Mobile Robotic Workstation for Precise Loader-Assisted Manipulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Agricultural machines equipped with loaders lack the flexibility and precision needed for smaller-scale operations, often requiring manual intervention for tasks such as manipulating objects or materials.
Innovation Solution
A mobile working station that includes an articulated robotic arm and a platform, coupled to an agricultural vehicle via a non-permanent connector, allowing for the transfer of operational power and enabling the robotic arm to perform a range of tasks with increased degrees of freedom.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a loader is used for object manipulation, then coarse manipulation capability is provided, but precision and flexibility for smaller-scale operations are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the manipulation function by combining a loader (for coarse manipulation) with a robotic arm (for fine manipulation). The loader handles bulk material movement while the robotic arm performs precise object manipulation, dividing the task between two specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static loader to a dynamic robotic arm that can articulate through multiple degrees of freedom. The robotic arm provides dynamic positioning capability with 6 degrees of freedom, enabling precise and flexible manipulation compared to the rigid loader structure.
2Measurement precision
If a stationary robotic arm is used, then precision manipulation is achieved, but mobility and adaptability to different positions are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile working station serves multiple functions: it provides both precise manipulation capability through the robotic arm and mobility through the mobile platform. The system can be positioned at different locations and oriented in different directions, making it universally applicable to various work areas while maintaining precision manipulation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a stationary robotic arm to a mobile robotic system. The mobile platform with adjustable positioning and orientation provides dynamic adaptability, allowing the robotic arm to reach different work areas while maintaining its precision manipulation capability through coordinated motion control.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a permanent connection is used between platform and loader, then structural stability is provided, but flexibility for component replacement and hot-swapping is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into modular components with standardized interfaces. The quick-connect mechanism divides the connection function into separable parts that can be independently replaced, allowing maintenance and upgrades without affecting the entire system while maintaining structural stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system transitions from a permanent rigid connection to a dynamic quick-connect mechanism. This allows the connection state to change between locked (stable) and unlocked (replaceable) states, providing both structural stability during operation and ease of component replacement when needed.
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AI summary
A mobile working station is provided. The mobile working stations includes an articulated robotic arm and a platform for supporting the articulated robotic arm. The platform includes a connector for coupling the platform to an agricultural vehicle. The agricultural vehicle directs operation power to the platform via the connector. The platform then directs operational power to the articulated robotic arm.