Autonomous multi-tasking modular robotic system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotic systems are limited by the need for multiple specialized devices to perform various tasks, as they lack a universal connection interface that can efficiently and aesthetically integrate multiple modular attachments, making it difficult to design robots that can autonomously perform multiple tasks of varying complexity.
Innovation Solution
A universal connection interface system that allows a main robot to securely attach and detach various modular attachments using a single interface, enabling the robot to perform multiple tasks by providing both electrical and mechanical connections, and incorporating a control module with adaptive capabilities for navigation and task execution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized robotic devices are used to perform various tasks, then task versatility is improved, but device complexity and resource costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal connection interface that allows a single robotic device to attach to multiple different modular attachments, enabling one robot to perform diverse tasks such as cleaning, yard maintenance, and inventory management without requiring multiple specialized devices
Solution Approach 2:
The system divides functionality into separate modular attachments that can be independently designed and manufactured, then combined with a universal robotic platform through the standardized connection interface, allowing task versatility without increasing core device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different connection interfaces are provided on the robot chassis to accommodate various modular attachments, then adaptability is improved, but ease of manufacture and aesthetic appearance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a single universal connection interface design that can accommodate multiple types of modular attachments, eliminating the need to manufacture and integrate multiple different connection interfaces on the robot chassis while maintaining full compatibility with various attachments
3Device complexity
If a single universal connection interface is used to attach multiple modular attachments, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to provide different inputs to different modules may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The universal connection interface acts as an intermediary between the single robotic platform and diverse modular attachments, providing electrical and mechanical connections that translate between the universal interface and the specific requirements of different attachments, thereby maintaining input compatibility without increasing interface complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The universal connection interface is designed with multi-functional capabilities to handle different electrical signals, mechanical couplings, and data communications required by various modular attachments, allowing a single interface design to support diverse attachment inputs
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for a universal connection interface between a robot and a plurality of modular attachments are disclosed. The connection interface includes a data connection and a dynamic amplifier configured to adjust output of at least one electromechanically coupled mechanical output; and a processor configured to control gain of the dynamic amplifier.