Multi-Robot Control Priority for Master-Slave Operation
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Problem
Existing robot systems face challenges in efficiently transmitting manipulating input signals to multiple slave robots, particularly in determining the priority of signal transmission and managing operating modes, especially when switching between automatic and manual operations.
Innovation Solution
A robot system comprising a master device, slave robots, a management control device, and an output device, where the management control device determines the priority of transmitting manipulating input signals to slave robots in standby mode, and the output device informs the operator of the priority, allowing efficient signal transmission and mode management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple slave robots are operated manually through a single master device, then the operator can control multiple robots, but it becomes difficult to determine which robot should receive the manipulating input signal first
Solution Approach 1:
The management control device provides visual feedback by displaying priority information for each slave robot on a display unit. This allows the operator to see which robot has the highest priority and will receive the manipulating input signal, enabling informed control decisions without confusion about signal routing
Solution Approach 2:
The management control device acts as an intermediary between the master device and multiple slave robots. It receives the manipulating input signal from the master device, determines priority based on stored priority information, and routes the signal to the appropriate slave robot, thereby managing the complexity of multi-robot control
2Productivity
If the robot operates in automatic mode, then productivity increases, but flexibility to handle complex spatial relationships decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The robot control system is designed to be dynamic, allowing switching between automatic operation mode and manual operation mode. This enables the system to adapt to different task requirements: using automatic mode for routine high-productivity tasks and manual mode for complex tasks requiring human judgment and flexibility
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AI summary
A robot system including a master device configured to receive a manipulating instruction from an operator and transmit the received manipulating instruction as a manipulating input signal, a plurality of slave robots configured to operate according to the manipulating input signal transmitted from the master device, a management control device configured to manage operations of the plurality of slave robots, respectively, and an output device configured to output information transmitted from the management control device. The management control device determines a priority of transmitting the manipulating input signal from the master device to the slave robot among the plurality of slave robots that are in a standby state of the manipulating input signal, and transmits information related to the determined priority to the output device. Thus, the operator is able to efficiently transmit the manipulating input signal to the plurality of slave robots through the master device.