Remote Robot Simulation Interface With Intermediary Data Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
The declining birthrate and aging population in industries handling industrial robots have led to a shortage of operators, as many individuals are unable or unwilling to work, making it challenging to train and maintain a sufficient workforce for robot manipulation.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and simulation system that converts user input into simulated robot operations, allowing remote users to manipulate robot models through a terminal connected via a communication network, enabling various individuals to simulate robot operation and potentially train for actual robot handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a simulation device is used to train robot operators, then training capability is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for conversion between different information formats and remote operation interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an information processing device as an intermediary between the manipulation terminal and simulation device. This mediator converts first information from the terminal into second information for the simulation device, and converts operation results back to presentation format, thereby resolving the technical contradiction by managing complexity centrally rather than distributing it throughout the system
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into distinct functional modules: manipulation terminal for input, information processing device for conversion and coordination, and simulation device for execution. This segmentation allows each component to focus on specific tasks, improving reliability while making the overall complexity manageable through clear separation of concerns
2Ease of operation
If remote operation interface is provided for robot simulation, then accessibility is improved, but information conversion complexity increases between different terminals and simulation devices
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing device serves as a mediator that handles all information conversion between the manipulation terminal and simulation device. It converts user-friendly first information into simulation-specific second information, and converts simulation results back into presentation format, thereby enabling remote accessibility while centralizing conversion complexity in a dedicated component
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates information copies in different formats: first information is copied and converted to second information for simulation execution, and simulation results are copied and converted back to presentation format. This copying approach allows the same underlying data to be accessed in multiple formats without requiring complex real-time transformation of the original data
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AI summary
An information processing device converts first information for manipulating a robot model inputted into a manipulation terminal connected with a simulation device configured to execute a simulation for causing the robot model to perform a simulated operation and operated by a remote user of the simulation device, into second information for manipulating the robot model of the simulation device, operates the simulation device according to the second information, and causes the manipulation terminal to present information on the operation of the robot model of the simulation device configured to operate according to the second information.