Autonomous mobile picking
US9550624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An order-picking method includes autonomously routing a plurality of mobile robotic units in an order fulfillment facility and picking articles to or putting articles from the robotic units in the order fulfillment facility. A material-handling robotic unit that is adapted for use in an order fulfillment facility includes an autonomous mobile vehicle base and a plurality of article receptacles positioned on the base. A visual indicator associated with the receptacle facilitates picking articles to or putting articles from the robotic unit.
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