Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the automated dispensing of articles
US10586418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10861
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
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