18273164. CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18273164 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The control device described in the abstract is designed to control the movement of robots based on their positions and past movements. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The communication unit receives current position and restriction-related information from a second robot.
- The restriction condition calculation unit calculates possible movement conditions based on the received information.
- The control unit then controls the position of the first robot to satisfy the identified restriction condition.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields such as industrial automation, warehouse management, and collaborative robotics.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient coordination between multiple robots. 2. Avoidance of collisions and conflicts in robot movements.
Benefits
1. Improved safety in robot operations. 2. Enhanced efficiency in task completion. 3. Optimal resource utilization.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized robot control systems for manufacturing facilities.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of sensor-based systems to control robot movements in industrial settings.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control device handle dynamic obstacles in the robot's path?
The abstract does not mention how the control device deals with unexpected obstacles that may obstruct the robot's movement.
What is the scalability of this technology for controlling a large number of robots simultaneously?
The abstract does not provide information on how the control device can efficiently manage a high volume of robots operating in the same environment.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device includes a communication unit, a restriction condition calculation unit, and a control unit. The communication unit receives, from a second robot, a current position of the second robot, and restriction-related information used for controlling the second robot based on positions of a first robot and the second robot at past times. The restriction condition calculation unit calculates restriction condition candidates indicating conditions of a range in which movement is possible, based on the current position and the restriction-related information received from the second robot. The restriction condition calculation unit also identifies a restriction condition having the most recent time among the calculated restriction condition candidates. The control unit controls the position of the first robot so as to move in a manner satisfying the restriction condition identified by the restriction condition calculation unit.
