Robotic systems and methods for conveyance of items

US11591170B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DEXAI ROBOTICS, INC. · US

Inventors

• David M. S. Johnson · Wilmington, US
• Anthony Tayoun · Cambridge, US
• Robert Kevin Katzschmann · Cambridge, US
• Justin Rooney · New York, US
• Cody Chu · Somerville, US
• Luis Trueba · San Marcos, US
• John B. Harrington · Boston, US
• Jonah Palmer · Somerville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 26, 2020
• Grant date: Feb 28, 2023
• Expiry date: Apr 23, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2201/0235
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic system includes a hub assembly rotatable about a vertical axis. A robotic arm has a first end connected to the hub assembly and an opposite second end connected to an end effector, which is configured for holding an item. The system is configured to support an agent on or above the hub assembly for working on the item held by the end effector. The operation of the robotic arm and end effector to move the item does not obstruct operation of the agent.