Robot Operator Feedback for Real-Work Skill Improvement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional operator training devices for robots are limited in improving manipulation capabilities beyond expert levels, as they primarily focus on simulation rather than actual work, and lack mechanisms to motivate operators to enhance their skills through real-world tasks.
Innovation Solution
A robot system comprising a robot body, a controlling module, a manipulator, a motivation information acquiring module, and a presenter, which motivates operators to increase work amount or speed by providing feedback on their performance, allowing them to demonstrate their skills through actual work.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If an operator training device is used to evaluate manipulation capability, then the operator's current skill level can be assessed, but the operator's manipulation capability cannot be improved beyond the assumed expert level
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a dedicated training device that simulates work conditions, the patent inverts the approach by using the actual robot system itself as the training platform. The robot body performs real work while the operator manipulates it, allowing skill improvement through actual work experience rather than simulated training scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where motivation information about work amount and work speed is presented to the operator in real-time. This feedback loop allows the operator to see the direct impact of their manipulation skills on productivity metrics, motivating continuous improvement beyond static expert levels.
2Measurement precision
If a dedicated training device is used for operator training, then manipulation capability can be evaluated, but the device cannot perform actual work
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the robot system multi-functional by enabling it to simultaneously serve as both a production tool and a training device. The robot body performs actual work while also providing a platform for operator skill development, eliminating the need for separate dedicated training equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of the robot body, manipulator, and training system into a unified integrated system. The robot controlling module coordinates both the work execution and the skill evaluation functions, combining what were previously separate systems into one cohesive platform.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the robot system provides motivation information to increase work amount or speed, then operator manipulation capability is improved through actual work, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The robot system provides its own motivation information to the operator without requiring external training equipment or complex additional systems. The work acquiring module and motivation information presenter use the robot's existing operational data to generate motivational feedback, allowing the system to serve its own training function.
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AI summary
A robot system includes a robot body configured to perform a work, a robot controlling module configured to control operation of the robot body according to an operator command, a manipulator configured to send the operator command to the robot controlling module according to manipulation by an operator, a motivation information acquiring module configured to acquire motivation information for motivating the operator so that the operator increases an amount of work or a speed of work of the robot body, and a motivation information presenter configured to present to the operator the motivation information acquired by the motivation information acquiring module.