Robot Control Interface With Dual Edit Screens for Precise Programming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot programming interfaces lack the ability to differentiate between users with varying levels of programming skill, making it difficult for advanced users to perform detailed programming tasks.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a dual-edit screen system, allowing users to edit robot operation sequences using either a user-friendly image-based interface for non-experts or a programming language interface for experts, enabling detailed control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single user interface is used for all users, then the interface can be simple and easy to operate for non-experts, but advanced users cannot perform detailed programming tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface is segmented into two distinct edit screens: a first edit screen for non-expert users with simplified operation sequencing, and a second edit screen for expert users with full programming language capabilities. This segmentation allows each user group to access the appropriate level of complexity without being overwhelmed or restricted.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts the interface complexity based on user needs. Expert users can switch to the second edit screen when detailed programming is required, while non-expert users remain on the first edit screen for simple tasks. The system provides flexibility to adjust the interface level according to the task at hand.
2Ease of operation
If a simplified interface is provided for non-expert users, then operation becomes easier, but the interface lacks the functionality needed for advanced programming
Solution Approach 1:
The control device achieves multi-functionality by integrating two different edit screens into a single system. The first edit screen provides simplified operation for non-experts, while the second edit screen provides full programming language capabilities for experts. Both functions coexist within the same device, allowing it to serve diverse user needs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If only an image-based edit screen is provided, then non-expert users can easily program, but expert users cannot utilize their programming skills for detailed control
Solution Approach 1:
The interface is divided into two distinct segments: the first edit screen with image-based operation selection for non-experts, and the second edit screen with programming language input for experts. Each segment is optimized for its target user group, and the system manages both segments without increasing overall complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a programming language interface is provided, then detailed control is possible, but the interface becomes complex and difficult for non-experts to use
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the interface complexity based on user expertise and task requirements. Non-expert users interact with the simplified first edit screen using images and drag-and-drop operations, while expert users can access the second edit screen for detailed programming. This dynamic adaptation ensures ease of operation for each user group while maintaining control precision when needed.
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AI summary
A control device includes: a processor that is configured to execute computer-executable instructions so as to control a robot, wherein the processor is configured to: display a first edit screen on which an operation sequence of the robot can be edited by selecting images representing one or more operations among images representing a plurality of operations and arranging the images on a screen, and a second edit screen on which the operation sequence expressed in a programming language, which is obtained by converting the operation sequence edited via the first edit screen is displayed and the operation sequence expressed in the programming language can be edited, on a display; and control the robot based on the operation sequence edited via at least one of the first edit screen and the second edit screen.