Conveyance Robot Selection Based on Load Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
In conveyance systems with multiple robots, there is a need to select the most appropriate robot based on the stability of the conveyed object to ensure efficient delivery, as existing systems lack a method to dynamically assess and respond to the stability of objects being transported.
Innovation Solution
A conveyance system comprising multiple robots, a robot information storage unit, a stability information acquisition unit, and a selection unit that acquires and compares stability information to select the most suitable robot for conveying objects, using user input, image data comparison, or robot feature information to determine the best robot for the task.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple conveyance robots are deployed in the system, then the productivity and versatility of the conveyance system are improved, but the complexity of selecting the appropriate robot for each conveyed object increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by acquiring stability information about the conveyed object and using it to select the appropriate conveyance robot. The stability information acquisition unit collects data about the object's stability, and the selection unit uses this feedback to determine which robot is best suited for the task, ensuring optimal matching between robot capabilities and object characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its robot selection based on the stability characteristics of the conveyed object. Rather than using a fixed assignment rule, the system adjusts its decision-making process in real-time by evaluating the stability information and selecting the most appropriate robot from the plurality of available robots, making the system flexible and adaptive to different conveying scenarios.
2Ease of operation
If the system acquires stability information through user input, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability may be reduced due to potential user error
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses an intermediary approach by providing a user interface that mediates between the user and the robot selection process. The user inputs stability information through the interface, which then serves as an intermediary data source for the selection unit to process and translate into appropriate robot selection, making the system both user-friendly and systematically rigorous.
3Measurement precision
If the system uses image data comparison to acquire stability information, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual or mechanical stability assessment methods with optical and computational approaches. By using image data captured by imaging devices and comparing it against reference image data, the system substitutes physical stability measurement with visual analysis and image processing algorithms, achieving higher precision while reducing the need for complex mechanical sensing equipment.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the selection unit considers multiple robot features including raising/lowering mechanism capabilities, then the adaptability of the system is improved, but the complexity of the selection process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The selection process is segmented into distinct evaluation dimensions, with the selection unit considering multiple independent features such as raising/lowering mechanism capabilities, speed characteristics, and stability performance. By dividing the selection criteria into separable segments, the system can systematically evaluate each feature independently and integrate the results to make a comprehensive robot selection decision.
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AI summary
A conveyance system includes a plurality of conveyance robots, a storage unit, a stability information acquisition unit, a selection unit, and a system controller, which serves as a controller. The plurality of conveyance robots convey a wagon that accommodates a conveyed object. The storage unit stores robot information regarding features that the plurality of respective conveyance robots include. The stability information acquisition unit acquires stability information regarding stability when the conveyed object is conveyed. The selection unit selects one of the plurality of conveyance robots based on the robot information and the stability information that have been acquired. The system controller instructs the one conveyance robot that has been selected to convey the conveyed object.