Description:Field of the Invention
This invention relates to Smartphone-Controlled Robotic System for Efficient Object Retrieval with Energy Consumption Monitoring
Background of the Invention
The present invention pertains to the field of robotics and automation, specifically targeting the object retrieval process in industrial and warehouse settings. It focuses on, energy consumption monitoring, and remote control as well as line following capabilities. Industries and warehouses often require automated solutions for object retrieval to enhance productivity and reduce labor costs. Conventional methods often lack real-time energy monitoring and operational efficiency analysis. Additionally, remote control options are limited, resulting in reduced flexibility and adaptability.
US11117256B2 A system and method for operating a transport robot to simultaneously grasp and transfer multiple objects is disclosed. The transport robot includes a multi-gripper assembly having an array of addressable vacuum regions each configured to independently provide a vacuum. The robotic system receives image data representative of a group of objects. Individual target objects are identified in the group based on the received image data. Addressable vacuum regions are selected based on the identified target objects. The transport robot is command to cause the selected addressable vacuum regions to simultaneously grasp and transfer multiple target objects.
Research Gap: The robot system we designed can also be controlled be user’s smartphone.
This system/device is capable of reading the efficiency and energy consumption of the robot and sending it to the user’s controller and supervisor’s system.
None of the prior art indicate above either alone or in combination with one another disclose what the present invention has disclosed. Present invention is Smartphone-Controlled Robotic System for Efficient Object Retrieval with Energy Consumption Monitoring.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
Figure:1 shows that the robot are communicating with the gateway using RF MODEM and the gateway shares the data and display the data on the smartphone app or web app via cloud server.
Figure:2 shows the layout of the robot which consists of a controlling unit, IR Sensor Array, battery of 12V, motor driver connected with 4 motors, RF MODEM to send the data and information about the robot’s energy consumption and efficiency, display unit to show the data and information.
Figure 3 shows the setup of the gateway. The gateway consists of computer unit, power supply, RF MODEM, WIFI.
The power supply gives power to the computer unit, RF MODEM and WIFI. Since RF MODEM is free so the industry can use as many robot as they want under a defined range. If by any chance the electricity goes off the information of all the robots will be stored in the gateway and when the WIFI is available the data will display on the phone/web application via cloud server.
The present invention addresses the aforementioned limitations by introducing a novel robotic system for efficient object retrieval. The system consists of a robot equipped with advanced sensors and communication modules. The robot's primary objective is to pick up objects from designated locations within industrial or warehouse environments.
Energy monitoring is a crucial aspect of the present invention. The robot incorporates a sophisticated energy measurement system, enabling the recording and analysis of electricity or energy consumption during operation. This data is valuable for identifying energy-saving opportunities, and facilitating cost-effective operations.

To enhance control and accessibility, the robot can be remotely operated as well as self operated using a smartphone application. The smartphone interface provides users with real-time feedback, enabling precise control over the robot's movements, speed, and object retrieval tasks. Additionally, the smartphone application facilitates data visualization of energy consumption, efficiency metrics, and time consumption, allowing users to monitor and analyze performance. The data and analysis will directly be storing inside the supervisor’s system so that the supervisor finds the laziness or lack of the industry and workers.
The present invention offers numerous advantages over existing systems, including improved energy management, remote control capabilities, and adaptability to diverse industrial and warehouse environments. It is a comprehensive solution that addresses the challenges faced in object retrieval processes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
Figure 1: OVERALL COMMUNICATION SETUP
Figure:2 ROBOT SETUP
FIGURE:3 GATEWAY SETUP
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
Figure:1 shows that the robot is communicating with the gateway using RF MODEM and the gateway shares the data and display the data on the smartphone app or web app via cloud server.
Figure:2 shows the layout of the robot which consists of a controlling unit, IR Sensor Array, battery of 12V, motor driver connected with 4 motors, RF MODEM to send the data and information about the robot’s energy consumption and efficiency, display unit to show the data and information.
Figure 3 shows the setup of the gateway. The gateway consists of computer unit, power supply, RF MODEM, WIFI.
The power supply gives power to the computer unit, RF MODEM and WIFI. Since RF MODEM is free so the industry can use as many robot as they want under a defined range. If by any chance the electricity goes off the information of all the robots will be stored in the gateway and when the WIFI is available the data will display on the phone/web application via cloud server.
The present invention addresses the aforementioned limitations by introducing a novel robotic system for efficient object retrieval. The system consists of a robot equipped with advanced sensors and communication modules. The robot's primary objective is to pick up objects from designated locations within industrial or warehouse environments.
Energy monitoring is a crucial aspect of the present invention. The robot incorporates a sophisticated energy measurement system, enabling the recording and analysis of electricity or energy consumption during operation. This data is valuable for identifying energy-saving opportunities, and facilitating cost-effective operations.
To enhance control and accessibility, the robot can be remotely operated as well as self operated using a smartphone application. The smartphone interface provides users with real-time feedback, enabling precise control over the robot's movements, speed, and object retrieval tasks. Additionally, the smartphone application facilitates data visualization of energy consumption, efficiency metrics, and time consumption, allowing users to monitor and analyze performance. The data and analysis will directly be storing inside the supervisor’s system so that the supervisor finds the laziness or lackness of the industry and workers.
The present invention offers numerous advantages over existing systems, including improved energy management, remote control capabilities, and adaptability to diverse industrial and warehouse environments. It is a comprehensive solution that addresses the challenges faced in object retrieval processes.
Discloses herein a Smartphone-Controlled Robotic System for Efficient Object Retrieval with Energy Consumption Monitoring comprises Cargo Robot 1 (10), Cargo Robot 2 (11) Cargo Robot 3 (12), Cargo Robot N (13), Gateway (14), Cloud Server (15), Mobile or Web App (16), Motor 1 (10), Motor 2 (11), Motor 3 (12), Motor 4 (13), Motor Driver (14), Controlling Unit (15), Battery (16), IR Sensor Array (17), Wi-Fi (10), RF Modem (11), Computing Unit (12), Power Supply (13). The robot is communicating with the gateway using RF MODEM and the gateway shares the data and display the data on the smartphone app or web app via cloud server. A controlling unit, IR Sensor Array, battery of 12V, motor driver connected with 4 motors, RF MODEM to send the data and information about the robot’s energy consumption and efficiency, display unit to show the data and information. The power supply gives power to the computer unit, RF MODEM and WIFI. Since RF MODEM is free so the industry can use as many robots as they want under a defined range. I by any chance the electricity goes off the information of all the robots are stored in the gateway and when the WIFI is available the data will display on the phone/web application via cloud server. An industrial robot controlled by Smartphone that can pick up objects by user’s input. An industrial robot that analyze it’s efficiency and it’s energy consumption and display it on the user’s device/controller/smartphone and store it in the supervisor’s system so that if there is any extra energy consumption or less efficiency, the industry can analyze it.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION:
The smartphone-controlled robotic system for efficient object retrieval with energy monitoring presented herein revolutionizes the industrial and warehouse automation sector. By integrating advanced technologies, energy consumption monitoring, efficiency analysis capabilities, and smartphone control, the invention offers a versatile and efficient solution for industries and warehouses seeking improved productivity, reduce energy consumption, and enhanced operational control.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A Smartphone-Controlled Robotic System for Efficient Object Retrieval with Energy Consumption Monitoring comprises Cargo Robot 1 (10), Cargo Robot 2 (11) Cargo Robot 3 (12), Cargo Robot N (13), Gateway (14), Cloud Server (15), Mobile or Web App (16), Motor 1 (10), Motor 2 (11), Motor 3 (12), Motor 4 (13), Motor Driver (14), Controlling Unit (15), Battery (16), IR Sensor Array (17), Wi-Fi (10), RF Modem (11), Computing Unit (12), Power Supply (13).
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein robot is communicating with the gateway using RF MODEM and the gateway shares the data and display the data on the smartphone app or web app via cloud server.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a controlling unit, IR Sensor Array, battery of 12V, motor driver connected with 4 motors, RF MODEM to send the data and information about the robot’s energy consumption and efficiency, display unit to show the data and information.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power supply gives power to the computer unit, RF MODEM and WIFI. Since RF MODEM is free so the industry can use as many robots as they want under a defined range.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein if by any chance the electricity goes off the information of all the robots are stored in the gateway and when the WIFI is available the data will display on the phone/web application via cloud server.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein an industrial robot controlled by Smartphone that can pick up objects by user’s input.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein an industrial robot that analyze it’s efficiency and it’s energy consumption and display it on the user’s device/controller/smartphone and store it in the supervisor’s system so that if there is any extra energy consumption or less efficiency, the industry can analyze it.