18429595. ROBOT CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROBOT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED)

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ROBOT CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROBOT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor(s)

Cheng Zhou of Shenzhen (CN)

Yu Zheng of Shenzhen (CN)

ROBOT CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROBOT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18429595 titled 'ROBOT CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, ROBOT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The robot control method described in the abstract involves controlling the end effector of a robot to collide with a target object, then rotate to adjust the object to a desired position before picking it up. The end effector remains in motion throughout the entire process.

  • The end effector of the robot collides with the target object during movement towards it.
  • The end effector then rotates to adjust the target object to a specific pose.
  • Once adjusted, the end effector picks up the target object while still in motion.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in industries such as manufacturing, warehouse automation, and logistics where robots are required to pick up and manipulate objects.

Problems Solved

This method solves the problem of efficiently and accurately picking up objects by allowing the end effector to adjust the object's position before picking it up, reducing the chances of dropping or mishandling the object.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include increased efficiency in object manipulation, improved accuracy in picking up objects, and reduced risk of damage to the objects being handled.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology could be in automated assembly lines where robots are used to pick up and place components during the manufacturing process.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be robotic arms with end effectors that are capable of picking up objects, but may not have the ability to adjust the object's position before picking it up.

Unanswered Questions

How does this method compare to traditional robotic pick and place systems?

This method allows for more precise manipulation of objects compared to traditional pick and place systems by adjusting the object's position before picking it up.

What are the limitations of this robot control method?

One limitation of this method could be the complexity of programming the robot to accurately adjust the object's position before picking it up.


Original Abstract Submitted

A robot control method includes: controlling an end effector of the robot to collide with a target object in a process of the end effector moving to the target object; controlling the end effector to rotate relative to the target object, to adjust the target object to a target pose corresponding to a pick-up action; and controlling the end effector to pick up the target object after the target object is adjusted to the target pose; wherein the end effector is in motion during an entire phase from the end effector colliding with the target object to picking up the target object.