18037241. ASSISTANCE CONTROL DEVICE, ASSISTANCE DEVICE, ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ASSISTANCE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 ASSISTANCE CONTROL DEVICE, ASSISTANCE DEVICE, ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ASSISTANCE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ASSISTANCE CONTROL DEVICE, ASSISTANCE DEVICE, ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ASSISTANCE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
ASSISTANCE CONTROL DEVICE, ASSISTANCE DEVICE, ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ASSISTANCE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ASSISTANCE CONTROL DEVICE, ASSISTANCE DEVICE, ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ASSISTANCE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18037241 titled 'ASSISTANCE CONTROL DEVICE, ASSISTANCE DEVICE, ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM, ASSISTANCE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a control device that assists in managing tasks for multiple robots. It includes an assistance request acquisition means that acquires information about assistance requests for tasks to be executed by a robot. The selection means then selects a task to be assisted based on the assistance request information and work information about the robots.
- The control device assists in managing tasks for multiple robots.
- It acquires information about assistance requests for tasks to be executed by a robot.
- It selects a task to be assisted based on the assistance request information and work information about the robots.
Potential Applications
- Industrial automation: This technology can be used in manufacturing facilities where multiple robots are involved in different tasks, allowing for efficient task management and assistance.
- Healthcare: It can be applied in medical settings where robots are used for various tasks, such as patient care or logistics, ensuring timely assistance and coordination.
- Logistics and warehousing: This technology can optimize the workflow of robots in warehouses, ensuring efficient task allocation and assistance.
Problems Solved
- Task management: The control device solves the problem of efficiently managing tasks for multiple robots by acquiring assistance request information and selecting tasks to be assisted.
- Coordination: It addresses the challenge of coordinating multiple robots by considering both assistance request information and work information to select the most suitable task for assistance.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency: The control device optimizes task allocation and assistance, leading to increased productivity and reduced downtime.
- Enhanced coordination: It enables better coordination among multiple robots, ensuring smooth workflow and minimizing conflicts.
- Timely assistance: The technology ensures that assistance is provided promptly based on the assistance request information, improving overall task execution.
Original Abstract Submitted
An assistance control device X mainly includes an assistance request acquisition means X and a selection means X. The assistance request acquisition means X is configured to acquire assistance request information for requesting assistance, by external input, regarding a task to be executed by a robot. The selection means X is configured, if the assistance request information for plural tasks to be executed by plural robot is acquired, to select a task to be subjected to the assistance based on the assistance request information and work information regarding the plural robots.
