The current invention relates to a traffic detection device, including a sensor configured to detect an object of interest within its field of view, an energy supply unit, a communication unit, and a housing configured to encase all other components. Further, the present invention also relates to a system and method for assisting mobile robots. The system comprises at least one mobile robot configured to navigate in an unstructured outdoor environment as a traffic participant and at least one traffic detection system, wherein the traffic detection device is configured to assist the mobile robot by providing additional sensor data. The method includes a mobile robot approaching a road crossing, requesting assistance for the mobile robot, a traffic detection device providing at least one assistive function, and in response to the assistive function, the mobile robot crossing the road.
Device, system and method for assisting mobile robots in autonomously crossing roads
2022-10-20
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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