Robot Arm Pilot Head Interface for Faster Task Programming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current robot programming methods are time-consuming and inconvenient for operators, requiring extensive manual input and external devices.
Innovation Solution
A robot system with a pilot head and integrated input device featuring a key panel, D-Pad short-stroke button, and handle, allowing operators to program tasks using a graphical user interface and predefined operations with minimal external devices, enabling one-handed operation and feedback mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If online programming is performed using direct teach-in programming or external handheld programming devices, then the robot can be programmed, but the programming process becomes time-consuming and inconvenient for the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the programming interface directly into the pilot head, merging the input device with the robot's control structure. This integration eliminates the need for separate external programming devices and allows the operator to program the robot while observing the effector position directly, significantly reducing programming time and improving convenience
Solution Approach 2:
The pilot head serves as an intermediary device between the operator and the robot's control system. By positioning the input device on the pilot head itself, it acts as a mediator that provides direct control and feedback during programming operations, eliminating the time loss associated with external programming devices
2Ease of operation
If external input devices and display devices are used for programming, then programming functionality is provided, but the system complexity increases and operation becomes less intuitive
Solution Approach 1:
The pilot head is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as the robot's end effector mounting structure and as an integrated programming interface. This universal design eliminates the need for separate external input devices, reducing system complexity while maintaining intuitive operation through direct control at the robot's working end
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple functions into the pilot head structure: it combines the mechanical function of holding effectors with the control function of providing an integrated programming interface. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall system architecture
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AI summary
The invention relates to a robot system comprising at least one robot arm and a control unit which is designed such that it can pre-set at least one pre-defined operation that can be carried out by the robot system. The robot system also comprises a display device and at least one input device applied to the robot arm, which is designed such that the sequence of operations of the robot system can be set and/or the pre-defined operations of the robot system can be parameterised by means of the input device, and which is also designed such that it allows the user to control, on a graphic user interface, represented by the control unit on the display device, the setting of the pre-defined operations of the robot system, the setting of the sequence of operations and/or the parameterisation of the pre-defined operations for the robot system.