Robot Base Repositioning Control for Dynamic Working Points

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing robot control methods struggle to adapt to dynamic workpieces and robot bases, where the specified working points may not be reachable due to fixed programming, requiring manual adjustments or reprogramming.

Innovation Solution

A robot control method that automatically adjusts the position and orientation of the robot base using an additional axis, allowing the manipulator to reach changed working points by recalculating axis values and maintaining predetermined attitude values, enabling the tool reference point to approximate the target working point without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the robot base position is fixed according to the programmed values, then the control system is simple and stable, but the manipulator cannot reach the working point when the workpiece or robot base moves dynamically

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to dynamic workpiece positionVSAvoidcomplexity of control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the robot base position adjustable during operation. The control system dynamically modifies the programmed position values of the robot base according to the actual position detected by the detection device, allowing the system to adapt to moving workpieces without requiring complete reprogramming.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback through a detection device that continuously monitors the actual position of the workpiece or robot base. This detected position information is fed back to the control system, which then automatically adjusts the robot base position values to maintain accuracy in reaching working points.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Manufacturing precision

If manual adjustments are made to reach unattainable working points, then the manipulator can reach the target position, but production efficiency decreases due to interruption and reprogramming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of reaching working pointVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The control system performs self-service by automatically detecting position deviations and adjusting the robot base position values without human intervention. The system uses detection device data to autonomously recalculate and modify position parameters, eliminating the need for manual reprogramming or adjustments during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing the detection device and control algorithm that will automatically adjust positions when deviations occur. The system is prepared in advance to handle position mismatches, so when dynamic changes occur during operation, the adjustment happens automatically without interrupting the production flow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the robot program is reprogrammed to accommodate base position changes, then the manipulator can reach new working points, but the complexity of programming increases and operation becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to reach changed working pointsVSAvoidease of programming and operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual programming operations with an automated control system. Instead of requiring operators to manually reprogram the robot when base positions change, the system uses detection devices and automatic calculation algorithms to dynamically adjust position values, substituting mechanical programming operations with automated computational processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP2581177B1Robot control method
Publication Date: 2022.02.16 KUKA DEUT GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a robot control method comprising the steps of specifying target values ​​of an operating point (PA) defined in position and orientation by a robot program, in whose programmed dependence a tool reference point (PT) of a manipulator (1) is to be set by automatically moving axes (8a) of the manipulator (1) by a robot control (2) connected to the manipulator (1);- starting from position values ​​specified by the robot program for a planned position and orientation of a robot base (9) adjustable by an additional axis (11, 14), the position values ​​are automatically changed such that the actual position of the robot base (9) is approximated to a predetermined reference point (P), in particular to the working point (PA) or to the tool reference point (PT), relative to the planned position, and - the additional axis (11, 14) is automatically moved such that the robot base (9) assumes the position and orientation that corresponds to the changed position values.;