Autonomous approach and object pickup
US9561941B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0297
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example method includes receiving instructions to pick up an object with one or more lift elements of an autonomous vehicle. Based on a current positioning of the vehicle, the method further includes identifying the object to be picked up and a particular side of the object under which to place the one or more lift elements of the vehicle. The method additionally includes determining an approach path toward the object for the vehicle to follow to place the lift elements of the vehicle under the particular side of the object. The method further includes causing the vehicle to move along the determined approach path toward the object. The method additionally includes determining that the lift elements of the vehicle are placed under the particular side of the object. The method also includes causing the vehicle to lift the object with the lift elements.
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