Somatosensory Gimbal Control Using Angular Velocity Tracking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for controlling gimbals using somatosensory controllers result in slow response times, making it difficult for the gimbal to follow attitude changes, thereby impacting control efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method where the somatosensory controller receives angular velocity information, determines a target attitude for the gimbal, and transmits this information to control the gimbal's rotation axes, using a geodetic coordinate system and incorporating inertial measurement units and compasses for accurate data, with optional control modes for velocity and position control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If traditional control methods are used to control the gimbal with a somatosensory controller, then the system structure remains simple, but the response speed is slow and the gimbal cannot follow attitude changes quickly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse speedVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional position-based control with velocity-based control, where the gimbal directly responds to angular velocity information from the somatosensory controller. This substitution of control methodology enables the gimbal to track attitude changes more quickly by reacting to rate of change rather than position deviations, thereby improving response speed without requiring complex multi-sensor fusion systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the control parameter from position/attitude to angular velocity. By transmitting and processing angular velocity information, the system enables dynamic response to user movements. The gimbal controller processes velocity data to continuously adjust the gimbal's attitude, achieving faster tracking performance through parameter transformation rather than increasing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If the gimbal uses traditional control methods, then the control system remains simple, but the control efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol efficiencyVSAvoidresponse time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes traditional position control with velocity control, where angular velocity information directly drives gimbal movement. This replacement enables more efficient control by allowing the gimbal to anticipate and respond to user intent through velocity signals, reducing the time lag between user action and gimbal response, thereby improving control efficiency and reducing response time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by having the gimbal system prepare for movement through velocity-based anticipation. The continuous monitoring and processing of angular velocity information allows the control system to initiate corrective actions before position deviations fully develop, improving control efficiency by acting in advance rather than reacting to errors after they occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

This approach enhances the response speed and control efficiency of the gimbal, allowing it to quickly adjust to the somatosensory controller's movements, providing improved user control experiences.

Implementation Method 1

obtaining angular velocity information, the angular velocity information including an angular velocity of a somatosensory controller in a geodetic coordinate system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInertial measurement: Gyroscope

Data Source

PatentUS11662817B2Method for controlling gimbal by somatosensory controller, gimbal, somatosensory controller, and system
Publication Date: 2023.05.30 SZ DJI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A method of controlling a gimbal includes receiving angular velocity information transmitted by a somatosensory controller, the angular velocity information including an angular velocity of the somatosensory controller in a geodetic coordinate system, determining a target attitude of the gimbal according to the angular velocity information, and controlling the gimbal according to the target attitude.