The present disclosure relates to the field of modular robot control, and more particularly to a modular robot and a method for calculating a position of a module unit thereof. The modular robot and the position calculation method for module units of the modular robot are characterized in that position information of the module units is determined by recognizing interface identification information of docking parts of adjacent module units, and have the advantage of precise and quick recognition, thereby ensuring the accuracy of a position calculation result of each module unit, and facilitating the widespread application of the modular robot.

The present disclosure relates to the field of modular robot control, and more particularly to a modular robot and a method for calculating a position of a module unit thereof. The modular robot and the position calculation method for module units of the modular robot are characterized in that position information of the module units is determined by recognizing interface identification information of docking parts of adjacent module units, and have the advantage of precise and quick recognition, thereby ensuring the accuracy of a position calculation result of each module unit, and facilitating the widespread application of the modular robot.

An object monitoring system including a plurality of location beacons, each location beacon being configured to generate a location broadcast message indicative of a beacon location and a tag associated with a respective object in use. The includes a tag memory configured to store object rules, a tag transceiver configured to transmit or receive messages and a tag processing device configured to determine context data at least partially indicative of a tag context by at least one of determining a tag location in accordance with at least one location broadcast message received via the tag transceiver from at least one of a plurality of location beacons and using stored context data, use the object rules and the context data to identify a trigger event, determine an action associated with the trigger event and cause the action to be performed.

An object monitoring system including a plurality of location beacons, each location beacon being configured to generate a location broadcast message indicative of a beacon location and a tag associated with a respective object in use. The includes a tag memory configured to store object rules, a tag transceiver configured to transmit or receive messages and a tag processing device configured to determine context data at least partially indicative of a tag context by at least one of determining a tag location in accordance with at least one location broadcast message received via the tag transceiver from at least one of a plurality of location beacons and using stored context data, use the object rules and the context data to identify a trigger event, determine an action associated with the trigger event and cause the action to be performed.

Mouse-like positional controls are implemented in a joystick-style human interface. Pan and tilt movements are sensed with electronic encoders, and coordinates are transmitted in wired or wireless fashion to aim a camera, light or other utilization device. A spring may be used to return the grip handle to center or neutral position with no positive center. Devices according to the invention are trigger-activated, enabling continued transmission positional information when the lever reaches physical limits. The handle is coupled to a lever arm, with pan-axis pivoting being sensed at its proximal end, with tilt-axis pivoting being detected where the handle couples to the lever at it distal end. Thumb buttons/controls may be provided on the grip handle, and an arm rest may be used as an arm rest over the pan-axis pivot. An alternative embodiment incorporates a hand grip attached to a base that slides on a surface to sense x-y motion.

Mouse-like positional controls are implemented in a joystick-style human interface. Pan and tilt movements are sensed with electronic encoders, and coordinates are transmitted in wired or wireless fashion to aim a camera, light or other utilization device. A spring may be used to return the grip handle to center or neutral position with no positive center. Devices according to the invention are trigger-activated, enabling continued transmission positional information when the lever reaches physical limits. The handle is coupled to a lever arm, with pan-axis pivoting being sensed at its proximal end, with tilt-axis pivoting being detected where the handle couples to the lever at it distal end. Thumb buttons/controls may be provided on the grip handle, and an arm rest may be used as an arm rest over the pan-axis pivot. An alternative embodiment incorporates a hand grip attached to a base that slides on a surface to sense x-y motion.

Systems and methods for identifying locations and controlling devices are provided. For example, a user may indicate a location by aiming at the location from multiple positions in a physical space. The user may also identify a controllable device to control by aiming at the device. Example systems and methods include determining a first position within a three-dimensional space, receiving a first directional input, and determining a first ray based on the first position and first directional input. Example systems and methods also include determining a second position within the three-dimensional space, receiving a second directional input, and determining a second ray based on the second position and second directional input. Example systems and methods may also include identifying a location within a three-dimensional space based on the first ray and the second ray.

Systems and methods for identifying locations and controlling devices are provided. For example, a user may indicate a location by aiming at the location from multiple positions in a physical space. The user may also identify a controllable device to control by aiming at the device. Example systems and methods include determining a first position within a three-dimensional space, receiving a first directional input, and determining a first ray based on the first position and first directional input. Example systems and methods also include determining a second position within the three-dimensional space, receiving a second directional input, and determining a second ray based on the second position and second directional input. Example systems and methods may also include identifying a location within a three-dimensional space based on the first ray and the second ray.

An object monitoring system including a plurality of location beacons, each location beacon being configured to generate a location broadcast message indicative of a beacon location and a tag associated with a respective object in use. The includes a tag memory configured to store object rules, a tag transceiver configured to transmit or receive messages and a tag processing device configured to determine context data at least partially indicative of a tag context by at least one of determining a tag location in accordance with at least one location broadcast message received via the tag transceiver from at least one of a plurality of location beacons and using stored context data, use the object rules and the context data to identify a trigger event, determine an action associated with the trigger event and cause the action to be performed.

An object monitoring system including a plurality of location beacons, each location beacon being configured to generate a location broadcast message indicative of a beacon location and a tag associated with a respective object in use. The includes a tag memory configured to store object rules, a tag transceiver configured to transmit or receive messages and a tag processing device configured to determine context data at least partially indicative of a tag context by at least one of determining a tag location in accordance with at least one location broadcast message received via the tag transceiver from at least one of a plurality of location beacons and using stored context data, use the object rules and the context data to identify a trigger event, determine an action associated with the trigger event and cause the action to be performed.