Material handling system and method
US10417521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/20224
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for material handling are disclosed. The system includes a platform for receiving a plurality of articles, a plurality of sorting bins that each correspond to an article type, an object recognition system for identifying the article on the platform and categorizing the article by a specific article type, and an article engagement assembly. The object recognition system includes a 3D detector for detecting the article and a database containing data on characteristics of article types. The 3D detector is arranged to capture at least one two-dimensional image, and at least one depth image of the article. The article engagement assembly engages and delivers the article to the corresponding sorting bin. The object recognition system is arranged to identify the article based upon the data within the database and instructs the article engagement assembly to engage and place the article in the sorting bin.
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