Detection of heavy objects using computer vision
AssigneeDexterity, Inc.
InventorsDarshan Hegde, Harry Zhe Su, Talbot Morris-Downing
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Abstract
The present application discloses a system, a method, and a computer system for detecting objects that require special handling. The method includes (i) receiving image data from one or more cameras associated with a source conveyor configured to convey items to a pick location, (ii) determining, based at least in part on the image data, that an item requiring special handling has entered the source conveyor, and (iii) providing an output indicating that the item requiring special handling has been detected.
Claims27
A robotic system, comprising:
- a communication interface configured to receive image data from one or more cameras associated with a source material handling system;
- and
- one or more processors coupled to the communication interface and configured to:
- determine, based at least in part on the image data, that an item requiring special handling has entered the source material handling system configured to convey the item to a pick location;
- and
- in response to determining that the item requiring special handling has entered the source material handling system, cause a plan for moving the item to be updated to change a manner in which the item is moved to a destination location.
A method, comprising:
- receiving, by one or more processors, image data from one or more cameras associated with a source material handling system configured to convey items to a pick location;
- determining, based at least in part on the image data, that an item requiring special handling has entered the source material handling system;
- and
- in response to determining that the item requiring special handling has entered the source material handling system, causing a plan for moving the item to be updated to change a manner in which the item is moved to a destination location.
A computer program product embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium and comprising computer instructions for:
- receiving, by one or more processors, sensor data from one or more sensors associated with a source material handling system configured to convey items to a pick location;
- determining, based at least in part on the sensor data, that an item that is too heavy to be lifted by a robotic arm controlled by the one or more processors has entered the source material handling system;
- and
- in response to determining that the item requiring special handling has entered the source material handling system, causing a plan for moving the item to be updated to change a manner in which the item is moved to a destination location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.