We have developed the guide robot system to help efficiently give directions to people in public spaces. The ‘management system’ for guide robots can facilitate effective collaboration between multiple units and types of robots in operation by using fleet management algorithm and communication channels through clouds and IoT technologies. It would expand the area in which the robots can operate as well as overcoming some restrictions in network availability. We have tested the system with robots in a public facility, simulating a real-life guiding service, and successfully confirmed its functionality.
Article of Honda R&D Technical Review Vol.32 No.2 (51 - 55)