Power Machine Operation Playback for Repetitive Task Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power machines require significant operator input for repetitive tasks, leading to reduced efficiency and accuracy in operations like dig and dump cycles.
Innovation Solution
Implementing automated task operation systems in electric power machines that allow for recorded operations, enabling the power machine to perform repetitive tasks with minimal operator input by controlling electrical actuators based on previously recorded commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If automated task operation is implemented, then operator efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system records operator commands and machine responses as a playbook that can be replayed automatically. This copying approach allows the automated system to replicate successful operations without requiring complex real-time decision-making algorithms, thereby improving operator efficiency while keeping the system complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by recording the sequence of operator commands and machine responses during a示范 operation. This pre-recorded playbook enables automatic execution of repetitive tasks, improving productivity while the complexity is confined to the recording and playback functionality rather than complex real-time control algorithms.
2Measurement precision
If automated task operation is implemented, then accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where machine responses are recorded alongside operator commands. This feedback loop ensures that the automated system can accurately replicate the original operation sequence, improving operational accuracy while maintaining manageable system complexity through structured data recording and playback.
3Loss of time
If recorded operation playback is implemented, then time consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a copy of the operational sequence in the form of a recorded playbook that can be replayed automatically. This copying mechanism eliminates the need for complex real-time control algorithms while enabling rapid execution of repetitive tasks, thereby reducing time consumption with moderate system complexity.
4Ease of operation
If electrical actuators are controlled automatically, then operator workload is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation by automatically playing back recorded commands to control electrical actuators. This allows the machine to perform repetitive tasks autonomously without requiring continuous operator input, reducing operator workload while the control system complexity is limited to the playback functionality rather than complex real-time decision-making.
Data Source
AI summary
Automated operation methods and systems are provided for power machines. One system includes an electronic processor configured to record operator commands for controlling the power machine as a recorded operation. The electronic processor is also configured to store the recorded operation in association with a start position of the recorded operation. The electronic processor is also configured to control operation of the power machine to achieve the start position and to perform the recorded operation.