Order picking systems and methods using mobile robots
US11008167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/0407
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Robotic automation and methods described herein can be used to enhance the efficiencies of order fulfillment and inventory stowage processes. For example, this document describes the use of mobile robots in conjunction with a human order picker to pick and transport items for order fulfillment processes in an efficient manner. The described systems and methods allow the elimination of human labor particularly related to transporting saleable goods and similar items. Mobile robots take over many of the tasks related to transporting the picked items. Accordingly, the efficiency of the human order picker, as measured by the number of line items picked per hour for example, is greatly enhanced.
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