Robot Offset Simulation Using a Reference Path to Reduce Debugging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current robot simulation methods require repetitive work by simulation engineers to establish multiple transfer paths for grabbing cells in different locations, leading to increased debugging cycles.
Innovation Solution
A robot offset simulation method that establishes a reference path for a virtual robot, determines offsets based on target object location information, and controls the virtual robot to move and transfer objects automatically, reducing the need for repetitive path establishment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If simulation engineers manually establish multiple transfer paths for grabbing cells in different locations, then the robot can transfer objects to different positions, but the debugging cycle increases due to repetitive work
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a reference path template that can be copied and adapted for different target locations. Instead of manually creating unique paths for each cell location, the system uses one reference path as a template and generates specific execution paths by applying offset calculations to the reference path coordinates, significantly reducing repetitive path establishment work
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter approach from creating multiple complete paths to modifying a single reference path through parameter adjustments. By calculating offset values (dx, dy, dz) and applying them to the reference path coordinates, the system generates different execution paths dynamically, transforming a manual repetitive process into an automated parameter-based system
2Manufacturing precision
If simulation engineers repeatedly establish multiple transfer paths for different cell locations, then complete coverage of all positions is achieved, but the work becomes redundant and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The reference path serves as a master template that is copied and adapted for each target location. The system copies the reference path structure and applies location-specific offset parameters to generate accurate execution paths, eliminating redundant path creation while maintaining precise positioning accuracy for each cell location
Solution Approach 2:
The reference path is designed as a universal template that can serve multiple functions for different target locations. A single reference path structure is used universally across all cell positions, with only the offset parameters needing adjustment, making the path establishment process both accurate and efficient
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of virtual simulation technologies, and provide a robot offset simulation method and apparatus, a robot, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The robot offset simulation method includes: establishing a reference path for a virtual robot in simulation software, where the reference path is a path along which the virtual robot moves to transfer a reference object from a preset starting point to a destination location and then returns to the preset starting point; receiving location information of a target object that is sent by a PLC; determining an offset of the virtual robot based on the location information, where the offset is a location offset of the target object relative to the reference object; and controlling, based on the reference path and the offset, the virtual robot to move to transfer the target object, such that the debugging cycle can be reduced while implementing robot offset simulation.