Object pickup device and method for picking up object
US9604363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40607
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pickup device for picking up a target object from a plurality of objects randomly piled up in a container, and for placing the target object in a predetermined posture to a target location is provided. The device includes an approximate position obtaining part for obtaining information on an approximate position of the target object, based on information on a height distribution of the objects in the container, which is obtained by a first visual sensor. The device also includes a placement operation controlling part for controlling a robot so as to bring the target object into a predetermined position and posture relative to the target location, based on information on a position and posture of the target object relative to a robot, which is obtained by a second visual sensor.
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