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Robotic cart

US12135553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2021
Grant dateNov 5, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/19
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This application describes systems, devices, computer readable media, and methods for the function and operation of robotic carts. A robotic cart may include a base component configured for the receipt of a payload, a battery unit, and a mobility apparatus. The robotic cart may include a handlebar component coupled with the base component. The handlebar unit may include a sensor unit configured to transmit a hand detection message when the handlebar unit is grasped by one or more hands and to transmit a force direction message indicating a two-dimensional direction associated with a directional force applied by one or more hands. The robotic cart may be configured to map the area around it and to autonomously move the robotic cart along a path to perform a task.

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