Automated Robot Customization Platform with Virtual Validation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional robot customization processes are costly and time-consuming due to the complexity of design and assembly, making it difficult for customers to obtain customized robots that meet their specifications at a low price.
Innovation Solution
A trading system that allows customers to select base robots and customize specifications through a network-based platform, using databases to search for compatible parts and present virtual models of customized robots, enabling customers to order robots without human intervention in the design and assembly process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional customization process is used with human expertise for conformity examination, then robot customization can be achieved, but time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical examination processes with an automated computer-based conformity examination system. The system automatically checks whether selected parts are compatible with the base robot and whether the customized robot meets requirement specifications, eliminating the need for manual human expertise in conformity examination and significantly reducing examination time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables customers to independently perform customization by selecting base robots and parts through the interface, with the automated conformity examination system handling all compatibility checks and validation. Customers receive immediate feedback on their selections without requiring manual intervention from manufacturers, allowing them to complete customization at their own pace.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional customization process is used with human expertise for conformity examination, then robot customization can be achieved, but cost increases due to repeated design and compensation processings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex manual design and compensation processes with automated computer-based calculations and examinations. The conformity examination system automatically performs all necessary design validations and compensation calculations, eliminating the need for repeated manual processings and reducing overall system complexity despite maintaining high customization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs conformity examination and compatibility validation in advance before finalizing the customization order. By checking part compatibility and requirement specification conformity beforehand, the system prevents the need for later design revisions and compensation adjustments, streamlining the entire customization process.
3Ease of operation
If customers want to freely try customized robots before ordering, then customer satisfaction can be improved, but conventional business transaction cannot support this request
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of customized robots through 3D modeling and simulation technology. Customers can view and interact with virtual models of their customized robots, including visual appearance, specifications, and even simulated operations, without committing to a physical purchase. This allows customers to freely try different customization options before making decisions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows customers to perform preliminary customization and virtual trials before placing orders. Customers can select base robots, choose parts, and review virtual models of their customized configurations at no cost, making informed decisions before any financial commitment is required.
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AI summary
The method includes urging a customer a selection of a base robot that becomes a base of the robot by communicating electronic data, receiving the selection of the base robot, extracting variable specification items of the selected base robot based on information related to variable specifications among a given basic specification of the base robot from a variable specification database, determining a special order specification in which at least one of the variable specification items is changed from the basic specification, searching the information related to component parts of the base robot and parts attachable to the base robot for parts that constitute the robot so that the special order specification is realized, presenting to the customer a virtual object of the robot where the searched parts are mounted to the base robot, urging the customer an input of an order for the robot, and receiving the order for the robot and accepting the order for the robot.