Robots, methods, computer programs, computer-readable media, arrays of microphones and controllers
US11806862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L15/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot obtains image data representative of an environment comprising a first region and a second region. A microphone receives sound from the environment. The robot determines, using the image data and audio data derived based on the received sound, whether the sound is received from the first region, and outputs a control signal for controlling the robot based on the audio data. Sounds received from the first region are processed as voice commands on the basis that one of the first region and the second region comprises a predetermined type of inanimate object. Sounds received from the second region are processed in a different manner.
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