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Techniques for volumetric estimation

US11494930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2019
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20081
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to the operation of autonomous machinery for performing various tasks at various industrial work sites, and more particularly to the volumetric estimation and dimensional estimation of a pile of material or other object, and the use of multiple sensors for the volumetric estimation and dimensional estimation of a pile of material or other object at such work sites. An application and a framework is disclosed for volumetric estimation and dimensional estimation of a pile of material or other object using at least one sensor, preferably a plurality of sensors, on an autonomous machine (e.g., robotic machines or autonomous vehicles) in various work-site environments applicable to various industries such as, construction, mining, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, sorting, packaging, agriculture, etc.

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