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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies fail to effectively prevent the obstruction of robot operations by humans or animals, as existing methods are either ineffective or lead to unintended consequences, such as stress for surrounding individuals or damage to the robot.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that acquires characteristic information of an obstructer and generates distraction-related information to divert their attention using a separate distraction device, such as a television or projector, tailored to the obstructer's preferences and environment, thereby preventing interference with the robot's operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a robot presents content on its display to engage a viewer, then the viewer's interest is maintained, but the robot's operation may be obstructed by surrounding persons or animals
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the robot into two functional parts: the designated device that performs the primary operation, and a distraction device that handles viewer engagement. This segmentation allows the robot to maintain operational reliability while still providing viewer engagement through a dedicated distraction mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The distraction device acts as an intermediary between the robot and surrounding persons or animals. It mediates the interaction by providing distraction content that prevents obstruction without interfering with the primary operation of the designated device.
2Reliability
If conventional methods are used to prevent obstruction, then operation reliability may improve, but stress is imposed on surrounding individuals or damage occurs to the robot
Solution Approach 1:
The system converts the potential harmful factor of obstruction into a beneficial distraction mechanism. Instead of directly preventing obstruction through forceful means that cause stress or damage, the distraction device provides engaging content that voluntarily redirects the attention of persons or animals, eliminating the harmful obstruction behavior without negative side effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The distraction device serves as a mediator that resolves the conflict between the robot's operation and surrounding persons or animals. It provides a non-intrusive solution that protects the robot from damage and prevents stress on individuals by offering alternative engagement through distraction content.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the robot uses its own display to distract the obstructer, then distraction capability is provided, but the operation of the designated device is interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the distraction function from the primary operation function by using a separate distraction device. This allows the designated device to continue its operation uninterrupted while the distraction device independently provides distraction content to prevent obstruction.
Solution Approach 2:
The distraction device acts as an intermediary that provides distraction capability without interfering with the designated device's operation. It handles the distraction function separately, ensuring that the primary operation maintains its productivity while still providing viewer engagement.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an information processing device that includes an acquisition unit that acquires characteristic information of an obstructer that is at least one of a person or an animal that obstructs an operation of a designated device designated in advance, and a generation unit that generates distraction-related information regarding a distraction device for distracting the obstructer and a distraction content of the distraction device according to the characteristic information, the distraction device being different from the designated device.