Virtual Robot Simulation Platform for Applicability and Life Prediction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in simulating robot operations without an actual robot in a manufacturing facility, and in selecting appropriate services for robots introduced into service areas, making it difficult to determine the applicability of robots during introduction and to perform error analysis and life predictions.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device capable of communicating with a first terminal, storing specification data for machine device operations, and executing applications to perform predetermined processing based on this data, allowing for easy consideration of various aspects related to machine devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If robot simulation is performed using existing technologies, then operation simulation can be displayed on a screen, but actual robot introduction into actual manufacturing facility is required which complicates the system and reduces ease of use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the robot system including robot, manufacturing facility, and peripheral devices. This virtual model allows simulation and analysis without requiring actual physical robot introduction, thereby simplifying the system while maintaining simulation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the user terminal and the virtual robot system. The server stores robot data, manages simulation computations, and provides analysis results, thereby decoupling the complexity from the user interface and enabling easy operation.
2Reliability
If robot is introduced into actual manufacturing facility for simulation, then operation simulation can be performed, but it becomes difficult to determine applicability before introduction and increases loss of time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables preliminary simulation and analysis to be performed using virtual robot models before actual robot introduction. Users can input robot specifications and facility data, perform simulations, and determine applicability in advance, eliminating the need for time-consuming physical setup and trial introductions.
3Loss of information
If comprehensive robot operation analysis is performed including error analysis and life prediction, then operational insights can be obtained, but actual robot operation data is required which increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of operational data through the robot model. Instead of requiring actual robot sensors and data collection systems, the virtual model generates simulated operational data including errors, usage patterns, and wear, enabling comprehensive analysis without physical data collection infrastructure.
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AI summary
An information processing device includes a storage unit that stores data and a processor. The information processing device is capable of communicating with a first terminal. The storage unit stores specification data related to an operation of a machine device that operates based on an operation program of the machine device and an application for performing predetermined processing related to the operation of the machine device based on the specification data. And, the processor executes the application based on an operation from the first terminal to perform the predetermined processing related to the machine device selected based on the operation from the first terminal.