Robot capable of expressing moods
First Claim
1. A robot capable of expressing moods, the robot including:
- a plurality of light elements;
a first subset of said light elements directed in a forward direction, said first subset of light elements capable of emitting light of at least a first color;
a second subset of said light elements directed in a rearward direction, said second subset of light elements capable of emitting light of at least a second color, the second color different than the first color; and
a reflective surface generally facing said second subset of light elements;
wherein light emitted by said second subset of light elements is directed in the forward direction by said reflective surface;
wherein various combinations of said plurality of light elements are activated to express moods.
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Abstract
A robot which incorporates a body, arms with a hand grip, legs, several sensors, light elements, an audio system, and a video system. The sensors allows the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. The light elements allow the robot to express moods. The audio system allows the robot to detect and transmit sounds. The video system allows a user to remotely view the area in front of the robot. Additionally, the robot may operate in a plurality of modes, including modes that allow the robot to operate autonomously. The robot may operate autonomously in an automatic mode, a security mode, a greet mode, and a monitor mode. Further, the robot can be manipulated remotely.
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23 Claims
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1. A robot capable of expressing moods, the robot including:
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a plurality of light elements;
a first subset of said light elements directed in a forward direction, said first subset of light elements capable of emitting light of at least a first color;
a second subset of said light elements directed in a rearward direction, said second subset of light elements capable of emitting light of at least a second color, the second color different than the first color; and
a reflective surface generally facing said second subset of light elements;
wherein light emitted by said second subset of light elements is directed in the forward direction by said reflective surface;
wherein various combinations of said plurality of light elements are activated to express moods. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 23)
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11. A robot capable of expressing moods and demonstrating emotions, the robot comprising:
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a mouth including a plurality of rows of light elements; and
a pair of eyes, each said eye including;
a plurality of further light elements;
a first subset of said further light elements directed in a forward direction, said first subset of said further light elements capable of producing at least a first color;
a reflective surface at a rear of said eye; and
a second subset of said further light elements directed in a rearward direction and generally toward said reflective surface, said second subset of said further light elements capable of producing at least a second color, the second color different than the first color;
wherein the robot can demonstrate emotions by activating various combinations of said light elements in said plurality of rows of light elements of said mouth;
wherein the robot can express moods by activating various combinations of said plurality of further lights elements in said pair of eyes. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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15. A robot capable of expressing moods and demonstrating emotions, the robot comprising:
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a mouth including a plurality of rows of light elements; and
a pair of eyes, each said eye including a respective plurality of further light elements;
wherein the robot can demonstrate emotions by activating various combinations of said light elements in said plurality of rows of light elements of said mouth;
wherein the robot can express moods by activating various combinations of said plurality of further lights elements in said pair of eyes.
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21. A robot capable of expressing moods, the robot including:
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a plurality of light elements capable of emitting at least two different colors;
wherein various combinations of said plurality of light elements are activated to express moods;
wherein the moods can be controlled via the Internet. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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