18176937. Robot Collaboration via Cloud Server simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)
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Robot Collaboration via Cloud Server
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Inventor(s)
Rainer Hessmer of Los Gatos CA (US)
Nikhil J. Joshi of Fremont CA (US)
Daniel Lam of Mountain View CA (US)
Pavel Vodenski of San Carlos CA (US)
Robot Collaboration via Cloud Server - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18176937 titled 'Robot Collaboration via Cloud Server
The abstract describes a method involving a robotic device that has been elected as a leader by other robotic devices and is tasked with assigning new tasks to additional robotic devices based on their active status.
- Robotic device elected as leader by majority vote of other robotic devices
- New tasks stored remotely and assigned based on active status of additional robotic devices
- List of robotic devices includes identifiers and heartbeats for monitoring activity
- New tasks associated with specific robotic devices in the list to ensure completion
Potential Applications: - Automated task assignment in robotic systems - Efficient delegation of responsibilities in robotic networks
Problems Solved: - Streamlining task allocation in a network of robotic devices - Ensuring tasks are completed by active and available devices
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in task management - Optimal utilization of robotic resources
Commercial Applications: Title: "Robotic Task Management System" This technology could be applied in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare where robotic systems are used for various tasks. The system can help optimize workflow and increase productivity by effectively assigning tasks to available robotic devices.
Questions about Robotic Task Management System: 1. How does the system ensure that tasks are completed efficiently by the assigned robotic devices? - The system monitors the activity status of each robotic device through their heartbeat signals and assigns tasks to active devices to ensure timely completion.
2. What are the potential implications of this technology in industries that heavily rely on robotic systems? - Industries such as manufacturing and logistics can benefit from improved task management and resource allocation, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method includes receiving, by a robotic device, an indication that the robotic device was elected to be a leader robotic device by a plurality of robotic devices and receiving an indication of a new task in a remotely stored list of tasks. The method further includes determining, based on a remotely stored list of robotic devices, an additional robotic device to assign the new task. The remotely stored list of robotic devices comprises an entry for each respective robotic device of the plurality of robotic devices associating the respective robotic device with an identifier and a heartbeat. The method additionally includes assigning the new task to the additional robotic device based on the additional robotic device having an active heartbeat. Assigning the new task to the additional robotic device comprises associating the new task with the additional robotic device in the remotely stored list of tasks to cause the additional robotic device to carry out the new task.
