Robot Teach Data Association for Synchronized Peripheral Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for teaching robot arms and peripheral apparatuses in manufacturing systems are time-consuming and complex, requiring separate data entry for each component.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that accepts the registration of first and second teach data, associating them to simplify the teaching process for robot arms and peripheral apparatuses, allowing for synchronized operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If separate data entry for each component is performed, then individual component teaching is achieved, but teaching time and process complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the teaching processes of the robot arm and peripheral apparatus into a single integrated operation. The teaching apparatus simultaneously acquires teach data for both the robot arm and the peripheral apparatus during one teaching cycle, eliminating the need for separate data entry for each component while maintaining data accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary setup by establishing association between the robot arm and peripheral apparatus before actual teaching begins. This pre-association allows the teaching apparatus to automatically link teach data from sensors to the correct components during the teaching process, streamlining data acquisition without sacrificing precision.
2Measurement precision
If separate data entry for each component is performed, then individual component teaching is achieved, but process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple teaching operations into a unified process. The teaching apparatus integrates the teaching of the robot arm and peripheral apparatus into a single coordinated operation, reducing the number of separate steps and interfaces the operator must manage while maintaining data accuracy through systematic data association.
Solution Approach 2:
The teaching apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to handle both robot arm and peripheral apparatus teaching through a single interface. This universal teaching system can acquire, process, and associate teach data for multiple components simultaneously, simplifying the overall teaching process while preserving measurement precision.
3Productivity
If simultaneous registration of teach data is implemented, then teaching efficiency improves, but data association complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The teaching apparatus incorporates feedback mechanisms that automatically track and associate teach data with the correct components during simultaneous registration. Sensors detect the state of both the robot arm and peripheral apparatus, and the system uses this feedback to correctly link teach data without requiring complex manual association procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically managing the association between teach data and components during simultaneous teaching. The teaching apparatus autonomously correlates data from multiple sources based on temporal and spatial relationships, eliminating the need for complex external coordination while maintaining high teaching efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes an information processing portion. The information processing portion is configured to accept registration of first teach data and second teach data such that the first teach data and the second teach data are associated with each other. The first teach data is related to a robot arm. The second teach data is related to a peripheral apparatus disposed around the robot arm.