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Coordinating multiple robots to meet workflow and avoid conflict

US12214512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2023
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/40195
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic singulation system is disclosed. In various embodiments, sensor data including image data associated with a workspace is received. The sensor data is used to generate a three dimensional view of at least a portion of the workspace, the three dimensional view including boundaries of a plurality of items present in the workspace. A grasp strategy is determined for each of at least a subset of items, and for each grasp strategy a corresponding probability of grasp success is computed. The grasp strategies and corresponding probabilities of grasp success are used to determine and implement a plan to autonomously operate a robotic structure to pick one or more items from the workplace and place each item singly in a corresponding location in a singulation conveyance structure.

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