Operation apparatus and operation system provided with same

The operation apparatus addresses the lack of presence in remote control by providing visual and auditory feedback on the machine's motions, enhancing operator control and awareness.

EP4692468A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-02-11KOBELCO CONSTR MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
EP2024825725
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-06-23
Filing Date
2024-06-05
Publication Date
2026-02-11

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Technical Problem

Operators remotely controlling work machines, such as hydraulic excavators, lack a sufficient sense of presence due to indirect perception of the machine's motion.

Method used

An operation apparatus with an operation unit and a notification unit that provides notifications about the start and end conditions of target motions, using visual and auditory cues to enhance the operator's sense of presence.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the operator's sense of presence by providing timely visual and auditory feedback on the machine's operations, improving control and awareness.

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Abstract

Provided is an operation apparatus allowing a sense of presence to be imparted to an operator who operates a work machine to be improved. The operation apparatus includes an operation unit (210) and a notification unit (220). The notification unit (220) provides a notification about the state of a work machine (40) when at least one of a start condition and an end condition is satisfied. The start condition includes that a starting operation for making an operation target part (44) of the work machine (40) start a target motion has been applied to the operation unit (210). The end condition includes that an ending operation for ending the target motion has been applied to the operation unit (210).
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