AR Robot Control Interface for Accessible Remote Arena Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Robot competitions face challenges in providing accessible and cost-effective remote control systems that allow for direct management and control of remotely controlled devices, with existing technologies being inaccessible and costly, limiting participation and enjoyment for non-technical individuals.
Innovation Solution
A computer program and system that enables remote operation of robots through a user interface, allowing users to control robot position and orientation, with visual overlays and markers for enhanced interaction and management, utilizing cloud computing for scalable and flexible control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional robot control systems are used, then robot control functionality is achieved, but accessibility and cost are significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses virtual copies and digital twins to represent physical robots in a simulated environment. Users interact with these virtual representations through standardized interfaces, eliminating the need for direct physical presence or specialized knowledge of the actual robot hardware. This copying approach makes robot control accessible to non-technical users while maintaining full functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer consisting of virtual reality environments, augmented reality overlays, and standardized control interfaces between the user and the physical robot. This intermediary translates complex robot operations into intuitive visual and interactive elements, reducing the operational barrier while preserving control capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If physical robot events are organized, then robotic experiences are provided, but costs and resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a universal platform that can host multiple different robotic experiences and competitions through software configuration rather than physical reconfiguration. The same physical infrastructure supports various robot types, arena configurations, and competition formats, eliminating the need for separate physical events for each experience type and significantly reducing resource consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces physical mechanical systems with virtual and digital systems. Instead of physically transporting robots and reconfiguring arenas for different events, the system uses virtual reality environments and software-based arena configurations. This substitution eliminates the material resources required for physical event setup while maintaining full experiential versatility.
3Ease of operation
If remote control interfaces are simplified, then ease of use is improved, but control precision and management capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds visual dimensions through virtual reality and augmented reality overlays to the control interface. Instead of relying solely on traditional 2D screens with complex controls, the system provides 3D spatial representation of robot positions, arena layouts, and control elements. This dimensional enhancement allows simplified interaction gestures to achieve precise control by leveraging spatial visualization rather than complex command sequences.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements real-time visual feedback through virtual overlays that display robot status, position, and control response immediately in the user's field of view. This continuous feedback loop allows users to make precise adjustments based on visual confirmation, maintaining control precision while using simplified interfaces. The feedback mechanism compensates for interface simplicity by providing rich visual information about system state.
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AI summary
A program for operating a robot, comprising providing, a user interface for controlling a robot, wherein the user interface is from the perspective of a recording device, applying, an overlay over the robot, wherein the overlay is visible through the user interface, enabling, a user to control the position and orientation of a robot, connecting a user device with a robot, converting a request from a user to alter the position and orientation of the robot, where the request is processed based on the requested position and orientation of the robot based on a target location determined by the recording device, detecting, the updated robot position and orientation through the recording device, and altering, the robot position and orientation based on a request from the user and the preserved overlay of the robot based on the new position and orientation based on the recording device perspective of the robot.