Wireless Dual-Robot Handling for Precise Object Loading

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing autonomous driving robots face limitations in efficiently handling objects, leading to potential accidents, manual workload accumulation, and deviations from predetermined positions, which result in decreased workability and functional anomalies.

Innovation Solution

A driving system comprising a driving apparatus and an auxiliary driving apparatus interconnected via wireless communication, enabling comprehensive handling operations, including three-dimensional movements and proactive management to ensure accurate and safe object acquisition and loading.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual handling of target objects is performed, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but personal injuries and product damage may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehandling flexibilityVSAvoidpersonal injury and product damage risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical handling with an automated driving apparatus equipped with sensors, processors, and actuators. The system uses optical fields (cameras, sensors) and electromagnetic fields (communication signals) to detect, process, and execute handling operations, eliminating direct human contact with heavy or hazardous objects while maintaining adaptability through software-controlled decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The driving apparatus serves as an intermediary between human operators and target objects. It includes a protective interface that mediates the interaction, allowing humans to control and monitor operations remotely without direct exposure to harmful factors, while the apparatus handles objects safely through automated control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If autonomous driving robots are used for loading and transporting objects, then transportation efficiency is improved, but object handling capability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransportation efficiencyVSAvoidobject handling capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The driving apparatus is designed with multi-functional capabilities, integrating both transportation functions (navigation, movement along driving path) and handling functions (acquisition, loading, positioning of objects). The handling part includes multiple actuators and grippers that can adapt to different object types, enabling the single apparatus to perform diverse operations without requiring separate specialized robots.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus employs dynamic control systems that can adjust handling methods based on real-time object characteristics. The processing unit analyzes sensor data to dynamically modify gripper force, positioning accuracy, and handling techniques, allowing the system to adapt to various object weights, shapes, and fragilities while maintaining efficient transportation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If multiple robots are integrated for comprehensive operation, then object handling accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject positioning accuracyVSAvoidsystem integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple functional components into a single integrated driving apparatus. The navigation system, handling mechanisms, sensors, and control units are combined into one coordinated system rather than separate robots. This integration reduces the number of independent systems that need to be synchronized, simplifying communication protocols and control architecture while maintaining high positioning accuracy through unified real-time control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12474711B2Driving apparatus and operating method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.11.18 SYSTEM ENGINEERING MEGA SOLUTION CO LTD
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AI summary

A driving system is provided. The driving system includes: a driving apparatus performing a handling operation for handling a target object; and an auxiliary driving apparatus performing an auxiliary handling operation that assists the handling operation of the driving apparatus, wherein the driving apparatus and the auxiliary driving apparatus are interlinked using a wireless communication method to operate for the transportation and loading of the target object.