Velocity-Based Contact Members for Adaptive Object Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in efficiently manipulating objects due to the need for vast amounts of training data to adapt to different objects and varying conditions, making it difficult to scale and maintain accurate object detection and interaction.
Innovation Solution
A contact system with a plurality of contact members and a contact base, utilizing sensors to measure relative velocity between the system and the object, applies a force profile based on this velocity to determine and maintain capture, eliminating the need for complex sensors and training data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional object manipulation systems use complex sensors and vast training data to detect and manipulate objects, then object detection accuracy and manipulation precision are improved, but device complexity and data requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates complex sensors and vast training data requirements from traditional object manipulation systems. Instead of using multiple complex sensors, the invention uses a simplified contact system with contact members that directly interact with objects, removing unnecessary complexity while maintaining manipulation accuracy through force profile control based on relative velocity measurements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex sensor-based detection systems with a mechanical contact system that uses contact members to physically interact with objects. The system substitutes sophisticated sensor arrays and machine learning models with a simpler mechanical approach that measures relative velocity and applies force profiles, achieving accurate object manipulation without complex electronic sensors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional systems use vast amounts of training data to adapt to different objects and conditions, then adaptability to varying conditions is improved, but loss of time for data collection and processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the contact system to adapt to different objects and conditions through self-service mechanisms. The system automatically adjusts force profiles based on real-time relative velocity measurements between contact members and objects, eliminating the need for external training data collection and processing. The system learns and adapts on-the-fly through direct physical interaction and velocity-based feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining force profile parameters that can be dynamically adjusted based on relative velocity. Instead of requiring extensive training data before operation, the system has pre-configured force profiles ready to be applied and modified in real-time based on measured velocity, enabling immediate adaptability without time-consuming data processing.
3Manufacturing precision
If contact systems apply force based on complex object characteristics detected by multiple sensors, then manipulation precision is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves manipulation precision by dynamically changing force profile parameters based on relative velocity measurements. Instead of using multiple sensors to detect complex object characteristics, the system modifies force application parameters (magnitude, direction, duration) in response to velocity changes, maintaining precision while minimizing energy consumption through a single velocity measurement approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the force profile adaptive and variable based on real-time relative velocity. The contact system dynamically adjusts force characteristics during interaction rather than using fixed pre-programmed forces, enabling precise manipulation of diverse objects with minimal energy expenditure through velocity-based feedback control.
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AI summary
In some examples, a plurality of contact members is connected to a contact base of an electronic device. The contact base and the plurality of contact members form a contact system. At least one sensor is configured to capture object data corresponding to at least one object. A relative velocity between the contact system and the object is determined based on the object data. The contact system is configured to apply a force profile to the object based on the relative velocity.