 transmits the location information by means of radio frequency.

In this embodiment, the RFID module 30 can be installed on a dining table or a desk. Therefore, in a restaurant or office environment, when a user wears a pager and is close to a dining table or desk, it is convenient to call the robot to arrive at the dining table or desk.

In this embodiment, the pager 20 includes a LORA module. The pager 20 sends the position information to the robot 10 through the LORA module. In this case, the communication stability between the pager and the robot in complex communication scenarios can be increased.

As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the pager 20 includes a body 21 and a strap 22. The pager 20 can be worn on the user's arm through a strap 22. Therefore, it is convenient for users to carry.

In some examples, the watch band 22 and the body 21 may be connected by a buckle. In this case, it is easy to remove the strap.

In some examples, the strap 22 is detachable. The main body 21 is set on a dining table or a desk. The main body 21 is arranged 30 close to the RFID module.

As a result, the pager can obtain location information at any time, and the user can call the robot to reach the designated location without wearing the pager.

In this embodiment, the pager 20 includes a button 212 and a display screen 211. The button 212 is used to configure the pager 20.

In some examples, the buttons 212 and the display screen 211 may be provided on the main body 21. The body 21 may be substantially rectangular. The button 212 may be arranged on the front surface of the main body 21. The display screen 211 may be arranged on the front surface of the main body 21. In some examples, the main body 21 may also be provided with a second button 213. The second button 213 may be arranged on both sides of the main body 21.

In this embodiment, the pager 20 displays the table number after reading the position information. Thus, it is convenient for the user to confirm the corresponding table number.

In some examples, there may be multiple robots 10. The pager 20 is used to select the designated robot 10 to reach the position corresponding to the RFID module 30. In this way, the user can select any robot to reach the designated position as needed.

As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the robot 10 includes a mobile chassis 11 and a supporting structure 12. The supporting structure 12 is disposed on the mobile chassis 11. The supporting structure 12 is provided with a plurality of trays 13. As a result, objects can be placed on trays, and the delivery capacity can be increased by arranging multiple trays.

In some examples, several trays 13 may be arranged in parallel.

In some examples, the support structure 12 includes a first support arm 121 and a second support arm 122. The first support arm 121 and the second support arm 122 are arranged opposite to each other. The first support arm 121 and the second support arm 122 are arranged obliquely with respect to the mobile chassis 11. In this case, by tilting the support arm, the stability of the robot can be improved.

In some examples, the first support arm 121 and the second support arm 122 may be provided on both sides of the mobile chassis 11. The first support arm 121 and the second support arm 122 can respectively extend obliquely from the front end of the mobile chassis 11 to the rear end of the mobile chassis 11.

The above-mentioned embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the technical solution. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the above implementation manners should be included in the protection scope of the technical solution.

Claims

A robot calling system, which includes:

A robot, a pager and an RFID module, the pager approaches the RFID module and reads the position information on the RFID module, the pager sends the position information to the robot through wireless communication, so The robot moves to the position where the RFID module is located according to the position information.
The robot call system according to claim 1, wherein the RFID module is installed on a dining table or a desk.
The robot call system according to claim 1, wherein the pager includes a LORA module, and the pager sends the position information to the robot through the LORA module.
The robot call system according to claim 1, wherein the pager includes a body and a strap, and the pager can be worn on the arm of a user.
5. The robot call system according to claim 4, wherein the watch band is buckled with the body.
The robot call system according to claim 4, wherein the watch band is detachable, the body is arranged on a dining table or a desk, and the body is arranged close to the RFID module.
The robot call system according to claim 1, wherein the pager includes a button and a display screen, and the button is used to configure the pager.
The robot calling system according to claim 1, wherein there are multiple robots, and the pager is used to select the designated robot to reach the position corresponding to the RFID module.
The robot call system according to claim 1, wherein the robot comprises a mobile chassis and a support structure, the support structure is provided on the mobile chassis, and the support structure is provided with a plurality of trays.
The robot call system according to claim 9, wherein the supporting structure comprises a first supporting arm and a second supporting arm, the first supporting arm and the second supporting arm are arranged opposite to each other, and the first supporting arm And the second support arm is arranged obliquely with respect to the mobile chassis.