Robotic Pack Adjustment for Deformed Container Walls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Robotic systems lack the sophistication to duplicate human sensitivity and adaptability for executing complex tasks, particularly in packing objects within containers, due to limitations in granularity of control and flexibility, as well as the inability to account for real-world deviations and uncertainties.
Innovation Solution
A robotic system with dynamic pack adjustment mechanisms that uses discretized models to derive packing plans, accounting for object and container geometries, and dynamically adjusts these plans to accommodate unexpected conditions such as deformed or misaligned container walls, by calculating separation distances and updating motion plans in real-time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If traditional robotic systems are used for packing tasks, then automation is achieved, but flexibility and adaptability to real-world deviations are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system implements dynamic packing plan adjustment by continuously monitoring container wall positions and object placements, then recalculating separation distances and motion plans in real-time to adapt to deviations from the predetermined plan
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses sensor feedback to detect actual container wall positions and object placements, compares them against the predetermined packing plan, and automatically adjusts subsequent packing operations to compensate for detected deviations
2Manufacturing precision
If precise control is implemented for object placement, then packing precision is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The packing system divides the container space into discrete zones with calculated separation distances, allowing precise object placement through modular positioning rather than continuous complex control
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-calculates separation distances and motion plans before execution, enabling precise placement without requiring complex real-time adjustments during the packing operation
3Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic adjustment mechanisms are added to account for real-world deviations, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system adjusts packing parameters such as separation distances and motion trajectories based on detected container wall positions, enabling adaptability through parameter modification rather than complex mechanical adjustments
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AI summary
A system and method for operating a robotic system to place objects into containers that have support walls is disclosed. The robotic system may detect an unexpected condition associated with a container during or before a real-time operation. Accordingly, the robotic system may dynamically adjust an existing packing plan based on detecting the unexpected condition.