Bipedal Robot Head And Neck Assembly With Protected Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current humanoid robots lack a durable and adaptable head design that can effectively communicate and interact with humans while withstanding harsh environments, and their displays are vulnerable to damage from contaminants and physical impacts.
Innovation Solution
A head design for humanoid robots incorporating a versatile display system protected by a frontal shell, which safeguards the display from contaminants and physical damage, and includes an illumination assembly to provide visual feedback and enhance interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display is exposed to enable communication and interaction with humans, then the robot's ability to communicate is improved, but the display becomes vulnerable to contaminants and physical damage
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent protective cover is introduced as an intermediary element between the display and the external environment. This cover allows light to pass through, enabling the display to communicate with users while simultaneously protecting the display from contaminants and physical damage. The mediator resolves the contradiction by providing both visibility and protection.
2Reliability
If the display is protected by a shell, then durability is improved, but the aesthetic appeal and visibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent protective cover in the form of a thin film is used to protect the display. This thin film structure provides the necessary protection while remaining visually unobtrusive, thus maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the robot's head. The thin film allows the display to remain visible while offering protection against damage.
3Ease of manufacture
If the head design is simplified, then manufacturing ease is improved, but the ability to provide multiple functions (display, illumination, protection) is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The head assembly is designed with multi-functionality, integrating the display, illumination assembly, and protective cover into a single unified structure. The frontal shell serves both aesthetic and protective functions, while the transparent cover provides both protection and visibility. This multi-functional design allows the head to perform multiple functions without requiring separate complex components for each function.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design enhances the robot's ability to communicate and interact with humans, improves durability, and extends its operational lifespan by protecting the display from environmental hazards.
Implementation Method 1
an illumination assembly positioned within the head portion and configured to illuminate a region that: (i) extends between a rear edge of the frontal shell and an extent of the frontal edge of the rear shell
Data Source
AI summary
A bipedal robot includes an upper region includes a head and neck assembly having a neck portion and a head portion coupled to the neck portion. Said head portion includes: a frontal shell having a rear edge, a rear shell having a frontal edge, and an illumination assembly. The illumination assembly is configured to illuminate a region that: (i) extends between a rear edge of the frontal shell and an extent of the frontal edge of the rear shell, (ii) is positioned adjacent to the extent of the rear edge of the frontal shell, and (iii) is positioned adjacent to the extent of the frontal edge of the rear shell.