A robot includes: at least one memory storing first map data corresponding to a first region of a specific space; a distance sensor configured to acquire distance data while the robot travels in the specific space; and at least one processor operatively connected to the at least one memory and the distance sensor. The at least one processor is configured to: based on second map data acquired based on the distance data, compare the first map data and the second map data and generate a comparison result, and based on identifying, based on the comparison result, that an error does not exist in the second map data and that the second map data comprises information on a second region, update the first map data with the second map data.

Disclosed is an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes: a camera; a memory configured to store attribute information and environment information; and a processor configured to identify a plurality of objects based on an image obtained by the camera, identify a first context of a first object, from among the plurality of objects, based on a relationship between attribute information of the plurality of objects and the environment information, and control a traveling state of the electronic apparatus based on the first context.

Disclosed is an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes: a camera; a memory configured to store attribute information and environment information; and a processor configured to identify a plurality of objects based on an image obtained by the camera, identify a first context of a first object, from among the plurality of objects, based on a relationship between attribute information of the plurality of objects and the environment information, and control a traveling state of the electronic apparatus based on the first context.

Disclosed are a method for dividing a robot area based on boundaries, a chip and a robot. The method includes: setting, when the robot travels along the boundaries in a preset boundary direction in an indoor working area, a reference division boundary line according to data scanned by a laser sensor of the robot in real time; and identifying, after the robot finishes traveling along the boundaries in the preset boundary direction, a door at a position of the reference division boundary line according to image characteristic information of the position of the reference division boundary line acquired by a camera of the robot, and marking the reference division boundary line on a laser map, so as to divide the indoor working area into different room subareas by means of the door.

The present disclosure provides a cleaning robot, a cleaning method, and a computer-readable storage medium. The cleaning method includes: obtaining a map of a closed space, the map including a plurality of rooms corresponding to the closed space. The plurality of rooms can be grouped into at least two sub-zones. Each sub-zone includes at least one room, each room included in each sub-zone belongs only to this sub-zone. The cleaning method also includes cleaning a first sub-zone of the at least two sub-zones. The cleaning method also includes, after completing cleaning the first sub-zone, controlling the cleaning robot to return to a charging apparatus for recharging, and, after recharging is completed, controlling the cleaning robot to clean a second sub-zone of the at least two sub-zones.

A lifting apparatus configured to autonomously traverse to a location proximate a fallen individual and provide assistance to the fallen individual so as to return the fallen individual to a standing position. The lifting apparatus of the present invention includes a movement assembly operable to provide the required directional movement to traverse to a fallen individual. The present invention includes a mapping module that provides objection detection operable to inhibit the lifting apparatus from colliding with objects during the process of traversing to a fallen individual. A vitals sign monitoring module is deployed to provide accurate detection of the fallen individual distinguishing from an inanimate object. A voice recognition module is provided and is configured to facilitate voice operation of the lifting apparatus. A lifting member is movable between a first and second position and is configured to provide support for a fallen individual.

A cleaning method for an automatic cleaning device, a cleaning apparatus for the automatic cleaning device, a computer-readable storage medium, and an electronic device are provided. The cleaning method includes: after the automatic cleaning device enters a dual-region cleaning mode, determining whether a second surface medium region exists according to a stored map in the automatic cleaning device; in response to that the second surface medium region exists, cleaning the second surface medium region; after cleaning of the second surface medium region is completed, marking the second surface medium region as a cleaned region, determining whether a next second surface medium region exists, and cleaning the next second surface medium region in response to that the next second surface medium region exists, until cleaning of all second surface medium regions is completed; and controlling the automatic cleaning device to clean the first surface medium region.

An escaping method of a cleaning robot includes: when the cleaning robot encounters an obstacle and turns around while performing cleaning along an edge of a first surface medium area, in response to a surface medium change signal from the surface medium sensor indicates that a second surface medium area is detected, searching an established room map to determine whether the second surface medium area exists in the room map; if the second surface medium area exists, determining whether a route bypassing the second surface medium area exists based on the room map and a boundary of the second surface medium area in the room map; if the route exists, controlling the cleaning robot to travel along the route to bypass the second surface medium area; and if the route does not exist, controlling the cleaning robot to return along a cleaned route to bypass the second surface medium area.

An obstacle avoidance method for a robot, an obstacle avoidance apparatus for a robot, a robot, a computer-readable storage medium, and an electronic device are disclosed. The obstacle avoidance method for a robot includes: determining a target traveling position of the robot determining an avoidance mode of the robot and controlling the robot to travel along an outer edge of a first obstacle so as to bypass the first obstacle, in response to detecting that the first obstacle exists between a current position of the robot and the target traveling position during traveling of the robot, where the height of the first obstacle is less than a measurement height range of the robot. The operational efficiency of the robot can be improved, and the operational continuity of the robot can be enhanced.

The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station and a cleaner system including the same. The cleaner system may include: a cleaner; and a cleaner station which collects and removes dust discharged from a dust bin of the cleaner. The cleaner may include a first cleaner which performs manually a cleaning operation by a user, and a second cleaner which performs the cleaning operation while autonomously driving. The cleaner station may include: a housing which has one side coupled to the cleaner and has an inner space where the dust is collected; and a display unit which is disposed on the housing and outputs position information including a moving path of each of the first cleaner and the second cleaner transmitted from the first cleaner and the second cleaner by wireless communication during a cleaning operation.