Modular Robot Assembly Prompting for Accurate Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reconstructable robots face joint errors during reconstruction, making the process complicated and time-consuming, and there is a need for solutions to simplify and expedite this process.
Innovation Solution
A prompt method and system for building modular apparatuses that involves obtaining configuration information of a target and currently constructed entities, calculating the connection position of additional unit-modules, and providing prompt information to accurately connect the modules, utilizing face recognition and interface identification to reduce joint errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually reconstruct modular robots without guidance, then the robot can be assembled with multiple configurations, but joint errors occur frequently making the process complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the assembly process by detecting which modules are already connected and compares the current state with the target configuration. It provides real-time feedback through prompt information indicating exactly where the next module should be connected, allowing users to correct errors immediately and ensuring accurate reconstruction without requiring complex manual planning
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-calculates the complete reconstruction path by analyzing the target configuration and the current state before the user begins assembly. It determines the optimal sequence of connections in advance and guides the user through each step, eliminating the need for users to figure out the assembly sequence themselves and preventing joint errors before they occur
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional reconstruction methods are used, then modular robots can be reconfigured, but the process is time-consuming due to joint errors and lack of guidance
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides continuous feedback during the reconstruction process by detecting the current assembly state and comparing it with the target configuration. It immediately identifies deviations and guides corrections, preventing time-wasting errors and enabling rapid iteration until the correct configuration is achieved
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary analysis to determine the optimal assembly sequence before the user starts construction. By pre-calculating the connection path and providing step-by-step guidance, it eliminates trial-and-error approaches and significantly reduces the time required to achieve accurate reconfiguration
3Reliability
If specific robots are developed for each field and application, then each robot is optimized for its specific purpose, but the development cost becomes very expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the robot into standardized modular units that can be independently developed and tested. Each module can be optimized for specific functions while maintaining standardized interfaces, allowing the same set of modules to be reconfigured for different applications without requiring separate development for each use case
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a universal modular platform where the same modules and docking interfaces can serve multiple applications. By standardizing the connection mechanisms and control interfaces, a single set of modules can be reconfigured for different fields and purposes, eliminating the need to develop separate robots for each application and significantly reducing overall development costs
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The present disclosure provides a prompt method and system for building a modular apparatus. The method comprises: S1: obtaining configuration information of a target modular apparatus which comprises M unit-modules connected to each other by a docking part; S2: obtaining configuration information of a currently constructed entity which comprises N unit-modules connected to each other by a docking part, N being less than M; S3: calculating at least a position of the docking part where the (N+1)th unit-module should be connected to the constructed entity; and S4: sending out prompt information according to at least the position of the docking part where the (N+1)th unit-module should be connected to the constructed entity calculated in step S3, so as to prompt at least the position of the docking part where the (N+1)th unit-module should be connected.