Invention Reference Number
Creating a framework (method) for bots (agents) to autonomously, in real time, dynamically divide and execute a complex manufacturing (or any suitable) task in a collaborative, parallel-sequential way without required human interaction.
Description
The invention proposes a collaborative robotic manufacturing system that allows multiple robots to self-organize and self-program, bypassing the complexities of traditional programming and human-robot interactions. By sharing a digital knowledge base, robots can access and assemble tasks from a database or break them down into modules for efficient execution. The system enables parallel processing of tasks, with each robot capable of adapting to its environment and recognizing failures. This approach minimizes the need for specialized programming and allows for more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.
Benefits
- Digitized tasks: Tasks are digitized and accessible from an online database upon request by robots.
- Minimal supervision: The system operates with little to no human supervision.
- Scalability: The approach is highly scalable, allowing for easy expansion.
- Failure management: Responses to failures are treated as tasks, enabling recognition and management.
- Problem solving: The system can generate solutions to challenges that arise.
- Increased success rate: This new approach contributes to a higher overall success rate for tasks.
Applications and Industries
- Manufacturing: Streamlining assembly lines and production processes through flexible robotic collaboration
Contact:
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