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Cart robot having auto-follow function

US11585934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2020
Grant dateFeb 21, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2041

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  • 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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