A moving robot includes a voice input unit configured to receive a voice input of a user; a first display capable of receiving a touch input; a second display larger than the first display; and a controller configured to perform control such that a screen to be displayed in response to the voice input or the touch input is displayed on at least one of the first display or the second display based on a type and an amount of information included in the screen. Accordingly, it is possible to provide information and services more effectively using the two displays.

To be able to favorably shoot an object-to-be-shot displayed on a display unit of a remote control-type robot. A shooting system includes a remote control-type robot including a display unit for displaying an image of an object-to-be-shot and that is operated remotely, first image capturing device for shooting the remote control-type robot, and image control device for performing at least one of: replacing the image of the object-to-be-shot displayed on the display unit shot by the first image capturing device; adjusting the image of the object-to-be shot displayed on the display unit; changing the position of the display unit; and changing the posture of the display unit so that the image of the object-to-be-shot displayed on the display unit is made clearer when the display unit of the remote control-type robot falls within a shooting range of the first image capturing device.

To be able to favorably shoot an object-to-be-shot displayed on a display unit of a remote control-type robot. A shooting system includes a remote control-type robot including a display unit for displaying an image of an object-to-be-shot and that is operated remotely, first image capturing device for shooting the remote control-type robot, and image control device for performing at least one of: replacing the image of the object-to-be-shot displayed on the display unit shot by the first image capturing device; adjusting the image of the object-to-be shot displayed on the display unit; changing the position of the display unit; and changing the posture of the display unit so that the image of the object-to-be-shot displayed on the display unit is made clearer when the display unit of the remote control-type robot falls within a shooting range of the first image capturing device.

It is an object to enable a grasping operation to be executed according to a state of an object. The invention provides an information processing apparatus which determines the grasping operation in a grasping unit for grasping the object. The information processing apparatus has: an obtaining unit for obtaining an image acquired by capturing the object; a recognizing unit for recognizing a state of the object from the image obtained by the obtaining unit; and a generating unit for generating information for allowing the grasping unit to execute the grasping operation on the basis of the object state recognized by the recognizing unit and conditions to execute the grasping operation.

It is an object to enable a grasping operation to be executed according to a state of an object. The invention provides an information processing apparatus which determines the grasping operation in a grasping unit for grasping the object. The information processing apparatus has: an obtaining unit for obtaining an image acquired by capturing the object; a recognizing unit for recognizing a state of the object from the image obtained by the obtaining unit; and a generating unit for generating information for allowing the grasping unit to execute the grasping operation on the basis of the object state recognized by the recognizing unit and conditions to execute the grasping operation.

A robot includes an arm, one or more visual sensors provided on the arm, a storage unit that stores a first feature value regarding at least a position and an orientation of a following target, the first feature value being stored as target data for causing the visual sensors provided on the arm to follow the following target, a feature value detection unit that detects a second feature value regarding at least a current position and a current orientation of the following target, the second feature value being detected using an image obtained by the visual sensors, a movement amount calculation unit that calculates a movement command for the arm based on a difference between the second feature value and the first feature value, and a movement command unit that moves the arm based on the movement command.

A robot includes an arm, one or more visual sensors provided on the arm, a storage unit that stores a first feature value regarding at least a position and an orientation of a following target, the first feature value being stored as target data for causing the visual sensors provided on the arm to follow the following target, a feature value detection unit that detects a second feature value regarding at least a current position and a current orientation of the following target, the second feature value being detected using an image obtained by the visual sensors, a movement amount calculation unit that calculates a movement command for the arm based on a difference between the second feature value and the first feature value, and a movement command unit that moves the arm based on the movement command.

A welding robot is provided. The welding robot is adapted for operating in the space between an upper and a lower platen of a press and comprises a support frame. A welding tool is movable mounted to the support frame. A grinding tool is movable mounted to the support frame. At least a camera is adapted for capturing a view of a working area. A processor is adapted for executing executable commands stored in a storage medium connected thereto. The processor when executing the commands identifies defects on a surface of one of the upper and the lower platen based on image data received from the at least a camera and controls the welding tool and the grinding tool in dependence on the image data. The processor receives data indicative of the repair area, automatically determines toolpath data for welding and grinding in dependence upon the data indicative of a repair area, and generates and provides control data for controlling the welding tool and the grinding tool in dependence upon the toolpath data.

A welding robot is provided. The welding robot is adapted for operating in the space between an upper and a lower platen of a press and comprises a support frame. A welding tool is movable mounted to the support frame. A grinding tool is movable mounted to the support frame. At least a camera is adapted for capturing a view of a working area. A processor is adapted for executing executable commands stored in a storage medium connected thereto. The processor when executing the commands identifies defects on a surface of one of the upper and the lower platen based on image data received from the at least a camera and controls the welding tool and the grinding tool in dependence on the image data. The processor receives data indicative of the repair area, automatically determines toolpath data for welding and grinding in dependence upon the data indicative of a repair area, and generates and provides control data for controlling the welding tool and the grinding tool in dependence upon the toolpath data.

A hand-eye calibration system and method are provided. The system includes a robot on which a small pattern is mounted, a camera configured to photograph the robot, a memory, and a processor configured to move the robot, acquire posture information of the moved robot, acquire an image from the camera, move the camera after performing the robot movement, the posture information acquisition, and the image acquisition a first predetermined number of times, and perform hand-eye calibration for the robot based on the posture information and the images, which are obtained by repeatedly performing of the robot movement, the posture information acquisition, the image acquisition, and the camera movement.