Warehouse automation systems and methods
US10053289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/60
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A warehouse automation system adapted to improve warehouse operating productivity includes a plurality of carts for transporting products within a warehouse and a controller. The controller is adapted to associate a first one of the plurality of carts with a first person and to control the first cart to lead the first person around the warehouse. According to one advantage, the time the first person spends restocking, picking, counting, sorting, moving, and packing product into customer orders and shipments, for example, is reduced.
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