Process centric user configurable step framework for composing material flow automation
AssigneeSeegrid Corporation
InventorsAndy Christman, Andrew DiFurio, Atticus Huberts, Tina Janulis, Tri-An Le, Jesse Legg, Stephen Ramusivich
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Abstract
A system and method are provided that provides a framework for modeling repeatable tasks for robots, such as AMRs, to complete. Using the framework, jobs may be built using a software tool that allows users to create a series of steps that the robot will perform. Each step includes two elements: location and task, which may be presented by a processor to a user interface, allowing a user to fill in a location and task. By combining steps, an unlimited number of material flows may be created.
Claims20
A system, comprising:
- at least one autonomous mobile robot (AMR);
- and
- a management system comprising at least one processor configured to provide a framework for user-configurable control of an AMR, the control comprising a job of one or more steps, each step including a location and a task to be performed by an AMR.
A method, comprising:
- at least one AMR operating under control of a management system;
- and
- a management system comprising at least one processor providing a framework for user-configurable control of an AMR, the control comprising a job of one or more steps, each step including a location and a task to be performed by an AMR.
A system, comprising:
- a management system comprising at least one processor, wherein the processor is configured to:
- manage a fleet of one or more AMRs, including tracking the location and capabilities of the one or more AMRs;
- and
- to provide a framework for user-configurable control of an AMR, the control comprising a job of one or more steps, each step including a location and a task to be performed by an AMR.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.