Omnidirectional logistics robot capable of physical interaction

Omnidirectional Logistics Robot with Contact Force-Based Driving Control

This technology utilizes multiple physical interaction devices installed around the perimeter of a logistics robot to detect physical contact force (pressure) applied by an operator via springs and pressing members. By measuring the direction and magnitude of this force and integrating it into the robot's driving control, it enables intuitive operation without the need for complex infrastructure.

Conventional logistics robots rely on autonomous driving methods based on servers, cameras, and communication infrastructure, which leads to high implementation costs. Furthermore, they suffer from low operational convenience, as changing driving directions involves complex control processes and often requires operators to bend over or navigate complicated interfaces.

This technology features a control system that detects physical contact force applied by an operator through interaction devices (comprising a main body, pressing member, spring, and contact force sensor) placed on the corners, front, rear, and sides of the robot, and controls the robot's movement direction and force in real-time based on the measured data.

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Key Features:

• Physical interaction device that detects operator force and calculates the input to control driving direction
• Logistics robot that transports goods by controlling driving force and direction based on physical contact force applied by an operator
• Configuration comprising first, second, and third physical interaction devices, including a hollow-type first main body equipped with multiple coupling holes and coupling parts
• Physical interaction device consisting of a pressing member, spring, contact force transmission member, and contact force sensor to measure operator contact force

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