Robot System Simulation Apparatus for Automated Layout Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current simulation methods for robot systems are cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring manual setup to replicate the layout and workpiece feeding methods of actual systems, making it difficult to accurately simulate and troubleshoot failures.
Innovation Solution
A simulation apparatus that includes a robot model arranging unit, configuration information storage, transport device arrangement position calculation, detection unit arrangement position calculation, workpiece feeding method determination, and parameter setting to create a virtual representation of the robot system, allowing for automatic setup and simulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual setup is performed to replicate the actual robot system layout and workpiece feeding method, then simulation accuracy is improved, but setup time and operational complexity increase enormously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the actual robot system by automatically generating a simulation model that replicates the layout, detection unit positions, and workpiece feeding methods. The simulation model includes a virtual robot, virtual transport device, and virtual detection units that mirror the actual system configuration, enabling accurate simulation without manual replication of each component
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by automatically importing layout data and configuration information before simulation begins. The system pre-processes robot system layout data, detection unit information, and workpiece feeding method data to establish the simulation environment in advance, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual setup during actual simulation operations
2Measurement precision
If manual setup is performed to replicate the actual robot system, then simulation fidelity is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The simulation system performs self-service by automatically generating the simulation model from imported layout data and configuration information. The system autonomously processes the data to create accurate representations of the robot system, detection units, and workpiece feeding methods without requiring manual configuration by operators, thereby maintaining high simulation fidelity while dramatically improving ease of operation
3Measurement precision
If the robot system is stopped for investigation and modification, then accuracy of failure analysis is improved, but productivity decreases due to extended downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the robot system that can be used for failure analysis and modification testing. Operators can investigate failures and test modifications in the simulation environment without affecting the actual robot system, maintaining both high analysis accuracy and system productivity by eliminating the need to stop production for troubleshooting
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AI summary
A simulation apparatus includes: a robot model arranging unit that arranges a robot model on a virtual space; a configuration information storage unit that stores configuration information of a robot system; a transport device arrangement position calculating unit that calculates a transport device arrangement position based on a follow-up operation reference coordinate system related to a follow-up operation of a robot, included in the configuration information; and a detection unit arrangement position calculating unit that calculates a detection unit arrangement position based on the follow-up operation reference coordinate system.