Robot Mode Execution Architecture for Portable Cross-Platform Programming
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing robotics systems require significant training and expertise to develop software due to manufacturer-specific programming environments, leading to limited user eligibility and potential security risks when proprietary information is exposed to third-party operators.
Innovation Solution
A mode execution module that translates normalized programming language instructions into robot-specific commands, allowing for generic code development across different robotic systems, with a rulebase for safe mode transitions and secure operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manufacturer-specific programming environments are used for each robot, then robot control functionality is achieved, but user training time and development complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal programming environment that can control multiple different robot types through a common interface. The system uses a standardized instruction set and unified development environment that works across different robot manufacturers and models, eliminating the need for separate programming environments for each robot type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer (programming environment and instruction set) that sits between the user and the specific robot hardware. This intermediary translates high-level commands into robot-specific operations, shielding users from hardware-specific complexities while maintaining full control capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manufacturer-specific programming environments are used, then robot control is achieved, but code portability between different robot systems is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a single programming environment that can deploy code to multiple different robot types. The unified instruction set and common development platform enable code written for one robot to be adapted and executed on other robots without requiring complete rewriting or specialized knowledge of each robot's proprietary environment.
3Ease of operation
If third-party operators are given access to robot systems, then operational flexibility is improved, but security risks from proprietary information exposure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a secure intermediary programming environment that acts as a controlled interface between operators and the robot system. This environment allows third-party operators to program and control robots while maintaining security boundaries, preventing direct access to proprietary information and ensuring that operations occur within authorized parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments access rights and information visibility within the programming environment. Different operator levels have different access permissions, and proprietary information is protected through structured access control, allowing operational flexibility for legitimate tasks while preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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AI summary
An improved method, system, and apparatus is provided to implement a general architecture for robot systems. A mode execution module is provided to universally execute execution modes on different robotic system. A system includes an execution module that receives software instructions in a normalized programming language. The system also includes an interface having a translation layer that converts the software instructions from the normalized language into robot-specific instructions that operate in a particular robotic system. The system further includes a controller that is communicatively coupled to the interface, wherein the controller receives the robot-specific instructions. Moreover, the system includes a robotic device that is operatively controlled by the controller by execution of the robot-specific instructions.