Robot Health Monitoring via Offline 2D Bar Code Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot maintenance systems face challenges in collecting on-site operation data due to concerns over production sensitive data leakage and cyber security issues, particularly in solutions that require connection to external networks.
Innovation Solution
A 2D bar code system is used to display robot health information on a displayer, allowing users to scan and transfer data to a server without direct network connection, thereby reducing data leakage and cyber security risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If robot health data is collected and transmitted via network connection, then health monitoring functionality is improved, but cyber security risks and data leakage concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
A 2D bar code serves as an intermediary carrier between the robot controller and external devices. Health data is encoded into the bar code displayed on the controller screen, allowing external devices to scan and retrieve data without establishing a network connection, thus eliminating cyber security risks while maintaining monitoring functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts health data from the robot controller and transfers it to a portable external device via bar code scanning. This separates the data collection function from network-dependent communication, enabling offline data retrieval and eliminating the need for continuous network connections
2Ease of operation
If network connection is established for data transmission, then data transfer capability is improved, but setup complexity and user concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The 2D bar code acts as a simplified intermediary that replaces complex network setup. External devices scan the bar code to automatically obtain connection information and retrieve data, eliminating the need for users to configure network settings, IP addresses, or authentication protocols
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a visual copy of connection data in the form of a bar code on the controller display. This copy contains all necessary connection information that can be instantly captured by external devices, replacing the need for manual network configuration and reducing setup complexity
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AI summary
Embodiments of present disclosure provide a method for monitoring health of robot and a health monitoring system for the robot. The method comprises: obtaining measured data associated with health condition of the robot; generating a 2-dimensional, 2D, bar code based on the measured data, the 2D bar code comprising information associated with the health condition of the robot; and displaying the 2D bar code on a displayer. The embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce or eliminate sensitive data leakage and other cyber security issues for the robot system and improve user experience.