Robotic Hand Massager Self-Service Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional massage techniques, such as visiting a masseuse, can be expensive and time-consuming, leaving room for more optimal approaches to achieve relaxation, pain relief, and improved circulation.

Innovation Solution

A massaging device with robotic hand implements that replicate human hands, allowing for customizable massage settings and movements, powered by both battery and electricity, enabling users to perform massages in the comfort of their own home.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional massage techniques (visiting a masseuse) are used, then relaxation and pain relief can be achieved, but it becomes expensive and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemassage therapy effectivenessVSAvoidtime required for massage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The robotic hand implement enables users to perform self-massage at home, eliminating the need to visit a masseuse. The device allows individuals to independently apply massage therapy to themselves, thereby saving time and money while maintaining consistent access to massage benefits.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The robotic hand implement replicates the manual massage techniques of a human masseuse through automated robotic fingers. By copying the therapeutic actions of professional massage, the device delivers reliable relaxation and pain relief effects without requiring human intervention, thus reducing time loss and cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Reliability

If traditional massage techniques (visiting a masseuse) are used, then relaxation and pain relief can be achieved, but it becomes expensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemassage therapy effectivenessVSAvoidcost of massage therapy

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

By enabling self-massage through the robotic hand implement, users eliminate the need to pay professional masseuses. The device performs therapeutic functions that were previously only available through expensive human services, making massage therapy cost-effective while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The robotic hand implement represents a cost-effective alternative to ongoing expensive professional massage services. While the device requires initial investment, it provides long-term economical access to reliable massage therapy compared to repeated payments to masseuses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Ease of operation

If robotic hand implements are used, then accessibility and cost-effectiveness improve, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility of massage therapyVSAvoidcomplexity of robotic hand implement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The robotic hand implement is designed to perform multiple massage functions and techniques through automated fingers, making it accessible to users who cannot visit massage therapists. Despite its complexity, it provides universal massage capabilities that improve accessibility to therapeutic benefits.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20230064229A1Relaxing, Massaging Hands

Publication Date: 2023.03.02 ROHANI SAYED H

AI summary

The innovation is a replica of hands to massage and bring comfort and relaxation; and largely replace the need for a masseuse or masseur. Features are incorporated into the innovation include being strong, agile, and light.