Novel Standardized Representation Methods for Modular Service Robots

In this paper, novel modular representations and diagrams for service robots are introduced based on the work of ISO TC299-Working Group 6, aiming to provide a standard guideline for the users to present the modular service robots with a unified form, taking hardware connectivity and software aspect into account. The suggested modularity representation mainly consists of a line diagram, a circle diagram, a task-based diagram and a block diagram. At first, their concrete forms and introduction are illustrated in detail. Afterwards, some user case examples are provided, using the suggested diagrams, to present the real commercial modular designed service robots.

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