Payload transporting autonomous vehicle for unstructured human collaborative environments
US12122652B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/065
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described are automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that can autonomously engage and transport a payload carrier in a human collaborative materials handling facility environment. Embodiments of the present disclosure can be deployed in various materials handling facilities (e.g., a sortation facility, a cross dock center, a fulfillment center, a warehouse, a delivery center, etc.) to facilitate efficient and automated transport of a payload carrier, such as a cart, alongside human workers in unstructured, collaborative environments. Further, the exemplary autonomous vehicle of the present disclosure can engage payload carriers (e.g., carts, etc.) in various configurations and orientations to facilitate multiple modes of transport.
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