Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240181630). CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTINUUM ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME simplified abstract

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CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTINUUM ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

KIYOSHI Takagi of Tokyo (JP)

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTINUUM ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240181630 titled 'CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTINUUM ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME

Simplified Explanation

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a control system for a wire drive unit that includes a kinematics computing unit, low back-drivability drive control unit, high back-drivability drive control unit, and a switching control unit.

  • The kinematics computing unit calculates the drive amount of a wire.
  • The low back-drivability drive control unit controls the drive amount of the wire based on the kinematics computation.
  • The high back-drivability drive control unit allows for easier driving in reverse when the curvable portion is subjected to an external force.
  • The switching control unit switches between the drive control units based on a mode signal or force applied to the wire.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Kinematics computing unit for calculating drive amount.
  • Low back-drivability drive control unit for precise control.
  • High back-drivability drive control unit for easier reverse driving.
  • Switching control unit for seamless transition between drive control units.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in robotic systems, medical devices, industrial automation, and other fields requiring precise wire control.

Problems Solved

The system addresses the need for accurate and efficient control of wire drives, especially in situations where external forces may affect the movement.

Benefits

  • Enhanced precision in wire control.
  • Improved efficiency in driving operations.
  • Increased flexibility in handling external forces.

Commercial Applications

  • Robotic systems for manufacturing.
  • Medical devices for minimally invasive procedures.
  • Industrial automation for assembly lines.

Prior Art

No information on prior art related to this technology is provided in the abstract.

Frequently Updated Research

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Questions about Wire Drive Control System

What are the main components of the control system?

The main components include a kinematics computing unit, low back-drivability drive control unit, high back-drivability drive control unit, and a switching control unit.

How does the system handle external forces on the wire?

The high back-drivability drive control unit allows for easier driving in reverse when the curvable portion is subjected to an external force.


Original Abstract Submitted

the control system includes: a kinematics computing unit that calculates a drive amount of a wire; a low back-drivability drive control unit that controls the drive amount of the wire based on a result of the kinematics computation; a high back-drivability drive control unit with which the drive unit is more easily driven in a reverse direction than in a case of drive control performed by the drive control unit when the curvable portion is subjected to an external force, the drive control unit being configured to control the drive amount of the wire based on the result of the kinematics computation; and a switching control unit that performs control to switch between the drive control unit and the second drive control unit in accordance with a mode signal indicating a drive control unit to be selected or a result of detecting a force applied to the wire.