Robot Arm Massage System Positioning Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massage systems with robot arms often fail to achieve the desired massage effect due to non-fixed positions relative to the user, and there is a need for a system that allows for effective integration of robot-assisted massage with human therapist input.
Innovation Solution
A massage system featuring a robot arm with a control unit that performs massage operations based on a program and a setting unit that allows for the operator to set a specific treatment position, including reference and specific positions for the massage, ensuring the robot arm can be appropriately positioned for effective massage delivery. Additionally, a computing device generates provision information for the therapist based on pre-finishing massage data to enhance the finishing massage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a robot arm is used to perform massage operations automatically according to a program, then productivity and consistency of massage delivery are improved, but the ability to adapt to different user positions and preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The robot arm is designed with movable and adjustable components that allow dynamic repositioning. The system includes a setting unit that enables operators to adjust the robot arm's position and massage parameters based on user preferences, transforming a static automated system into a dynamic adaptive one.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates a setting unit that receives operator input and adjusts massage operations accordingly. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt to different users and conditions while maintaining automated efficiency, resolving the contradiction between programmatic consistency and adaptive versatility.
2Device complexity
If the robot arm position is fixed relative to the treatment table, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to accommodate different treatment positions and user needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The robot arm system is designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing massage operations at multiple positions and angles. The setting unit provides a user-friendly interface for adjusting parameters, allowing a single device to serve multiple treatment scenarios without requiring complex reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows preliminary setting of massage parameters and positions through the setting unit before actual massage operations begin. This preconfiguration capability enables the robot arm to adapt to different treatment scenarios without requiring complex real-time adjustments during operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual massage by therapists is used, then adaptability to user needs is improved, but productivity and consistency deteriorate due to human physical limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The setting unit acts as an intermediary between the operator's intent and the robot arm's execution. It translates manual adjustment preferences into automated operations, combining the adaptability of human input with the efficiency and consistency of robotic execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-adjustment through the setting unit, where operators can configure massage parameters based on user needs, and the robot arm automatically executes the customized program. This reduces the need for continuous manual intervention while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
Provided is a massage system for a massage facility in which a robot arm is provided and a massage is performed with respect to a user by the robot arm, the system including a control unit configured to cause the robot arm to perform a massage operation in response to a program, and a setting unit configured to receive a setting operation of a setting position used for the massage operation from an operator, in which the control unit is configured to cause the robot arm to perform the massage operation with respect to a treatment position based on the setting position.