Abstract

A heating cooking system includes heat-shielding plates that are, with respect to a heat-vulnerable portion of a multi-joint robot that performs work, installed on a structure (a wall or a device or the like that is fixed) other than the multi-joint robot, and protect the heat-vulnerable portion of the multi-joint robot from heat generated by a heat source. The heat-shielding plates are also installed at positions and forms whereby conveyance of heat to the heat-vulnerable portion is suppressed, while not interfering with the multi-joint robot when the multi-joint robot operates.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A portioning system includes a foodstuff supply unit, a multi-joint robot, and a control device. The multi-joint robot gripes an object that is a gripping object. The control device controls an action of the multi-joint robot. The multi-joint robot, under control of the control device, inserts a gripping member included in a hand of the multi-joint robot into the object, from a surface of the object to a depth at which a physical quantity of the object is estimated to be a predetermined amount, and grips the object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A prewashing system includes a dish recognizing unit that recognizes a dish that is an object of prewashing executed prior to main washing, a first prewashing unit that performs prewashing of the dish that is the object of prewashing by a flow of water, a second prewashing unit that performs prewashing of the dish that is the object of prewashing by a washing tool, a prewashing method deciding unit that decides a prewashing method using at least one of the first prewashing unit and the second prewashing unit, on the basis of a form of the dish that is the object of prewashing, which is recognized by the dish recognizing unit, and a prewashing executing unit that executes prewashing of the dish that is the object of prewashing, by the prewashing method decided by the prewashing method deciding unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
• A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
• A47L 15/37 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with crockery cleaned by brushes
• A47L 15/46 - Devices for the automatic control of the different phases of cleaning
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A cooking system comprises a robot; and a memory storing computer executable instructions which, when executed, cause the robot to execute a plurality of operations comprising: a first operation including picking up a cooking auxiliary tool in which a cooking target is set in a first section, conveying the cooking auxiliary tool to a second section, and causing the cooking target in the cooking auxiliary tool to undergo first cooking processing in the second section; and a second operation including conveying the cooking auxiliary tool storing the cooking target having undergone the first cooking processing in the second section to a third section. A duct is arranged in an upper space of the second section, the robot has a proximal end that is fixed to a vertical wall member, and the proximal end of the robot is attached to the wall member at a location away from the second section.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 44/00 - Multi-purpose machines for preparing food
• A47J 27/14 - Cooking-vessels for use in hotels, restaurants, or canteens
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators

Abstract

A control device for a dishwashing system, comprising a processing device for controlling the operation of a work device. The work device is capable of performing operations relating to a washing rack that can be mounted in each of a plurality of support surfaces extending inside substantially the same plane. The plurality of support surfaces include a first support surface , a second support surface arranged corresponding to a dishwasher capable of washing dishes inside a washing rack, and a third support surface. The processing device causes the work device to operate such that the washing rack is moved from above the first support surface, via above the second support surface and above the third support surface, and is returned to above the first support surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/24 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with movement of the crockery baskets by conveyors
• A47L 15/46 - Devices for the automatic control of the different phases of cleaning
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices

Abstract

A control program that causes a computer to execute a robot control process for causing a robot to execute a plurality of actions in a kitchen provided with a plurality of sections, the control program being such that the plurality of actions include: a first action for picking up a cooking auxiliary implement (tray holding one or more "draining baskets (zaru)") on which a cooking target (e.g., soba noodles or other types of noodles) is placed from a first section, transporting the cooking auxiliary implement to a second section, and implementing a first cooking process (e.g., a boiling process) on the cooking target within the cooking auxiliary implement in the second section; and a second action for picking up the cooking auxiliary implement in which the cooking target subjected to the first cooking process is located from the second section and transporting the cooking auxiliary implement to a third section.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 27/14 - Cooking-vessels for use in hotels, restaurants, or canteens
• A47J 44/00 - Multi-purpose machines for preparing food
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads

Abstract

Provided are a food cooking device and a control program which are capable of reducing the labor of cooking by performing cooking by means of a robot arm and displaying the food.　The food cooking device 1 is provided with: a large robot arm 100 which performs cooking through heating of food and displays cooked food; a small robot arm 200 which provides the cooked food according to an order from a customer; a camera 300 which captures images of the food, the heating cooking device, and a warmer; an ordering terminal 400 which receives an order for the food; and a control terminal 500. For functions, the control terminal 500 is provided with: a determination unit 531 which determines the position and the type of the food from image data obtained from the images captured by the camera 300; an operation control unit 532 which performs operation controls for the large robot arm 100, the small robot arm 200, the camera 300, and the ordering terminal 400; and a machine learning unit 533 which performs machine learning from the image data captured by the camera 300.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
• A47J 44/00 - Multi-purpose machines for preparing food
• B25J 13/00 - Controls for manipulators
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
• F24C 7/04 - Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy with heat radiated directly from the heating element

Abstract

Provided are a dishwashing assistance device and a control program which reduce labor due to preliminary washing by performing the preliminary washing by means of a robot arm.　The dishwashing assistance device (1) is provided with: a robot arm (100) which performs preliminary washing on dishes and places the dishes on a rack for a dishwashing machine; a camera (200) which captures images of the dishes and the rack; and a control terminal (300). As functions, the control terminal (300) is provided with: a determination unit (331) which determines the positions and the shapes of the dishes, and determines the position of the rack, from image data obtained from the images captured by the camera (200); an operation control unit (332) which performs, on the basis of the determination results from the determination unit (331), operation controls for the robot arm (100) and the camera (200); and a machine-learning unit (333) which performs machine learning on the basis of the shapes of the dishes from the image data obtained from the images captured by the camera (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
• A47L 15/46 - Devices for the automatic control of the different phases of cleaning
• B25J 13/00 - Controls for manipulators

Abstract

Provided are a composite cooking device and a control program with which it is possible to perform multiple types of cooking with a robot arm and complete cooking within a designated time.　The composite cooking device 1 comprises a robot arm 100 that cooks ingredients and provides cooked ingredients as a dish, a camera 200 that photographs the ingredients and a cooking device, and a control terminal 300. The control terminal 300 is provided with, as functions: a start time control unit 331 that calculates a cooking start time from a designated time set by calculating the cooking time; a determination unit 332 that determines the position of the ingredients and the cooking device from image data from the camera 200; an operation control unit 333 that controls operation of the robot arm 100 and the camera 200; and a machine learning unit 334 that performs machine learning on the basis of the shape and/or the color of the ingredients from the image data.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 44/00 - Multi-purpose machines for preparing food
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
• F24C 7/04 - Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy with heat radiated directly from the heating element

Abstract

Provided are a food producing device, a food producing system, a food producing method, and a control program with which food can be automatically produced with high quality. This food producing device 100 cooks an item to be cooked by applying heat thereto using a cooking appliance 110, and includes: a robot arm 120 that cooks the item to be cooked; a sensor 130 that detects the state of the item being cooked; and a control unit 160 that determines the degree of completion of the item being cooked according to the detected state of the item being cooked detected by the sensor 130, and controls operation of the robot arm 120 according to the determination result.

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 5/00 - Baking apparatus for special goods; Other baking apparatus
• A47J 37/04 - Roasting apparatus with movably-mounted food supports or with movable heating implements; Spits