Robot Controller Modes for Monitoring-Area Operation Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for verifying robot operation require a person to enter the monitoring area or an additional verification unit, incurring time and cost for registration.
Innovation Solution
A robot control system that includes a monitored robot and a robot controller capable of controlling the robot in multiple modes, including a first mode to change or continue the operation of the monitored robot based on the detection of another robot in the monitoring area, without the need for additional verification units or human intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a person enters the monitoring area to verify robot operation, then the robot operation can be verified, but time and cost are incurred for verification work
Solution Approach 1:
The monitored robot performs self-verification by detecting another robot entering its monitoring area and automatically changing its operation accordingly. This eliminates the need for external verification by persons or additional units, allowing the system to verify its own operation autonomously without incurring time or cost for external verification resources.
Solution Approach 2:
Another robot serves dual purposes: it performs its own work tasks and simultaneously functions as a verification unit for the monitored robot. By using an existing robot in the system for verification purposes, the invention eliminates the need for dedicated verification resources, reducing both time and cost while maintaining verification reliability.
2Reliability
If an additional verification unit enters the monitoring area, then the robot operation can be automatically verified, but cost is incurred for the additional unit
Solution Approach 1:
Another robot already present in the system performs both its regular work functions and serves as a verification unit for the monitored robot. This multi-functional use of existing resources eliminates the need for additional dedicated verification equipment, reducing device complexity and cost while achieving automatic verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses resources already available within the workspace (another robot performing normal tasks) to provide verification services, rather than introducing external verification infrastructure. This approach minimizes additional device complexity while enabling automatic verification.
3Extent of automation
If registration is performed for additional verification units, then automatic verification is enabled, but time and cost are incurred for registration
Solution Approach 1:
The monitored robot automatically detects the presence of another robot through its existing sensing capabilities and directly changes its operation based on this detection. This eliminates the registration process entirely, as no formal setup or configuration is needed—the verification relationship is established automatically through detection and response.
Solution Approach 2:
The robot controller is pre-programmed with the logic to detect another robot and automatically change operation. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for time-consuming registration or setup procedures when verification is needed, as the system is already prepared to perform verification through its built-in detection and response capabilities.
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AI summary
A technique allows verification of a robot operation without any cost for an additional robot or for a person entering a monitoring area. A robot control system includes a monitored robot for which a monitoring area is defined and a robot controller that controls the monitored robot in a plurality of modes including a first mode to change an operation of the monitored robot in response to an object detected in the monitoring area being a robot.