Cart robot having auto-follow function
US11585934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40411
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cart robot performing an auto-follow function of following a user, the cart robot, including a storage space storing goods; a main body coupled to a lower portion of the storage space and supporting the storage space; a handle assembly connected to a rear side of the main body; a wheel assembly rotatably coupled to a lower portion of the main body and moving the main body in a direction of force applied to the handle assembly; and a plurality of sensor assemblies provided at front side of the main body for sensing an obstacle in a forward direction and sensing and tracking a location of a transmission module.
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