Modular Flying Robot Manipulator Swapping for Versatile Tasks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing unmanned flying robots are limited in their versatility and efficiency due to the fixed nature of manipulators attached to the flying body, restricting their ability to perform a wide range of tasks, especially when the work location is distant from the storage area, requiring multiple robots or extended operation times.
Innovation Solution
A flying robot configuration that separates the working body unit with manipulators from the flying body unit, allowing for connection and disconnection, enabling the selection of appropriate manipulators for specific tasks and increasing the range of work that can be performed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manipulators are fixedly attached to the flying body, then the structure is simple and reliable, but the versatility of work content is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The flying robot is divided into a flying body unit and a working body unit that can be selectively connected and disconnected. The working body unit includes manipulators for performing work, while the flying body unit includes propulsion units. This segmentation allows the manipulators to be exchanged based on different work requirements, thereby improving versatility without permanently increasing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The flying body unit is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate different types of working body units through standardized connection units. This allows a single flying body to perform multiple different work tasks by connecting with appropriate manipulators, achieving multi-functionality and versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized flying robots are deployed to perform different work tasks, then the versatility of work content is improved, but the quantity of robots and operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of deploying multiple specialized flying robots, the invention uses a single flying body unit that can connect to different working body units equipped with various manipulators. This universal platform approach reduces the number of robots needed while maintaining the ability to perform a wide range of work tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static configuration where each robot is dedicated to one task to a dynamic configuration where the flying body can change its working capabilities by connecting with different manipulators based on task requirements. This dynamic reconfigurability eliminates the need for multiple fixed-purpose robots.
3Speed
If the flying body travels to distant work locations, then the operational range is extended, but the time required for travel and setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different working body units with required manipulators can be prepared in advance at the work location or nearby. When the flying body arrives, the connection to the appropriate pre-prepared working body unit can be quickly made, reducing setup time and minimizing the total operation time lost during travel and preparation.
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 configuration allows the flying robot to execute a wide range of tasks efficiently by enabling the use of different manipulators, increasing versatility and reducing the need for multiple robots or extended operation times.
Implementation Method 1
a propulsion portion (20) comprising a plurality of propulsion units (23) configured to cause propulsion to occur by driving rotor blades
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AI summary
A flying robot comprising: a flying body unit; a propulsion portion comprising a plurality of propulsion units configured to cause propulsion to occur by driving rotor blades, the plurality of propulsion units being provided on the flying body unit; a working body unit; a manipulator unit configured to be capable of executing predetermined work and comprising one or more work manipulators provided on the working body unit; and connection units provided on the working body unit and the flying body unit so as to enable the flying body unit to be connected with and disconnected from the working body unit; wherein the flying robot executes the predetermined work by the work manipulators in a state in which the working body unit and the flying body unit are connected at the connection units. The flying robot is caused to execute a wide range of content of work as far as possible.