Safety system for integrated human/robotic environments

    公开(公告)号:US10773387B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-15

    申请号:US16133414

    申请日:2018-09-17

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for specifying safety rules for robotic devices. A computing device can determine information about any actors present within a predetermined area of an environment. The computing device can determine a safety classification for the predetermined area based on the information. The safety classification can include: a low safety classification if the information indicates zero actors are present within the predetermined area, a medium safety classification if the information indicates any actors are present within the predetermined area all are of a predetermined first type, and a high safety classification if the information indicates at least one actor present within the predetermined area is of a predetermined second type. After determining the safety classification for the predetermined area, the computing device can provide a safety rule for operating within the predetermined area to a robotic device operating in the environment.

    Methods and Systems for Pallet Detection
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180120465A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-03

    申请号:US15338798

    申请日:2016-10-31

    Abstract: Example implementations may relate to accurate pallet insertion. An example system may include a forklifted configured with a base and a tine coupled to the base. The tine may include a first proximity sensor positioned on a first side of the tine and a second proximity sensor positioned on a second side of the tine. The system may also include a computing system configured to receive, from the first sensor and the second sensor, sensor data indicative of proximity of the tine relative to opposing surfaces of a pocket of a pallet and navigate the forklift relative to the pallet based on the sensor data.

    Projected pattern motion/vibration for depth sensing

    公开(公告)号:US10455212B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-22

    申请号:US14583903

    申请日:2014-12-29

    Abstract: Example implementations relate to determining depth information using stereo sensor data. An example system may include at least one projector coupled to a robotic manipulator and configured to project a texture pattern onto an environment. The system may further include a displacer coupled to the at least one texture projector and configured to repeatedly change a position of the texture pattern within the environment. The system may also include at least two optical sensors configured to capture stereo sensor data for the environment. And the system may include a computing device configured to determine, using the stereo sensor data, an output including a virtual representation of the environment.

    Systems and methods for generating and displaying a 3D model of items in a warehouse

    公开(公告)号:US10122995B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-06

    申请号:US15273465

    申请日:2016-09-22

    Abstract: An example method involves receiving, from at least one camera located in an environment, a plurality of images captured during a first time interval. The method also involves selecting one or more of the plurality of images having a movable platform supporting one or more objects. The method further involves generating a three-dimensional model of the movable platform supporting the one or more objects. The method yet further involves updating the three-dimensional model based on one or more images captured during a second time interval. The method still further involves presenting the three-dimensional model via a display of a user interface, and providing an option to view a history of the three-dimensional model such that the three-dimensional model remains in a fixed position on the display during a viewing of the history.

    Heterogeneous Fleet of Robots for Collaborative Object Processing

    公开(公告)号:US20170308096A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-26

    申请号:US15649080

    申请日:2017-07-13

    Abstract: Example systems and methods may provide for a heterogeneous fleet of robotic devices for collaborative object processing in an environment, such as a warehouse. An example system includes a plurality of mobile robotic devices configured to transport one or more objects within an environment, a fixed robotic manipulator positioned within the environment that is configured to manipulate one or more objects within an area of reach of the fixed robotic manipulator, and a control system. The control system may be configured to cause one or more of the plurality of mobile robotic devices to deliver at least one object to at least one location within the area of reach of the fixed robotic manipulator, and to cause the fixed robotic manipulator to distribute the at least one object to a different one or more of the plurality of mobile robotic devices for delivery to one or more other locations within the environment.

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