Abstract: The present invention relates to multilingual speech system and method, wherein a two-dimensional or three-dimensional character speaks to express messages in multiple languages according to surroundings whereby messages such as consultations or guide services or the like can be precisely delivered through the character. To accomplish the objective, the multilingual speech system of the character according to the present invention includes a context-aware unit to recognize the surroundings; a conversation selection unit to select spoken words in accordance with the recognized surroundings; a Unicode multilingual database in which the spoken words are stored in Unicode-based multiple languages according to languages of respective nations; a behavior expression unit to express behaviors in accordance with the selected spoken words; and a work processing unit to synchronize and express the selected spoken words and the behaviors according to the spoken words.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slip detection apparatus and method for a mobile robot, and more particularly, to a slip detection apparatus and method for a mobile robot, which not only use a plurality of rotation detection sensors to detect a lateral slip angle and lateral slip direction, but also analyze the amount of change in an image and detect the blocked degree of an image input unit to determine the quality of an input image, and detect the occurrence of a frontal slip to precisely detect the type of slip, direction of the slip, and the rotation angle, and, on the basis of the latter, to enable the mobile robot to move away from and avoid slip regions, and to reassume the precise position thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a map generating and updating method for mobile robot position recognition, and more specifically relates to a map generating and updating method for mobile robot position recognition, whereby position recognition error can be minimized by registering landmarks extracted during map generation and landmarks extracted on the basis of the probable error in inferred landmarks, calculating the accuracy of landmarks pre-registered during map generation, and adjusting the level of landmarks of low accuracy or removing landmarks which have been registered erroneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method for the localization and navigation of a mobile robot and a mobile robot using the same. More specifically, the localization and navigation of a mobile robot are controlled using inertial sensors and images, wherein local direction descriptors are employed, the mobile robot is changed in the driving mode thereof according to the conditions of the mobile robot, and errors in localization may be minimized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile robot, in which a wheel is mounted on a robot body in an elevatable structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a robot neck joint structure including: a head plate of a robot; a rolling drive unit for supporting the head plate and performing a rolling motion in a left and right direction; a pitching drive unit for supporting the rolling drive unit and the head plate and performing a pitching motion in a forward and backward direction; and a yawing drive unit for supporting the pitching drive unit, the rolling drive unit and the head plate and performing axial rotation at the same place. Therefore, since composite movements such as rolling, pitching and yawing of a head plate are allowed in order to implement motions like movement of a head of a human being, motions and expressions similar to the movement of a head of a human being can be implemented, and familiarity of persons to robots can be increased by stimulating interest and curiosity about the robots through a variety of performances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bumper assembly of a mobile robot which can accurately sense a broadside collision as well as a head-on collision when the mobile robot collides with an obstacle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for synchronization robots. According to an aspect of the present invention, a portable robot synchronization apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store data defining physical models and behaviors of a real robot, a manipulation unit, an output unit, a communication unit configured to perform wired and wireless communication with the real robot or a server, and a control unit configured to model a size and behavior of a virtual robot, having a shape and behavior of the real robot, in response to a manipulation command received through the manipulation unit, on the basis of the data stored in the storage unit, output the modeled virtual robot through the output unit, and control the behavior of the virtual robot in response to the behavior of the real robot when communicating with the real robot through the communication unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a service scenario editing apparatus for an intelligent robot, to a method for same, to an intelligent robot apparatus and to a service providing method for an intelligent robot.

Abstract: The device for inducing use according to the present invention comprises an input unit for receiving user input, an event storage unit for storing a plurality of events which can be perceived by the user, an event extraction unit for extracting one of the events stored in the event storage unit if the user input is sensed at the input unit, and an event expression unit for displaying the event extracted from the event extraction unit to the user; thereby making it possible to induce the user to use the input unit in an enjoyably engaged fashion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slip detection apparatus and method for a mobile robot, and more particularly, to a slip detection apparatus and method for a mobile robot, which not only use a plurality of rotation detection sensors to detect a lateral slip angle and lateral slip direction, but also analyze the amount of change in an image and detect the blocked degree of an image input unit to determine the quality of an input image, and detect the occurrence of a frontal slip to precisely detect the type of slip, direction of the slip, and the rotation angle, and, on the basis of the latter, to enable the mobile robot to move away from and avoid slip regions, and to reassume the precise position thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a map generating and updating method for mobile robot position recognition, and more specifically relates to a map generating and updating method for mobile robot position recognition, whereby position recognition error can be minimised by registering landmarks extracted during map generation and landmarks extracted on the basis of the probable error in inferred landmarks, calculating the accuracy of landmarks pre-registered during map generation, and adjusting the level of landmarks of low accuracy or removing landmarks which have been registered erroneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method for the localization and navigation of a mobile robot and a mobile robot using the same. More specifically, the localization and navigation of a mobile robot are controlled using inertial sensors and images, wherein local direction descriptors are employed, the mobile robot is changed in the driving mode thereof according to the conditions of the mobile robot, and errors in localization may be minimized.

Abstract: A promotable intelligent display device includes: an image output means outputting character and promotion images; a camera taking pictures of people; an image recognition means receiving the taken image, and outputting contextual information source among information on position of people, moving direction, distance, number, and size; a controlling means specifying a promotion target at time intervals based on the contextual information, determining driving information on the direction and speed of rotation of the image output means based on the information on moving direction and position of the promotion target, and determining promotion activities by the distance, number, and size of the promotion target; a voice output means outputting promotion and character voices based on the promotion activities; and a driving means connected with the image output means by connection shaft to enable the rotation of the image output means by controlling a shaft based on the driving information and promotion activities.

Abstract: A head bracket for providing multiple horizontal panoramic pictures simultaneously comprises a video camera, a longitudinally rotating motor, a transversally rotating motor, sliding rings, a connection interface, and a support. A supporting pipe is arranged at center of head bracket and provided with multiple coaxial heads. Sliding rings are arranged at center of coaxial heads and fixed on supporting pipe. The video camera is mounted on fixing bracket of outer case of sliding rings. A longitudinally rotating belt pulley on video camera is connected to longitudinally rotating motor through a belt, and a transversely rotating belt pulley on sliding ring is connected to the transversely rotating motor through a belt; wherein the transversely rotating motor is fixed on a bottom plate fixed on the supporting pipe. The supporting pipe is internally provided with cables and cable connectors. The connection interface is arranged at the tail end where cables gather.

Abstract: Provided is a small mobile robot which moves back and forth and left and right while keeping its posture by two main wheels. The small mobile robot includes built-in auxiliary wheels to overcome topographical elevation differences. The auxiliary wheels of the small mobile robot are attached to a servomotor. The servomotor is driven by remote control, and the auxiliary wheel can be moved to the position required for operation. When the robot is in a normal state, the auxiliary wheels are retracted in the robot. When the robot meets a stepped topography, the auxiliary wheels are lowered out to contact a ground to support the main wheels going over the stepped topography. The small mobile robot includes a sensor for sensing obstacles and a control module to make a detour around obstacles while moving to a target point.

Abstract: A power plate for driving a robot is provided herein. The power plate is capable of driving the robot in a stable manner. This stable drive of the robot is achieved by preventing a whole system paralysis phenomenon, which is caused by a local short-circuit occurring in a certain part of the power plate. The whole system paralysis is prevented by selectively breaking power supplied to a power supply pattern in association with the part where the short-circuit occurs.

Abstract: A power plate for driving a robot is provided herein. The power plate is capable of driving the robot in a stable manner. This stable drive of the robot is achieved by preventing a whole system paralysis phenomenon, which is caused by a local short-circuit occurring in a certain part of the power plate. The whole system paralysis is prevented by selectively breaking power supplied to a power supply pattern in association with the part where the short-circuit occurs.