Robot Holding System Adapting to Article Shape and Temperature
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional article holding systems struggle in diverse living spaces where numerous types of articles with varying states and shapes exist, as they require pre-obtained information that is often incomplete or outdated, and cannot adapt to changing article conditions.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a recognizing device, a holding method database, and a holding device that recognizes article conditions and specifies the most suitable holding method, allowing the robot to dynamically adjust its holding approach based on the recognized state of the article, including shape, temperature, and content changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional holding devices are used with pre-obtained information for specific article types, then holding accuracy is improved, but adaptability to diverse articles in living spaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device transitions from static pre-programmed configurations to dynamic real-time adaptation. The recognition device continuously monitors article conditions (shape, size, material) and the control unit dynamically adjusts holding parameters and selecting appropriate holding sections based on current observations, enabling the system to adapt to diverse articles without pre-programming each possibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback loops where the recognition device provides real-time information about article conditions to the control unit. This feedback mechanism allows the system to correct and adjust holding approaches based on actual article characteristics, improving both accuracy and adaptability simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple handling sections are provided for different article types, then holding versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Rather than providing separate dedicated handling sections for each article type, the invention employs a universal holding section that can perform multiple functions. The recognition device identifies article characteristics and the control unit configures the universal holding section to adaptively handle different article types, reducing structural complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves versatility through parameter changes rather than physical reconfiguration. By adjusting control parameters based on recognition results (gripping force, contact pressure, holding position), a single holding section can effectively handle diverse articles, eliminating the need for multiple specialized sections.
3Productivity
If pre-obtained holding information is used, then handling efficiency is improved, but reliability when article state changes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary recognition of article conditions before executing the holding operation. By recognizing the current state of the article (shape, material, size) in advance and using this information to select appropriate holding parameters, the system ensures reliable handling while maintaining efficiency, especially when article states differ from pre-obtained information.
Solution Approach 2:
Real-time feedback from the recognition device allows the system to detect changes in article state and adjust holding parameters accordingly. This feedback mechanism ensures reliability by continuously monitoring and adapting to changing conditions, while the control unit maintains efficient operation by using the recognized information to guide holding actions.
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AI summary
An article holding system includes a recognizing device for recognizing the state of the holding object, a holding method specifying means for specifying the holding method according to the state recognized by the recognizing device, and a holding device for holding the holding object according to the holding method specified by the holding method specifying means.