Autonomous Transfer Robot for Lying-State Patient Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional transfer apparatuses lack the ability to shift or transfer patients and objects without changing their lying state, rely on manpower, and do not have communication or cooperation functions with external environments, posing risks of infection and limited functionality.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional transfer robot apparatus that can autonomously shift, transfer, assist with defecation, and provide bathing assistance for patients, disabled persons, and objects, utilizing electronic control, artificial intelligence, and information technology to perform these functions without face-to-face contact and interact with external environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If conventional transfer apparatuses are used, then simple shift/transfer function is provided, but automatic operation and multi-functionality are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer robot is designed to perform multiple functions including patient transfer, defecation assistance, and bathing assistance through a single integrated system. The robot can autonomously navigate to different locations (bed, toilet, bathtub) and perform different care tasks, eliminating the need for separate devices for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer robot operates autonomously without requiring manual operation by caregivers. It uses sensors and control systems to navigate, position itself, and perform transfer operations automatically. The robot can independently execute transfer tasks, defecation assistance, and bathing assistance functions.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional transfer apparatuses are used, then face-to-face contact with patients is required, but risk of infection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer robot serves as an intermediary between caregivers and patients, performing transfer operations without requiring direct face-to-face contact. The robot autonomously navigates to the patient, performs the transfer, and returns, eliminating the need for caregivers to be in close proximity to patients during transfer operations.
3Ease of operation
If conventional transfer apparatuses are used, then manual operation is required, but operation convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer robot operates autonomously using onboard sensors, processors, and control systems to navigate, position itself, and perform transfer operations without manual intervention. The robot can independently execute transfer tasks, defecation assistance, and bathing assistance functions, significantly improving operation convenience.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional transfer apparatuses are used, then communication function with external environment is lacking, but system intelligence decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer robot is equipped with sensors and communication systems that enable it to detect its environment, receive commands, and provide feedback on its status and operations. The robot can communicate with external systems to coordinate transfers, report on patient status, and adjust its operations based on environmental conditions.
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AI summary
The present invention may autonomously execute: a shift mode and a transfer mode in which an object can be shifted or moved without changing the lying state, and the object can be autonomously transferred or carried to certain places and is then returned to the original point; a toilet assistance mode in which a toilet is autonomously searched for to assist a user in using toilet; a bathing assistance mode in which a bathing device or a bathroom is autonomously searched for to assist a user in bathing. The present invention relates to a transfer robot apparatus which employs the concept of a robot and is configured to perform other functions as well as the functions of shift and transfer and, by using technologies such as electronic control and IT, autonomously perform various functions instead of depending on only human power.