Mobile robot system and method for generating map data using straight lines extracted from visual images
US12346118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30252
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mobile robot is configured to navigate on a sidewalk and deliver a delivery to a predetermined location. The robot has a body and an enclosed space within the body for storing the delivery during transit. At least two cameras are mounted on the robot body and are adapted to take visual images of an operating area. A processing component is adapted to extract straight lines from the visual images taken by the cameras and generate map data based at least partially on the images. A communication component is adapted to send and receive image and/or map data. A mapping system includes at least two such mobile robots, with the communication component of each robot adapted to send and receive image data and/or map data to the other robot. A method involves operating such a mobile robot in an area of interest in which deliveries are to be made.
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