Dual-Manipulator Control Using Centralized Collision-Aware Sequencing

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Solution Overview

Problem

The efficiency of single intelligent devices is lower compared to multi-intelligent devices working together, necessitating a method for effective coordination and control of dual-manipulator systems to enhance work efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A dual-manipulator control method is introduced, where a central control module generates and executes instruction sequences to control both manipulators, utilizing a hierarchical convolutional network and attention-based coding to accurately identify object positions and plan cooperative operation paths, minimizing collisions and optimizing object movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If single intelligent device is used, then device complexity is low, but productivity is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvework efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the control of multiple manipulators into separate instruction sequences for each manipulator (first instruction sequence for first manipulator, second instruction sequence for second manipulator), allowing independent control while maintaining overall coordination through the central control module

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A central control module is introduced as an intermediary to coordinate multiple manipulators. The central control module generates and manages instruction sequences for each manipulator, enabling efficient multi-device coordination without requiring complex direct peer-to-peer communication between manipulators

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If dual manipulators operate simultaneously, then productivity increases, but collision risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvework efficiencyVSAvoidcollision avoidance
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary path planning and collision detection before executing manipulator movements. The central control module generates complete instruction sequences in advance, detecting potential collisions and adjusting paths beforehand to prevent collisions during simultaneous operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system monitors the operational state of multiple manipulators in real-time and adjusts instruction sequences dynamically. When potential collisions are detected during execution, the central control module modifies the instruction sequences to resolve conflicts while maintaining productive operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12128565B2Dual-mainpulator control method and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.10.29 SUZHOU ENGOAL INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A dual-manipulator control method is configured to be used in a dual-manipulator control system including a first manipulator, a second manipulator, and a central control module. The first manipulator and the second manipulator are controlled by the central control module, and the central control module is configured to execute the dual-manipulator control method. The dual-manipulator control method includes: generating a first instruction sequence to control the first manipulator and a second instruction sequence to control the second manipulator; and controlling the first manipulator and the second manipulator based on the first instruction sequence and the second instruction sequence. Thus, the working efficiency is improved.