18368578. REMOTE OPERATION METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE, AND REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)

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REMOTE OPERATION METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE, AND REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM

Organization Name

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Itoshi Naramura of Wako-shi (JP)

REMOTE OPERATION METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE, AND REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18368578 titled 'REMOTE OPERATION METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE, AND REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a remote operation method for a robot that involves converting operator input into joint angle commands, acquiring actual visual information of the robot's surroundings, generating virtual visual information for the operator, and projecting this information onto a screen.

  • Conversion of operator input to joint angle commands
  • Acquisition of actual visual information of the robot's surroundings
  • Generation of virtual visual information for the operator
  • Projection of virtual and actual visual information onto a screen

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment where remote operation of robots is necessary.

Problems Solved

This method allows for more intuitive and efficient remote operation of robots by providing operators with a clear visual representation of the robot's surroundings.

Benefits

- Improved operator control and understanding of the robot's movements - Enhanced safety and accuracy in remote robot operation - Increased efficiency and productivity in various industries

Potential Commercial Applications

  • Enhancing Remote Operation Efficiency with Visual Feedback*

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to remote operation methods for robots, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does this method compare to traditional methods of remote robot operation?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this method and traditional remote operation techniques.

What specific industries or applications could benefit the most from this technology?

The abstract mentions a few general industries, but more specific examples could provide a clearer picture of the potential impact of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A remote operation method of a robot includes: a conversion step of converting an operation input to a joint angle command value of the robot when an operator performs an operation; an acquisition step of acquiring actual visual information of a space in which the robot is present; a generation step of generating virtual visual information of an arbitrary viewpoint in the space in which the robot is present for the operator using a three-dimensional representation; and a projection step of projecting the virtual visual information to a screen viewed by the operator when the actual visual information is not newly acquired and projecting a mixed image in which an image based on the newly acquired actual visual information is combined with the virtual visual information when the actual visual information is newly acquired.