18737086. OFFLINE TEACHING DEVICE simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
OFFLINE TEACHING DEVICE
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Yoshiyuki Okazaki of Shiga (JP)
OFFLINE TEACHING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18737086 titled 'OFFLINE TEACHING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes an offline teaching device that assists in teaching a robot to scan a three-dimensional region of a workpiece using a sensor. The device generates an assistance screen image with the weld line and the three-dimensional region in a virtual space, allowing for the creation of a teaching program based on operator input.
- The device includes an input unit for operator input.
- An acquisition unit acquires position information of the weld line and the scan range of the sensor.
- A generation unit creates a three-dimensional region for scanning based on the acquired position information.
- A control unit generates an assistance screen image with the weld line and the three-dimensional region and creates a teaching program for the robot based on operator input.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of operator input for teaching a robot to scan a workpiece.
- Generation of a three-dimensional region for scanning based on position information.
- Creation of an assistance screen image with virtual representations of the weld line and the scanning region.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction for teaching robots to scan and analyze workpieces accurately.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently teaching robots to scan complex three-dimensional regions of workpieces.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in scanning workpieces.
- Enhanced efficiency in robot programming and operation.
- Reduction in human error during the teaching process.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include robotic welding, quality control inspection, and automated assembly processes in various industries.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on offline teaching devices for robotic systems and automated scanning technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in offline teaching devices for robots, sensor technology for scanning workpieces, and virtual reality integration for robot programming.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of teaching robots to scan workpieces? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this offline teaching device in industrial settings?
Original Abstract Submitted
This offline teaching device includes an input unit capable of receiving an operator operation; an acquisition unit that acquires position information pertaining to a weld line of a workpiece and the scan range of a sensor for scanning the external shape of the workpiece; a generation unit that generates a three-dimensional region to be scanned by the sensor on the basis of the position information pertaining to the weld line and the scan range; and a control unit that generates and outputs an assistance screen image in which the weld line and the three-dimensional region are disposed in a virtual space, and that creates and outputs, on the basis of the operator operation, a teaching program for causing a robot that drives the sensor to scan the three-dimensional region shown in the assistance screen image.