18568965. MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR MANAGING ROBOT OPERATION PROGRAM, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND METHOD simplified abstract (FANUC CORPORATION)
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MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR MANAGING ROBOT OPERATION PROGRAM, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND METHOD
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Shinji Kurihara of Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi (JP)
MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR MANAGING ROBOT OPERATION PROGRAM, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18568965 titled 'MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR MANAGING ROBOT OPERATION PROGRAM, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND METHOD
The management device described in the abstract is designed to oversee modifications made to an operation program used to operate a robot.
- Data acquisition unit gathers modification information and execution information related to the operation program and robot operation.
- Input receiving unit allows for authorization of the modification information.
- Authorization determination unit checks if the modification information has been authorized when the operation program is executed.
- Process execution unit triggers an accident prevention process if unauthorized modifications are detected during program execution.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Monitoring and authorization of modifications to operation programs in real-time.
- Automated accident prevention process triggered by unauthorized modifications.
- Enhanced security and control over robot operation through authorization checks.
- Potential Applications:**
- Industrial automation systems.
- Robotics manufacturing processes.
- Autonomous vehicles.
- Problems Solved:**
- Unauthorized modifications to operation programs leading to safety risks.
- Lack of oversight and control over changes made to critical software.
- Benefits:**
- Improved safety and security in robot operation.
- Prevention of accidents caused by unauthorized modifications.
- Enhanced efficiency in managing operation program changes.
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: Real-time Modification Authorization System for Robot Operation
This technology can be utilized in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare to ensure the safe and efficient operation of robots. The market implications include increased productivity, reduced downtime due to accidents, and improved regulatory compliance.
- Questions about Real-time Modification Authorization System for Robot Operation:**
1. How does the management device ensure the authorization of modifications in real-time? 2. What are the potential risks of unauthorized modifications to operation programs in robot operation?
Original Abstract Submitted
A management device includes: a data acquisition unit for acquiring modification information indicating a modification that has been applied to an operation program, and execution information indicating that the operation program has been executed in order to operate a robot; an input receiving unit for receiving an input for authorizing the modification information acquired by the data acquisition unit; an authorization determination unit for determining, when the data acquisition unit has acquired the execution information, whether the modification information for the operation program being executed has been authorized; and a process execution unit for executing a predetermined accident prevention process if the authorization determination unit has determined that the modification information has not been authorized.
