Robot Signal Conversion for Low-Cost Remote Manipulation
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Remote control robots have limited utilization in society, and there is a need to expand their application and increase opportunities for individuals, particularly the unemployed, to contribute using their skills in operating robots remotely.
Innovation Solution
An intermediation device and method that converts manipulation signals from a low-cost game controller into operating commands for industrial or service robots, allowing individuals to operate robots remotely through a network, thereby expanding their utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a sophisticated robot manipulation device is used, then the robot can be operated with high precision, but the cost and complexity increase making it unavailable for normal persons
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a signal conversion unit as an intermediary component that translates simple key input signals from a game controller into complex robot manipulation commands. This mediator enables the game controller to control the robot without requiring direct complex manipulation interfaces, thus resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and control precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the robot manipulation interface through software processing. The signal conversion unit generates simulated manipulation signals that replicate the function of a sophisticated manipulation device, allowing a simple game controller to achieve robot control capabilities equivalent to complex dedicated manipulation systems.
2Ease of operation
If a dedicated robot manipulation device is provided, then the robot can be controlled effectively, but the cost becomes prohibitively high for normal persons
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces expensive dedicated robot manipulation devices with inexpensive game controllers that are widely available. The signal conversion unit enables these low-cost controllers to effectively control robots, making robot operation accessible to normal persons without requiring costly specialized equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes game controllers, which are designed for gaming purposes, serve a dual function by enabling robot manipulation through signal conversion. This multi-functionality allows a single inexpensive device to serve both gaming and robot control purposes, eliminating the need for separate costly dedicated manipulation devices.
3Ease of manufacture
If simple key operation devices are used, then the cost is reduced, but the ability to perform complex robot operations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The signal conversion unit dynamically changes the parameters of control signals by translating simple key press events into complex multi-dimensional robot manipulation commands. This parameter transformation enables a simple key operation interface to control complex robot movements, effectively bridging the gap between input simplicity and operational versatility.
Data Source
AI summary
An intermediation device (2) constitutes a manipulation signal converting module in the intermediation device (2) or a manipulation terminal (3). When the manipulation signal converting module receives a plurality of manipulation signals respectively corresponding to a plurality of manipulation keys, the manipulation signal converting module converts the plurality of manipulation signals into a plurality of individual operating commands, and sends the plurality of individual operating commands to a robot (5).