Automated item picking systems and methods
US12304755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45063
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This document describes systems and methods for enhancing the efficiencies of order fulfillment and inventory management processes. For example, this document describes automated robotic systems that can autonomously pick and place a particular quantity of desired items from a container that is storing the items. The autonomous robotic systems can thereby facilitate order fulfillment and inventory management processes in an efficient manner. In particular, the systems and methods described herein can greatly reduce the amount of time required for a human worker to pick orders. Accordingly, the efficiency of item picking processes, as measured by the number of line items picked per human labor hour for example, is greatly enhanced.
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