Sequence adjustment for executing functions on hems in an order
US11741564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/20
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for executing orders assigned to a plurality of robots operating in a warehouse, including receiving an order with a plurality of items, each item associated with an item location. The method includes defining a plurality of regions and identifying the regions which include at least one item location associated with the order received by the robot. The method also includes determining, from the regions identified, which regions which include at least one operator and assessing criteria relating to a current location of the robot and to the item locations associated with the regions having at least one operator. The method further includes selecting an item location to which the robot is to navigate from a current location based on an assessment of criteria relating to the current location of the robot and to the item locations associated with the regions in which are located at least one operator.
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