Portable Robot Controller Custom Screen Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable remote operating devices for industrial robots restrict user freedom by only allowing registration of pre-existing operation items, limiting the user's ability to customize and create new operation menus.
Innovation Solution
A robot system that includes a portable remote operating device with a display unit, acquiring unit, and display switching unit, allowing users to create customized operation screens and applications, and switch between these and standard screens, enabling increased user freedom and operational efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users can only register pre-existing operation items from a fixed list, then system reliability is maintained through standardized operations, but user freedom and customization capability are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The operation item list is made dynamic and adjustable by the user. Instead of a fixed predetermined list, the system allows users to freely add, remove, and customize operation items according to their needs. This transforms the static operation menu into a flexible, user-adaptable interface that can evolve with changing operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to independently create and customize their own operation item lists without requiring system administrator intervention or complex configuration procedures. Users can directly add new operation items, modify existing ones, and organize them according to their preferences, making the system self-adaptable to user needs.
2Productivity
If users are allowed to create customized operation screens and applications, then operational efficiency and user satisfaction improve, but system complexity and potential for errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The operation interface is segmented into multiple independent screens, each dedicated to specific functions or operation types. Users can create customized screens that group related operation items together, organizing the complex interface into manageable, functionally-coherent segments that improve operational efficiency while maintaining system stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a screen management layer that acts as an intermediary between the user and the underlying operation items. This screen-level abstraction allows users to customize the presentation and organization of operations without directly modifying the core system logic, thereby maintaining reliability while enabling customization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides only standard predetermined screens, then system stability is maintained, but user customization capability and operational flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The screen configuration is made dynamic, allowing users to switch between standard predetermined screens and customized screens based on their needs. The system supports multiple screen types that can be activated or deactivated, transforming the static interface into a flexible, context-dependent display system.
Solution Approach 2:
The screen management system is designed to handle multiple types of screens universally - both standard predetermined screens and user-created customized screens. This multi-functional screen architecture allows the system to accommodate diverse operational requirements through a unified interface management approach.
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AI summary
A robot system includes a robot, a robot controller, and a portable remote operating device. The portable remote operating device includes a display unit, an acquiring unit, and a display switching unit, and is connected to the robot controller. The acquiring unit acquires a reception/transmission process and a customized screen, which are created by a user. The display switching unit switches between the customized screen and a previously-prepared standard screen at a predetermined time during the operation of the robot.