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Method of sensing loaded state and robot implementing thereof

US11704621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2019
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/0833
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of sensing a loaded state of articles in a storage bin and a robot implementing the method are provided. The robot senses a loaded state of articles received in the storage bin in real time or at regular intervals and includes the storage bin and storage bin sensors disposed outside the storage bin. The storage bin sensors are arranged at a non-parallel angle relative to a side surface of the storage bin.

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