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.


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    Title :

    Device, system and method for assisting mobile robots in autonomously crossing roads


    Contributors:
    HEINLA AHTI (author) / VIILUP SIIM (author) / RIIEL RAIVO (author)

    Publication date :

    2022-10-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS / B25J Manipulatoren , MANIPULATORS / H04W WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS , Drahtlose Kommunikationsnetze



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