Robot control method and apparatus
US11780089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40559
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In the field of robot technologies, a robot control method and apparatus are for protecting safety of a human during interaction between the human and a robot. The method includes: detecting a current location of the human; determining at least two regions surrounding the human according to the detected current location; and controlling movement of the robot in any region of the at least two regions, to protect safety of the human during interaction with the robot. Because the region is set surrounding the human, movement of the human does not affect the interaction between the human and the robot. In addition, using a protected object as a target, the robot is controlled to move in regions that surround the human. Compared with a case in which the robot is limited in fixed space, no matter how the human moves, safety of the human may be effectively protected.
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