WO2022052810A1 - 用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置 - Google Patents

用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置 Download PDF

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WO2022052810A1
WO2022052810A1 PCT/CN2021/114516 CN2021114516W WO2022052810A1 WO 2022052810 A1 WO2022052810 A1 WO 2022052810A1 CN 2021114516 W CN2021114516 W CN 2021114516W WO 2022052810 A1 WO2022052810 A1 WO 2022052810A1
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蔡林太
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李秀芝
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  • the present invention relates to the field of robots, and in particular, to a method and device for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse.
  • robots that can travel are usually used to transport goods.
  • the user can find the storage location of the goods according to the information of the goods, so as to place the goods on the robot so that the robot can carry the goods away.
  • the identification of the goods in the goods information may become correspondingly more complicated, making it difficult for users to accurately find the goods to be transported by the robot. goods, resulting in inefficient transportation.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse.
  • a method for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse comprising: acquiring goods information of goods to be transported by a robot; determining a storage location where the goods are stored in the warehouse according to the goods information ; Make the robot drive to reach the target position corresponding to the storage position; after it is determined that the robot has reached the target position, display the storage position information for indicating the storage position.
  • the method further includes: when the robot reaches the target position, stopping the robot from travelling and determining that the robot reaches the target position.
  • the method further includes: when the robot travels to a distance less than or equal to a predetermined distance from the target position, displaying an early stop option for stopping driving; when receiving a selection operation for the early stop option, Stop the robot and determine that the robot has reached the target position.
  • the method further includes: detecting whether there is an obstacle at the target position; in the case of detecting the existence of an obstacle at the target position, stopping the robot within a predetermined range around the target position, and determining that the robot reaches the target position .
  • the goods to be transported include various kinds of goods corresponding to a plurality of storage positions in the warehouse, wherein all the storage positions where the various kinds of goods are stored in the warehouse are determined according to the information of the goods; wherein, the robot is driven, to reach each target position corresponding to each storage position in sequence; wherein, each time it is determined that the robot reaches a target position, the storage position information for indicating the storage position corresponding to the one target position is displayed.
  • the method further includes: receiving a departure instruction for instructing the robot to leave the current target position; in response to the departure instruction, driving the robot to reach the next target position corresponding to the next storage position, or returning the robot initial position.
  • the method further includes: after it is determined that the robot has reached the current target position, receiving an execution operation for causing the robot to perform a predetermined action; and in response to the execution operation, causing the robot to perform the predetermined action.
  • the method further includes: after it is determined that the robot has reached the current target position, displaying cargo information and/or predetermined options corresponding to the predetermined actions; In the receiving area of the area of the predetermined option, the execution operation is received.
  • the method further includes: when it is determined that a predetermined event occurs in the robot, sending information that the predetermined event occurs to a corresponding terminal.
  • the cargo information includes information for identifying the cargo to be transported so that the cargo to be transported can be placed at the corresponding position of the robot.
  • the storage location information includes an orientation indication for indicating an orientation of the storage location.
  • an apparatus for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse comprising: an information acquisition unit configured to acquire goods information of the goods to be transported by the robot; a position determination unit, It is configured to be able to determine the storage position where the goods are stored in the warehouse according to the goods information; the traveling unit is configured to enable the robot to travel to reach the target position corresponding to the storage position; the display unit is configured to be able to After it is determined that the robot has reached the target position, the storage position information indicating the storage position is displayed.
  • a computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the method for guiding a robot to transport in a warehouse according to the present invention method of goods.
  • a system for controlling the travel of a robot in a warehouse comprising: a processor; a memory storing a computer program that, when executed by the processor, implements A method for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to the present invention.
  • the goods to be transported can be efficiently placed on the robot, thereby improving the efficiency of the goods. transport efficiency.
  • FIG. 1 shows a flowchart of a method for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an example of displaying an orientation indication according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an example of a receiving area for receiving an execution operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of an apparatus for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a flowchart of a method for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • step S1 the cargo information of the cargo to be transported by the robot is acquired.
  • the robot may receive cargo information, eg, from a server or by receiving corresponding inputs to the robot.
  • the cargo information may include information for identifying the cargo to be transported so that the cargo to be transported can be placed at the corresponding position of the robot.
  • the cargo information may include characteristic information, quantity and/or storage location of the cargo, and the like.
  • the characteristic information may be information representing the characteristics of the goods, such as name, type, color, size, price, and the like.
  • step S2 the storage location where the goods are stored in the warehouse is determined according to the goods information.
  • the storage location may be included in the cargo information, or the storage location may be stored in the server. In this case, for example, the storage location corresponding to the cargo information may be acquired from the server through the cargo information.
  • a storage location may be a specific location on a shelf where goods are stored.
  • storage locations are only examples, and the storage locations may be any form of storage locations according to the design and/or actual requirements of the warehouse.
  • step S3 the robot is driven to reach the target position corresponding to the storage position.
  • a navigation route can be obtained through the current location and storage location of the robot, so that the robot can travel along the navigation route to a target location corresponding to the storage location.
  • the target location may be an aisle near the shelf.
  • step S4 after it is determined that the robot has reached the target position, the storage position information for indicating the storage position is displayed.
  • the storage position information can be displayed, so that the user can quickly find the goods to be transported according to the storage position information, so as to place the goods on the robot, so that the robot transports the goods to the designated position.
  • the storage location information may include an orientation indication for indicating the orientation of the storage location.
  • the robot can drive into the aisle between the two shelves and prompt the user through the orientation indication Which rack of the two racks the goods to be transported are located on, so that the user can quickly find the goods.
  • the display of the orientation indication can also effectively prevent the user from A case of misidentification of goods.
  • whether the robot has reached the target position can be determined according to the specific position of the robot, user input and/or occupancy of the target position.
  • the method for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to the present invention may further include: when the robot travels to the target position, stopping the robot and determining that the robot arrives at the target position.
  • the robot has traveled to the target position, and at the same time, the robot has stopped.
  • the method for guiding the robot to transport goods in the warehouse according to the present invention may further include: when the robot travels to a distance less than or equal to a predetermined distance from the target position In the case of distance, an early stop option for stopping driving is displayed; when a selection operation for the early stop option is received, the robot can be stopped and the robot can be determined to reach the target position.
  • the user may want the robot to stop at a position before the target position.
  • the user can select the early stop option displayed by the robot, so that the The robot stops before the target position and determines to reach the target position.
  • early stop options can be displayed by displaying buttons such as "arrive early,” “skip to next step,” etc. on the robot's screen.
  • the method for a robot to transport goods in a warehouse may further include: detecting whether there is an obstacle at the target position; in the case of detecting the existence of an obstacle at the target position, stopping the robot within a predetermined range around the target position, and determining that the robot arrives target location.
  • the robot when the robot travels near the target position and detects an obstacle at the target position, the robot can stop within a predetermined range near the target position, and at the same time, it is determined that the robot has reached the target position, so as to avoid the robot being unable to enter the target due to position and cannot stop driving.
  • the predetermined range may be determined according to the design or actual demand of the warehouse.
  • the storage position information may be displayed, for example, the storage position information including the orientation indication for indicating the orientation of the storage position is displayed.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an example of displaying an orientation indication according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • "123-45-321-11" on the screen shown in Fig. 2 can be the serial number of the goods in the goods information, the number of the storage location code, etc. used to identify the goods, the " ⁇ " above it ” can be a bearing indication that can be used to indicate that the item is on the left side of the screen.
  • orientation indication shown in FIG. 2 is only an example, and any other form of orientation indication can be used according to actual requirements.
  • the display interface in FIG. 2 is only an example, and any other forms of content can be displayed according to actual requirements, for example, images of goods, etc.
  • the method for guiding the robot to transport goods in the warehouse according to the present invention may further include: after determining that the robot has arrived at the current After the target position, an execution operation for causing the robot to perform a predetermined action is received; in response to the execution operation, the robot is caused to perform the predetermined action.
  • the method for guiding the robot to transport the goods in the warehouse according to the present invention may further include: After it is determined that the robot has reached the current target position, the cargo information and/or the predetermined options corresponding to the predetermined actions are displayed; wherein, the reception can be performed in an area including the display of the cargo information, the storage location information and/or the predetermined options. In the area, the execution operation is received.
  • the cargo information and/or storage location information such as storage location information including orientation indications
  • the cargo information and/or storage location information may be displayed, so that the user can find the corresponding cargo and place the cargo on the robot for transportation.
  • predetermined options for making the robot perform predetermined actions such as corresponding operation buttons, can also be displayed, so as to facilitate the user and the robot interact.
  • a receiving area for receiving the above-mentioned execution operation may be set, for example, the receiving area may be set to be a larger area than the display area of the operation button, for example, set to include a display area for displaying cargo information and/or a storage location information and the area of the operation button, so that the user can input the corresponding user input more efficiently and quickly.
  • the receiving area can also be set to include only areas for displaying cargo information and/or storage location information (for example, without displaying predetermined options, ie, operation buttons), or the receiving area can be set to include only areas for displaying cargo information and/or storage location information The area used to display action buttons.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an example of a receiving area for receiving an execution operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • cargo information and/or storage location information may be displayed in the blank area of the two dotted rectangular areas on the screen shown in FIG. 3 .
  • Buttons for causing the robot to perform predetermined actions eg, a "back" button and a "next" button shown in FIG. 3 , may be displayed below the area displaying cargo information and/or storage location information.
  • a user input for selecting a button within the corresponding dashed box ie, the above-described execution operation, may be received in the entire area of the dashed box shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the receiving area eg, sensing area
  • the receiving area for receiving (eg, sensing) user input performed by the user on the relevant button may be set larger than the actual display area of the button so that the user can select the button efficiently.
  • the user can select the corresponding button without accurately selecting the corresponding button, so that the robot can perform the action desired by the user, thereby improving the efficiency of the interaction between the user and the robot, thereby improving the transportation of goods. effectiveness.
  • the receiving area for receiving user input shown in FIG. 3 is only an example, and any form of receiving area that can facilitate the user to select a corresponding button can be set according to actual needs.
  • the dashed box shown in FIG. 3 is only used to schematically illustrate the receiving area, and the dashed box shown in FIG. 3 may not be displayed in actual display according to actual requirements. Alternatively, the receiving area and the like can be prompted to the user through color, grayscale, etc., according to actual needs.
  • the robot may often be required to transport a variety of goods located in a number of different storage locations.
  • the goods to be transported may include a variety of goods corresponding to a plurality of storage locations in a warehouse.
  • the cargo information received in step S1 of FIG. 1 may include cargo information corresponding to each kind of cargo.
  • the cargo information received in step S2 of FIG. 1 may include cargo information corresponding to each kind of cargo.
  • all storage locations where the various kinds of goods are stored in the warehouse may be determined according to the goods information.
  • the robot can be driven to reach each target position corresponding to each storage position in sequence.
  • the storage position information for indicating the storage position corresponding to the one target position may be displayed.
  • the method for guiding the robot to transport the goods in the warehouse according to the present invention may further include: receiving an instruction for A departure instruction for the robot to leave the current target position; in response to the departure instruction, the robot is driven to reach the next target position corresponding to the next storage position, or the robot is returned to the initial position.
  • the leaving instruction may be a user operation, such as a touch, hover, long-press operation performed by the user in the receiving area corresponding to the "next" button in the screen shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the departure instruction may also be a predetermined signal received from a server or the like, or the departure instruction may also be a response to reaching a preset stay time, or the like.
  • the robot can also communicate with the user's terminal.
  • the method for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to the present invention may further include: if it is determined that a predetermined event occurs in the robot, sending information that the predetermined event occurs to a corresponding terminal.
  • the predetermined event may be any event set according to actual needs, such as loss of robot navigation, failure of the robot, and the like.
  • the storage position information for indicating the storage position can be displayed, so that the goods to be transported can be efficiently placed on the robot, thereby improving the transport of goods effectiveness.
  • FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of an apparatus for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • an apparatus for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse includes an information acquisition unit 1 , a position determination unit 2 , a traveling unit 3 and a display unit 4 .
  • the information acquisition unit 1 is configured to be able to acquire cargo information of the cargo to be transported by the robot.
  • the position determination unit 2 is configured to be able to determine the storage position where the goods are stored in the warehouse based on the goods information.
  • the traveling unit 3 is configured to enable the robot to travel to reach a target position corresponding to the storage position.
  • the display unit 4 is configured to be able to display storage position information indicating the storage position after it is determined that the robot has reached the target position.
  • the storage position information for indicating the storage position can be displayed, so that the goods to be transported can be efficiently placed on the robot, thereby improving the transport of goods effectiveness.
  • Exemplary embodiments according to the present invention also provide a system for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse.
  • the system for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse includes a processor and a memory.
  • the memory is configured to be able to store computer programs.
  • the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the method for guiding a robot to transport goods in a warehouse according to the present invention.
  • Exemplary embodiments according to the present invention also provide a computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the method for guiding a robot to transport in a warehouse according to the present invention method of goods.
  • the computer-readable recording medium is any data storage device that can store data read by a computer system. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include read-only memory, random-access memory, optical disks, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and carrier waves (such as data transmission over the Internet via wired or wireless transmission paths).
  • the computer-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the computer-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.
  • functional programs, codes and code segments for accomplishing the present invention can be easily construed by programmers of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains within the scope of the present invention.
  • respective units in the above-described apparatuses and devices according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as hardware components or software modules.
  • those skilled in the art can implement each unit by using, for example, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), or a processor according to the processes performed by the defined individual units.
  • FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
  • ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
  • S1 obtains the cargo information of the cargo to be transported by the robot
  • S2 determines the storage location where the goods are stored in the warehouse according to the goods information

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一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置,该方法包括:获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息;根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置;使机器人行驶,以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置;在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息。根据该技术方案的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置,能够通过显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息,而使得待运输的货物能够被高效地放置在机器人上,从而提高了货物的运输效率。

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用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置 技术领域
本发明涉及机器人领域,特别地,涉及一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置。
背景技术
随着科技的发展,目前在存放了较多货物的仓库中,为了节省人力并提高货物运输效率,通常使用能够行驶的机器人来运输货物。
通常机器人在到达货物的存放位置周围之后,用户可根据货物的信息来找到货物的存放位置,从而将货物放置到机器人上使机器人将货物运走。
然而,随着仓库规模的不断增大,仓库中的货物越来越多,货物信息中的货物标识、例如序列号、编号等可能会相应地变得更加复杂,使得用户难以准确找到待机器人运输的货物,从而导致运输效率不高。
因此,现有的机器人在仓库中运输货物的方式不能满足高效运输货物的需求。
发明内容
本发明的目的在于提供一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置。
根据本发明的一方面,提供一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法,所述方法包括:获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息;根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置;使机器人行驶,以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置;在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息。
可选地,所述方法还包括:在机器人行驶到目标位置时,使机器人停止行驶并确定机器人到达目标位置。
可选地,所述方法还包括:在机器人行驶到距目标位置小于或等于预 定距离的情况下,显示用于停止行驶的提前停止选项;在接收到对提前停止选项的选择操作的情况下,使机器人停止行驶并确定机器人到达目标位置。
可选地,所述方法还包括:检测目标位置处是否存在障碍物;在检测到目标位置处存在障碍物的情况下,使机器人停在目标位置周围的预定范围内,并确定机器人到达目标位置。
可选地,待运输的货物包括与仓库中的多个存放位置对应的多种货物,其中,根据货物信息确定所述多种货物在仓库中被存放的所有存放位置;其中,使机器人行驶,以依次到达与各个存放位置对应的各个目标位置;其中,每当确定机器人到达一个目标位置之后,显示用于指示与所述一个目标位置对应的存放位置的存放位置信息。
可选地,所述方法还包括:接收用于指示机器人离开当前目标位置的离开指示;响应于离开指示,使机器人行驶,以到达与下一存放位置对应的下一目标位置,或者使机器人返回初始位置。
可选地,所述方法还包括:在确定机器人到达当前目标位置之后,接收用于使机器人执行预定动作的执行操作;响应于所述执行操作,使机器人执行所述预定动作。
可选地,所述方法还包括:在确定机器人到达当前目标位置之后,显示货物信息和/或与所述预定动作对应的预定选项;在包括用于显示货物信息、存放位置信息和/或所述预定选项的区域的接收区域内,接收所述执行操作。
可选地,所述方法还包括:在确定机器人发生预定事件的情况下,将发生所述预定事件的信息发送到相应终端。
可选地,货物信息包括用于识别待运输的货物,以使得待运输的货物能够被放置在机器人的相应位置的信息。
可选地,存放位置信息包括用于指示存放位置的方位的方位指示。
根据本发明的一方面,提供一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的装置,所述装置包括:信息获取单元,其被配置为能够获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息;位置确定单元,其被配置为能够根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置;行驶单元,其被配置为能够使机器人行驶, 以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置;显示单元,其被配置为能够在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息。
根据本发明的另一方面,提供一种存储有计算机程序的计算机可读记录介质,其中,所述计算机程序被配置为当被处理器执行时实施根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法。
根据本发明的另一方面,提供一种用于控制仓库中的机器人的行驶的系统,所述系统包括:处理器;存储器,存储有计算机程序,当所述计算机程序被处理器执行时,实施根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法。
根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法和装置,能够通过显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息,而使得待运输的货物能够被高效地放置在机器人上,从而提高了货物的运输效率。
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图1示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法的流程图。
图2示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的显示方位指示的示例的示意图。
图3示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的用于接收执行操作的接收区域的示例的示意图。
图4示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的装置的框图。
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下面,将参照附图更为详细地描述本发明的一些示例性实施例,以便更好地理解本发明的基本思想和优点。
图1示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法的流程图。
参照图1,在步骤S1,获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息。
例如,机器人可接收货物信息,例如,从服务器接收货物信息或者通过接收对机器人执行的相应输入来接收货物信息。
作为示例,货物信息可包括用于识别待运输的货物,以使得待运输的货物能够被放置在机器人的相应位置的信息。
例如,货物信息可包括货物的特征信息、数量和/或存放位置等。特征信息可以是用于表示货物的特征的信息、例如名称、类型、颜色、大小、价格等。
在步骤S2,根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置。
例如,存放位置可包括在货物信息中,或者存放位置可存储在服务器中,此时,例如可通过货物信息来从服务器获取与该货物信息对应的存放位置。
作为示例,存放位置可以是货物被存放的货架上的具体位置。
应该理解,上述存放位置仅是示例,存放位置可以是根据仓库的设计和/或实际需求的任意形式的存放位置。
在步骤S3,使机器人行驶,以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置。
例如,在确定存放位置之后,可通过机器人的当前位置和存放位置,来获得导航路线,从而使机器人沿导航路线行驶到与存放位置对应的目标位置。
例如,在存放位置是货物被存放的货架上的具体位置的情况下,目标位置可以是货架附近的通道。
在步骤S4,在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息。
这里,在机器人到达目标位置之后,可显示存放位置信息,以使得用户可根据存放位置信息快速找到待运输的货物,从而将货物放置在机器人上,使得机器人将货物运输到指定位置。
这里,为了更直观地指示存放位置,作为示例,存放位置信息可包括用于指示存放位置的方位的方位指示。
例如,在存放位置是货物被存放的货架上的具体位置,目标位置是两个货架之间的通道的情况下,机器人可行驶到两个货架之间的通道中,并 通过方位指示来提示用户待运输的货物位于这两个货架的哪个货架上,从而便于用户快速找到该货物。此外,在该货物的货物信息中的货物的序列号、存放位置编码等与另一货架上的另一货物的序列号、存放位置编码很相近的情况下,通过显示方位指示还可有效避免用户错误识别货物的情况。
此外,为了便于根据实际情况的不同而灵活确定机器人是否到达目标位置,可根据机器人的具体位置、用户输入和/或目标位置的占用情况来确定机器人是否到达目标位置。
作为示例,根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法还可包括:在机器人行驶到目标位置时,使机器人停止行驶并确定机器人到达目标位置。
例如,在导航结束时,可确定机器人行驶到了目标位置,同时,机器人停止行驶。
此外,为了便于根据用户需求而使机器人停在用户期望的位置,作为示例,据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法还可包括:在机器人行驶到距目标位置小于或等于预定距离的情况下,显示用于停止行驶的提前停止选项;可在接收到对提前停止选项的选择操作的情况下,使机器人停止行驶并确定机器人到达目标位置。
例如,在机器人行驶到距目标位置比较近的位置、也就是接近货物的目标位置时,用户可能希望机器人停止在目标位置之前的位置,此时,用户可选择机器人显示的提前停止选项,从而使得机器人在目标位置之前停止并确定到达目标位置。例如,可通过在机器人的屏幕上显示“arrive early”、“skip to next step”等按钮来显示提前停止选项。
此外,在仓库中,还可能存在目标位置处存在障碍物(例如,其他机器人、物品和/或人)的情况,为了避免机器人难以进入目标位置而无法停止的情况,据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法还可包括:检测目标位置处是否存在障碍物;在检测到目标位置处存在障碍物的情况下,使机器人停在目标位置周围的预定范围内,并确定机器人到达目标位置。
也就是说,在机器人行驶到目标位置附近检测到目标位置处存在障碍物时,机器人可停在目标位置附近的预定范围内,同时,确定机器人到达 了目标位置,从而可避免机器人因无法进入目标位置而无法停止行驶的情况。
这里,该预定范围可根据仓库的设计或实际需求来确定。
之后,在确定机器人已到达目标位置之后,可显示存放位置信息,例如,显示包括用于指示存放位置的方位的方位指示的存放位置信息。
图2示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的显示方位指示的示例的示意图。
参照图2,图2中示出的屏幕上的“123-45-321-11”可以是货物信息中的货物的序列号、存放位置编码等用于识别货物的号码,其上方的“<<”可以是方位指示,可用于指示该货物位于屏幕左侧。
应该理解,图2示出的方位指示仅是示例,可根据实际需求使用任意其他形式的方位指示。图2的显示界面也仅是示例,可根据实际需求显示任意其他形式的内容,例如,例如货物的图像等。
此外,为了在机器人到达目标之后,在用户期望机器人执行相应动作时便于用户与机器人交互,作为示例,据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法还可包括:在确定机器人到达当前目标位置之后,接收用于使机器人执行预定动作的执行操作;响应于所述执行操作,使机器人执行所述预定动作。
此外,为了缩短货物被放置在机器人上的时间、即提高效率和/或便于用户更快捷地执行用户输入,作为示例,据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法还可包括:在确定机器人到达当前目标位置之后,显示货物信息和/或与所述预定动作对应的预定选项;其中,可在包括用于显示货物信息、存放位置信息和/或所述预定选项的区域的接收区域内,接收所述执行操作。
例如,可在机器人到达目标位置之后,显示货物信息和/或存放位置信息、例如包括方位指示的存放位置信息,以便于用户找到对应货物,从而将该货物放置在机器人上进行运输。此外,在显示货物信息和/或存放位置信息、例如包括方位指示的存放位置信息的同时,还可显示用于使机器人执行预定动作的预定选项、例如显示相应的操作按钮,以便于用户与机器人进行交互。在这种情况下,可设置用于接收上述执行操作的接收区域, 例如,可将接收区域设置为比操作按钮的显示区域大的区域、例如设置为包括用于显示货物信息和/或存放位置信息以及操作按钮的区域,从而可以使用户更方面、快捷地输入相应用户输入。此外,还可将接收区域设置为仅包括用于显示货物信息和/或存放位置信息的区域(例如,在不显示预定选择项、即操作按钮的情况下),或者将接收区域设置为仅包括用于显示操作按钮的区域。
图3示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的用于接收执行操作的接收区域的示例的示意图。
参照图3,在图3中示出的屏幕上的两个虚线的矩形区域的空白区域中,可显示货物信息和/或存放位置信息。在显示货物信息和/或存放位置信息的区域下方可显示用于使机器人执行预定动作的按钮,例如,图3示出的“返回(back)”按钮和“下一步(next)”按钮。
例如,在图3示出的虚线框的整个区域中可接收对用于对相应虚线框内的按钮进行选择的用户输入、即上述执行操作。
例如,在用户与机器人交互的过程中,如果用户希望选择图3左侧的“返回(back)”按钮(或者图3右侧的“下一步(next)”按钮),则用户不必精确地针对显示“返回(back)”按钮(或者“下一步(next)”按钮)的区域来执行用户输入,而是只要在图3所示的左侧虚线框(或者右侧虚线框)的范围内执行用户输入即可对“返回(back)”按钮(或者“下一步(next)”按钮)进行选择,从而使得机器人执行与该按钮对应的动作。换言之,可将用于接收(例如,感测)用户对相关按钮执行的用户输入的接收区域(例如,感测区域)设置得比该按钮的实际显示区域大,以便用户高效地选择该按钮。
通过如上设置用于接收用户输入的接收区域,可使得用户无需精确选中相应按钮即可选择相应按钮而使得机器人能够执行用户期望的动作,从而可提高用户与机器人进行交互的效率,进而提高货物运输效率。
应该理解,图3示出的用于接收用户输入的接收区域仅是示例,可根据实际需求而设置能够便于用户对相应按钮进行选择的任意形式的接收区域。图3中所示的虚线框仅用于示意性示出接收区域,可根据实际需求而在实际显示中不显示图3中所示的虚线框。或者,可根据实际需求而通过 颜色、灰度等向用户提示接收区域等。
此外,在通过机器人在仓库中运输货物的情况下,通常可能需要机器人运输位于多个不同存放位置的多种货物。
作为示例,待运输的货物可包括与仓库中的多个存放位置对应的多种货物。
在这种情况下,在图1的步骤S1中接收的货物信息可包括与每种货物对应的货物信息。作为示例,在图1示出的步骤S2中,可根据货物信息确定所述多种货物在仓库中被存放的所有存放位置。在图1示出的步骤S3中,可使机器人行驶,以依次到达与各个存放位置对应的各个目标位置。并且在图1示出的步骤S4中,可每当确定机器人到达一个目标位置之后,显示用于指示与所述一个目标位置对应的存放位置的存放位置信息。
此外,为了使得机器人能够在接收到货物的情况下行驶到下一目标位置或者返回初始位置,作为示例,据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法还可包括:接收用于指示机器人离开当前目标位置的离开指示;响应于离开指示,使机器人行驶,以到达与下一存放位置对应的下一目标位置,或者使机器人返回初始位置。
这里,离开指示可以是用户操作,例如用户在图3所示的屏幕中与“下一步(next)”按钮对应的接收区域中执行的触摸、悬停、长按操作等。此外,离开指示还可以是从服务器等接收的预定信号,或者,离开指示还可以是对达到预先设置的停留时间的响应等。
例如,在接收到离开指示之后,可确定是否存在下一存放位置,在确定存在下一存放位置的情况下,使机器人行驶以到达下一存放位置,在确定不存在下一存放位置的情况下,使机器人返回初始位置。
此外,为了方便用户获知机器人的实时情况,还可使机器人与用户的终端进行通信。作为示例,据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法还可包括:在确定机器人发生预定事件的情况下,将发生所述预定事件的信息发送到相应终端。
这里,所述预定事件可以是根据实际需要而设置的任意事件,例如,机器人导航丢失、机器人故障等。
根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法,能够通过显 示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息,而使得待运输的货物能够被高效地放置在机器人上,从而提高了货物的运输效率。
图4示出了根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的装置的框图。
参照图4,根据本发明的一个示例性实施例的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的装置包括:信息获取单元1、位置确定单元2、行驶单元3和显示单元4。
信息获取单元1被配置为能够获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息。
位置确定单元2被配置为能够根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置。
行驶单元3被配置为能够使机器人行驶,以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置。
显示单元4被配置为能够在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息。
这里,已经参照图1至图3对货物信息、存放位置、目标位置的确定以及存放位置信息的显示进行了详细描述,这里不再赘述。
根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的装置,能够通过显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息,而使得待运输的货物能够被高效地放置在机器人上,从而提高了货物的运输效率。
根据本发明的示例性实施例还提供一种用于用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的系统。所述用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的系统包括处理器和存储器。存储器被配置为能够存储计算机程序。所述计算机程序能够被处理器执行,以实施根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法。
根据本发明的示例性实施例还提供一种存储有计算机程序的计算机可读记录介质,其中,所述计算机程序配置为当被处理器执行时实施根据本发明的用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法。该计算机可读记录介质是可存储由计算机系统读出的数据的任意数据存储装置。计算机可读记录介质的示例包括:只读存储器、随机存取存储器、只读光盘、磁带、软盘、光数据存储装置和载波(诸如经有线或无线传输路径通过互联网的数据传 输)。计算机可读记录介质也可分布于连接网络的计算机系统,从而计算机可读代码以分布式存储和执行。此外,完成本发明的功能程序、代码和代码段可容易地被与本发明相关的领域的普通程序员在本发明的范围之内解释。
此外,根据本发明的示例性实施例的上述装置和设备中的各个单元可被实现为硬件组件或软件模块。此外,本领域技术人员可根据限定的各个单元所执行的处理,通过例如使用现场可编程门阵列(FPGA)、专用集成电路(ASIC)或处理器来实现各个单元。
尽管这里参考特定实施例说明和描述了本发明,但是本发明并不限于所示的细节。而是,可以在本发明的范围内对这些细节进行各种修改。
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S1获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息
S2根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置
S3使机器人行驶,以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置
S4在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息
1信息获取单元
2位置确定单元
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  1. 一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的方法,所述方法包括:
    获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息;
    根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置;
    使机器人行驶,以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置;
    在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的方法,其中,所述方法还包括:
    在机器人行驶到目标位置时,使机器人停止行驶并确定机器人到达目标位置。
  3. 根据权利要求1所述的方法,其中,所述方法还包括:
    在机器人行驶到距目标位置小于或等于预定距离的情况下,显示用于停止行驶的提前停止选项;
    在接收到对提前停止选项的选择操作的情况下,使机器人停止行驶并确定机器人到达目标位置。
  4. 根据权利要求1所述的方法,其中,所述方法还包括:
    检测目标位置处是否存在障碍物;
    在检测到目标位置处存在障碍物的情况下,使机器人停在目标位置周围的预定范围内,并确定机器人到达目标位置。
  5. 根据权利要求1所述的方法,其中,待运输的货物包括与仓库中的多个存放位置对应的多种货物,
    其中,根据货物信息确定所述多种货物在仓库中被存放的所有存放位置;
    其中,使机器人行驶,以依次到达与各个存放位置对应的各个目标位置;
    其中,每当确定机器人到达一个目标位置之后,显示用于指示与所述一个目标位置对应的存放位置的存放位置信息。
  6. 根据权利要求5所述的方法,其中,所述方法还包括:
    接收用于指示机器人离开当前目标位置的离开指示;
    响应于离开指示,使机器人行驶,以到达与下一存放位置对应的下一目标位置,或者使机器人返回初始位置。
  7. 根据权利要求1至5中的任意一项所述的方法,其中,所述方法还包括:
    在确定机器人到达当前目标位置之后,接收用于使机器人执行预定动作的执行操作;
    响应于所述执行操作,使机器人执行所述预定动作。
  8. 根据权利要求7所述的方法,其中,所述方法还包括:
    在确定机器人到达当前目标位置之后,显示货物信息和/或与所述预定动作对应的预定选项;
    其中,在包括用于显示货物信息、存放位置信息和/或所述预定选项的区域的接收区域内,接收所述执行操作。
  9. 根据权利要求1至6中的任意一项所述的方法,其中,所述方法还包括:
    在确定机器人发生预定事件的情况下,将发生所述预定事件的信息发送到相应终端。
  10. 根据权利要求1至6中的任意一项所述的方法,其中,货物信息包括用于识别待运输的货物,以使得待运输的货物能够被放置在机器人的相应位置的信息。
  11. 根据权利要求1至6中的任意一项所述的方法,其中,存放位置信 息包括用于指示存放位置的方位的方位指示。
  12. 一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的装置,所述装置包括:
    信息获取单元,其被配置为能够获取待机器人运输的货物的货物信息;
    位置确定单元,其被配置为能够根据货物信息确定货物在仓库中被存放的存放位置;
    行驶单元,其被配置为能够使机器人行驶,以到达与存放位置对应的目标位置;
    显示单元,其被配置为能够在确定机器人到达目标位置之后,显示用于指示存放位置的存放位置信息。
  13. 一种存储有计算机程序的计算机可读记录介质,其中,所述计算机程序被配置为当被处理器执行时实施权利要求1至11中的任意一项所述的方法。
  14. 一种用于引导机器人在仓库中运输货物的系统,所述系统包括:
    处理器;
    存储器,存储有计算机程序,当所述计算机程序被处理器执行时,实施权利要求1至11中的任意一项所述的方法。
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