Practice has proved that once the internal laws and principles of invention and creation are discovered and mastered to form a science or theory, the realization of innovation can become orderly and predictable, just like solving mathematical problems, the quality and efficiency of innovation will be greatly improved. It is based on this idea that g. s. Altshuller(65438-0946), a famous inventor in the former Soviet Union, put forward the famous innovation theory-the theory of solving inventive problems, which is abbreviated as TRIZ in Russian.
On the basis of a large number of patent analysis, Altschuler and his collaborators summarized the regular patterns followed by the development and evolution of various technologies, as well as the innovative principles and laws for solving various engineering contradictions, and constructed TRIZ theory. It can be said that TRIZ theory is the perfect combination of human existing scientific and technological knowledge and innovative thinking laws and methods. It reveals the laws and principles of human innovation activities more deeply and systematically, provides a solid theoretical and methodological basis for better innovation, and is a breakthrough achievement in understanding and promoting human innovation activities.
Two. The core idea and basic characteristics of TRIZ theory
The core idea of TRIZ theory is mainly embodied in three aspects. First of all, whether it is a simple product or a complex technical system, the development of its core technology follows objective laws, that is, there are objective evolutionary laws and patterns. Secondly, the continuous solution of various technical problems, conflicts and contradictions is the driving force to promote this evolutionary process. Then the ideal state of technical system development is to realize the most functions with the least resources.
Compared with traditional innovative methods, TRIZ theory has distinct characteristics and advantages. It successfully reveals the internal laws and principles of the invention, quickly confirms and solves the contradictions existing in the system, and studies the whole product development process according to the development and evolution of technology. Therefore, the application of TRIZ theory can greatly accelerate the process of invention and creation and improve the level of product innovation. Specifically, it can help us:
1. Systematically analyze the problem situation, quickly discover the essence of the problem, and accurately define innovative problems and contradictions.
2. Provide more reasonable solutions and better ideas for innovative problems or contradictions.
3. Break the mindset, stimulate innovative thinking, and look at the problem from a broader perspective.
4. According to the evolution law of technical system, accurately determine the exploration direction, predict the future development trend and develop new products.
5. Break the boundaries of knowledge and achieve technological breakthroughs.