17983438. CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kunihiro Iwamoto of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Yuta Itozawa of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Hirotaka Komura of Setagaya-ku Tokyo-to (JP)
CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17983438 titled 'CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control system for controlling the movement of a carriage that houses a load. The system includes a determination unit that determines whether an autonomous mobile robot is planning to move towards the carriage while the load is raised to a certain height by a placement part. If the robot is planning to move towards the carriage in this state, a carriage control unit controls the carriage to move towards the robot.
- The control system is designed for a carriage that houses a load and an autonomous mobile robot with a changeable height placement part.
- The determination unit analyzes whether the robot intends to move towards the carriage when the load is raised to a predetermined height or higher.
- The carriage control unit takes action to move the carriage towards the robot if it is determined that the robot is planning to move towards the carriage in the raised load state.
Potential Applications
- Warehousing and logistics: The control system can be used in warehouses or distribution centers to automate the movement of carriages and loads, improving efficiency and reducing manual labor.
- Manufacturing: The system can be implemented in manufacturing facilities to automate the transportation of materials or products between different workstations.
- Healthcare: The control system can be utilized in hospitals or healthcare facilities to automate the movement of medical supplies or equipment.
Problems Solved
- Manual coordination: The control system eliminates the need for manual coordination between the carriage and the autonomous mobile robot, streamlining the movement process.
- Efficiency: By automatically moving the carriage towards the robot when the load is raised, the system optimizes the workflow and reduces unnecessary waiting time.
- Safety: The system ensures that the carriage is in the appropriate position to receive the load from the robot, minimizing the risk of accidents or damage.
Benefits
- Increased productivity: The automation provided by the control system improves overall productivity by reducing manual intervention and optimizing the movement of carriages and loads.
- Time savings: The system eliminates the need for manual coordination and waiting time, resulting in faster and more efficient operations.
- Enhanced safety: By controlling the movement of the carriage based on the robot's intentions, the system enhances safety by ensuring proper alignment and reducing the risk of collisions or accidents.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control system for controlling a movement of a carriage in which a load is housed includes a determination unit configured to determine whether or not an autonomous mobile robot is planned to move toward the carriage in a state in which the load is raised to a predetermined height or higher by a placement part, the autonomous mobile robot including the placement part having a changeable height and being configured to house the load placed on the placement part in the carriage, and a carriage control unit configured to control the carriage so that the carriage moves toward the autonomous mobile robot when it is determined that the autonomous mobile robot is planned to move toward the carriage in a state in which the load is raised to the predetermined height or higher by the placement part.
