Robotic handling of soft products in non-rigid packaging
US11806880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed to perform robotic handling of soft products in non-rigid packaging. In various embodiments, sensor data associated with a workspace is received. An action to be performed in the workspace using one or more robotic elements is determined, the action including moving an end effector of one of the robotic elements relatively quickly to a location in proximity to an item to be grasped; actuating a grasping mechanism of the end effector to grasp the item using an amount of force and structures associated with minimized risk of damage to one or both of the item and its packaging; and using sensor data generated subsequent to the item being grasped to ensure the item has been grasped securely. Control communications are sent to the robotic element via the communication interface to cause robotic element to perform the action.
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