Transparent Display for Robot Operator Focus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators of robotic manipulators often lose focus during the set-up process as they need to manually interact with the robot, monitor data, and enter commands using a hand-held module, which diverts attention from the robot's operation.
Innovation Solution
A system featuring a substantially transparent display that allows operators to view the robot and associated data/graphical information, enabling them to control the robot without losing focus, using a touch screen or wearable devices like glasses or contact lenses with a control/communications module, and cameras to detect the operator's gaze for intuitive command entry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the operator uses a hand-held command and display module to control the robot, then the operator can enter commands and monitor data, but the operator loses focus on the robot's operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the command entry interface and data display with the robot's visual field by implementing a transparent display that overlays control information directly onto the robot's structure. This merging allows the operator to simultaneously view the robot and interact with control elements, eliminating the need to shift attention between separate devices and maintaining continuous focus on the robot's operation.
2Ease of operation
If the operator closely interacts with the robotic manipulator using a hand-held module, then the operator can control the robot, but the operator must divert attention from the robot
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to the control interface by projecting it onto a transparent surface that occupies the same physical space as the robot. This dimensional integration allows the control interface to exist in parallel with the robot without requiring the operator to physically move or shift focus to a separate location, thereby eliminating time loss from attention switching.
3Loss of information
If the operator uses a hand-held display module to monitor data, then the operator can access information, but the operator cannot simultaneously view the robot and data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes optical properties of transparent materials to allow simultaneous transmission of visual information. The transparent display enables the robot to be viewed through the display medium while data and commands are overlaid on the same visual field, allowing the operator to access information and view the robot concurrently without visual obstruction.
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AI summary
A system for operation of a robot including a substantially transparent display configured such that an operator can see a portion of the robot and data and/or graphical information associated with the operation of a robot. Preferably, a controller in communication with the robot and the transparent display is configured to allow the operator to control the operation of the robot.