Described are automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that can autonomously engage and transport a payload carrier in a human collaborative materials handling facility environment. Embodiments of the present disclosure can be deployed in various materials handling facilities (e.g., a sortation facility, a cross dock center, a fulfillment center, a warehouse, a delivery center, etc.) to facilitate efficient and automated transport of a payload carrier, such as a cart, alongside human workers in unstructured, collaborative environments. Further, the exemplary autonomous vehicle of the present disclosure can engage payload carriers (e.g., carts, etc.) in various configurations and orientations to facilitate multiple modes of transport.


    Access

    Download


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Payload transporting autonomous vehicle for unstructured human collaborative environments


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-10-22


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B66F HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING, OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD , Hub-, Verhol- oder Schubvorrichtungen, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen, z.B. Vorrichtungen mit unmittelbarer Krafteinwirkung auf die Last



    An unmanned vehicle for transporting a payload

    KIRILL YANKOVSKIY | European Patent Office | 2017

    Free access

    Unmanned aerial vehicle for transporting a payload

    JOHN YOUNG / TOBY TOWNROW | European Patent Office | 2021

    Free access

    Unmanned aerial vehicle for transporting a payload

    European Patent Office | 2019

    Free access

    AN UNMANNED VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING A PAYLOAD

    YANKOVSKIY KIRILL | European Patent Office | 2017

    Free access

    APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING A PAYLOAD

    PEATE TODD ANTHONY | European Patent Office | 2024

    Free access