Robot and method of controlling thereof
US11285611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/1676
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot includes a sensing unit including at least one sensor for detecting a user, a face detector configured to acquire an image including a face of the user detected by the sensing unit, a controller configured to detect an interaction intention of the user from the acquired image, and an output unit including at least one of a speaker or a display for outputting at least one of sound or a screen for inducing interaction of the user, when the interaction intention is detected.
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