The Review of Patent Literature and Analytics of Robo-Physic System Evolution Using Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

Robotic technology is becoming an essential tool and equipment to improve automation in the fourth industrial revolution era. However, the development and expansion of mechanical applications need to clearly show the specific elements of technical and engineering progress using market trends. This study used patented literature to review the technological trends of robotics advancement from a system innovation perspective. The patented database's analytics process uncovers the robotic system's technical value and can forecast the next innovation in this technology area. It has been found that Robo-physics is an essential part of developing technical value for robotics. This study aims to introduce the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) as a systematic innovation tool to guide the evolution of robotics from the robot-physic element. Several TRIZ trends of engineering system evolution (TESE) will be presented and adopted in the concept of Robo-physic. The results show that the TESE application is aligned with the idea of robot-physic innovation and recommends leapfrogging and accelerating the advancement of robotic system evolution. The study opens possibilities for innovation for other industrial revolution technologies.