Robotic Traversal Control Using Digital Twins to Avoid Resonance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Robotic devices with terrestrial locomotion can inadvertently create resonance with structures they traverse, potentially compromising their integrity.
Innovation Solution
A digital twin simulation is performed to predict resonance risks, and movement patterns of robotic entities are adjusted to avoid destructive resonance by modifying force and frequency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If robotic devices traverse structures with standard movement patterns, then productivity and operational efficiency are maintained, but resonance may occur compromising structural integrity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary identification of the structure's natural frequency before the robotic device begins traversal. A digital twin simulation is created and analyzed in advance to predict resonant conditions, allowing movement patterns to be pre-adjusted to avoid resonance while maintaining productivity during actual operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system modifies movement parameters such as speed, acceleration, and traversal pattern of the robotic device based on the identified natural frequency of the structure. By dynamically changing these parameters, the system avoids resonant frequencies that could compromise structural integrity while maintaining efficient operation
2Reliability
If movement patterns are adjusted to avoid resonant frequencies, then structural integrity is maintained, but operational efficiency and productivity may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By identifying natural frequencies and creating digital twin simulations before traversal begins, the system pre-determines safe movement patterns. This eliminates the need for real-time adjustments during operation, maintaining productivity while ensuring structural integrity is protected through advance planning
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces physical trial-and-error testing with digital twin simulations to identify resonant frequencies. This computational approach allows for optimal movement pattern determination without actual mechanical testing, maintaining operational efficiency while ensuring structural safety
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Prevents structural damage by ensuring robotic movements do not reach resonant frequencies, maintaining structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
determining resonance between a natural frequency of the structure and a movement pattern of each entity based on the digital twin simulation
Data Source
AI summary
According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for resonance avoidance is provided. The embodiment may include identifying one or more entities traversing a structure. The embodiment may also include identifying movement information and characteristic information for the one or more entities. The embodiment may further include performing a digital twin simulation of the structure based on the identified movement information and characteristic information. The embodiment may also include, in response to determining resonance between a natural frequency of the structure and a movement pattern of each entity based on the digital twin simulation, identifying one or more movement changes for each entity to eliminate resonance of the structure.