公开(公告)号：US20220410372A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17882669

申请日：2022-08-08

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  John Richard AMEND, JR. ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  William Hartman FORT ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Jennifer Eileen KING ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Michael Cap KOVAL ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B25J9/02 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G47/91

Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins, a plurality of destination bins, and a processing programmable motion device. The plurality of storage bins provides storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins are in communication with a gantry retrieval conveyance system for moving selected bins to a bin processing location. The plurality of destination bins are in communication with the gantry retrieval conveyance system for moving a selected destination bin to the processing location. The processing programmable motion device is at the processing location and is in communication with the gantry retrieval conveyance system. The processing programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin and depositing the selected object in the selected destination bin.

公开(公告)号：US20220297940A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17836271

申请日：2022-06-09

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Abraham SCHNEIDER ,  Shervin JAVDANI ,  Christopher GEYER

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A system for object processing is disclosed. The system includes a framework of processes that enable reliable deployment of artificial intelligence-based policies in a warehouse setting to improve the speed, reliability, and accuracy of the system. The system harnesses a vast number of picks to provide data points to machine learning techniques. These machine learning techniques use the data to refine or reinforce in-use policies to optimize the speed and successful transfer of objects within the system. For example, objects in the system are identified at a supply location, a predetermined set of information regarding object is retrieved and combined with a set of object information and processing parameters determined by the system. The combined information is then used to determine routing of the object according to an initial policy. This policy is then observed, altered, tested, and re-implemented in an altered form.

公开(公告)号：US20220274267A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-01

申请号：US17744068

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B25J15/00 ,  B25J15/06 ,  B25J15/10

Abstract: An end effector system is disclosed for a robotic system that includes a primary acquisition system that includes a primary end effector, and a secondary retention system that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the primary acquisition system, wherein at least a portion of the primary acquisition system may be drawn up within at least a portion of the secondary retention system such that the primary end effector system may be used to select an object from a plurality of objects, and the secondary retention system may be used to secure the object for rapid transport to an output destination.

公开(公告)号：US20250148241A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-08

申请号：US18917282

申请日：2024-10-16

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel Carlton SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: G06K7/14 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G05B19/12 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V40/13

Abstract: A robotic system is disclosed that include an articulated arm and a first perception system for inspecting an object, as well as a plurality of additional perception systems, each of which is arranged to be directed toward a common area in which an object may be positioned by the robotic arm such that a plurality of views within the common area may be obtained by the plurality of additional perception systems.

公开(公告)号：US20250042656A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18808607

申请日：2024-08-19

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  John Richard AMEND, JR. ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  William Hartman FORT ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Jennifer Eileen KING ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Michael Cap KOVAL ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph RAMANDO ,  Daniel Carlton SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B07C5/38 ,  B25J9/10 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B61B13/00 ,  B61D3/00 ,  B61D9/00 ,  B65G1/00 ,  B65G1/02 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/08 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G9/00 ,  B65G35/00 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G41/02 ,  B65G47/48 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G47/96 ,  B65G65/00 ,  B65G65/23 ,  B65G67/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/418

Abstract: A maintenance system is disclosed for assisting in maintaining an automated carrier system for moving objects to be processed. The maintenance system includes a plurality of automated carriers that are adapted to move on an array of discontinuous standard track sections, each said automated carrier including a carrier body that is no larger in either a length or width direction that a standard track section, and an automated maintenance carrier that is adapted to move on the array of discontinuous track sections, said automated maintenance system including a maintenance body that is larger in at least one of a length or width direction than the standard track section.

公开(公告)号：US20250001457A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18775034

申请日：2024-07-17

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  Christoper GEYER ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel Carlton SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/34 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G47/96 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06V10/10

Abstract: A method of processing objects is disclosed using a programmable motion device. The method includes the steps of acquiring an object from a plurality of mixed objects at an input area, perceiving identifying indicia in connection with the object, assigning an intermediate station to a destination location for the object responsive to the identifying indicia in connection with the object, and moving the acquired object toward the intermediate station.

公开(公告)号：US20240412014A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-12

申请号：US18811141

申请日：2024-08-21

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Christopher GEYER ,  John Richard AMEND, JR. ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Victoria HINCHEY ,  Jeffrey KITTREDGE ,  Andrew GAUTHIER ,  Lakshman KUMAR ,  Prasanna Velagapudi

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G25/04 ,  B65G47/12 ,  B65G47/18 ,  B65G47/46 ,  B65G47/96

Abstract: A distribution system is disclosed for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to one of a plurality of adjacent receiving stations via a receiving chute, wherein each receiving station is lower than the conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US20240359328A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18761968

申请日：2024-07-02

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel Carlton SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J19/04 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: B25J9/1669 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/1612 ,  B25J9/1664 ,  B25J9/1687 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J19/04 ,  G05B19/4183 ,  G05B2219/32037 ,  G05B2219/39106 ,  G05B2219/39295 ,  G05B2219/39476 ,  G05B2219/39484 ,  G05B2219/39504 ,  G05B2219/39548 ,  G05B2219/40053 ,  G05B2219/40078 ,  G05B2219/40116 ,  G05B2219/40538 ,  G05B2219/45045 ,  Y02P90/02

Abstract: A sortation system is disclosed that includes a programmable motion device including an end effector, a perception system for recognizing any of the identity, location, and orientation of an object presented in a plurality of objects, a grasp selection system for selecting a grasp location on the object, the grasp location being chosen to provide a secure grasp of the object by the end effector to permit the object to be moved from the plurality of objects to one of a plurality of destination locations, and a motion planning system for providing a motion path for the transport of the object when grasped by the end effector from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations, wherein the motion path is chosen to provide a path from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations.

公开(公告)号：US20240269711A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18592751

申请日：2024-03-01

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel Carlton SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B07C5/38 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B07C5/362 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/3412 ,  B07C5/38 ,  B25J9/0018 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B65G1/1378

Abstract: An object processing system within a trailer for a tracker trailer is discloses. The object processing system includes an input area of the trailer at which objects to be processed may be presented, a perception system for providing perception data regarding objects to be processed, and a primary transport system for providing transport of each object in one of at least two primary transport directions within the trailer based on the perception data.

公开(公告)号：US20240140704A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18383321

申请日：2023-10-24

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  John Richard AMEND, JR. ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  William Hartman FORT ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Jennifer Eileen KING ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Michael Cap KOVAL ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T MASON ,  William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G67/02

CPC classification number: B65G1/0471 ,  B65G1/0492 ,  B65G1/065 ,  B65G1/1375 ,  B65G67/02 ,  B65G1/00 ,  B65G1/0478

Abstract: An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.