Power Machine Operation Replay 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 such as dig and dump cycles.

Innovation Solution

Implementing automated task operation systems that allow for recorded operations, enabling power machines to execute repetitive tasks with minimal operator input by controlling electrical actuators to return to a target position or replay previously executed commands.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If automated task operation is implemented, then operator efficiency and accuracy are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperator efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system records operator commands and machine state data during manual operation, creating a digital copy of the operational sequence. This recorded operation can then be automatically replayed to execute repetitive tasks without requiring the operator to manually repeat each command, thereby improving efficiency while the complexity is confined to the recording/playback system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary recording of operator commands and machine states during the first execution of a task sequence. This pre-recorded data is then used to automatically guide subsequent executions of the same task, eliminating the need for repeated manual input and improving overall productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of time

If automated task operation is implemented, then time consumption for repetitive tasks is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetime consumptionVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates a digital recording of the operational sequence including timing information. During automated execution, this recorded timing data is replayed to automatically advance the operation through each step at the appropriate moments, significantly reducing the time required for repetitive tasks while keeping the automation system relatively simple

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system divides the operational sequence into discrete periodic steps, each corresponding to a specific operator command or machine state change. By replaying these periodic steps in sequence, the system efficiently executes repetitive tasks with minimal time consumption while maintaining manageable system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS20260035881A1Systems and methods of performing automated operations with a power machine

Publication Date: 2026.02.05 DOOSAN BOBCAT NORTH AMERICA INC

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.