公开(公告)号：US09563206B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14699048

申请日：2015-04-29

Applicant: Aethon, Inc.

Inventor： Aldo Zini ,  Spencer Wayne Allen ,  Barry Mark Skirble ,  Henry F. Thorne ,  Stuart Fairley

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D3/12 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G05B19/41895 ,  G05B2219/31003 ,  G05B2219/31006 ,  G05B2219/31007 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  Y02P90/285 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the automated delivery of goods form one to another using a robotic tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug or cart stores an electronic map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes both wired and wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.

Abstract translation: 使用机器人拖船和随车可以自动交货的系统，方法和设备形成一个。 拖船或推车内的计算机存储建筑物平面图的电子地图，以及当从一个位置到下一个位置的时候，拖船采取的预期路径。 在交付期间，各种不同的传感器和扫描仪收集用于避免障碍物和/或调整拖船移动的数据，以便更紧密地遵循预期路径。 该系统优选地包括有线和无线网络，其允许一个或多个拖船与拖船基站，位于交付地点的主网络和监视由拖船收集的状态和数据的远程主机中心进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20150227885A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14695121

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: Aethon, Inc.

Inventor： Aldo Zini ,  Spencer Wayne Allen ,  Barry Mark Skirble ,  Henry F. Thorne ,  Stuart Fairley

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06K7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G05B19/41895 ,  G05B2219/31003 ,  G05B2219/31006 ,  G05B2219/31007 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  Y02P90/285 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the automated delivery of goods form one to another using a robotic tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug or cart stores an electronic map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes both wired and wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.

公开(公告)号：US09679270B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14695121

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: Aethon, Inc.

Inventor： Aldo Zini ,  Spencer Wayne Allen ,  Barry Mark Skirble ,  Henry F. Thorne ,  Stuart Fairley

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06K7/00 ,  G06K19/07

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G05B19/41895 ,  G05B2219/31003 ,  G05B2219/31006 ,  G05B2219/31007 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  Y02P90/285 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the automated delivery of goods form one to another using a robotic tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug or cart stores an electronic map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes both wired and wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.

公开(公告)号：US20150234386A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14699048

申请日：2015-04-29

Applicant: Aethon, Inc.

Inventor： Aldo Zini ,  Spencer Wayne Allen ,  Barry Mark Skirble ,  Henry F. Thorne ,  Stuart Fairley

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G05B19/41895 ,  G05B2219/31003 ,  G05B2219/31006 ,  G05B2219/31007 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  Y02P90/285 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the automated delivery of goods form one to another using a robotic tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug or cart stores an electronic map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes both wired and wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.

Abstract translation: 使用机器人拖船和随车可以自动交货的系统，方法和设备形成一个。 拖船或推车内的计算机存储建筑物平面图的电子地图，以及当从一个位置到下一个位置的时候，拖船采取的预期路径。 在交付期间，各种不同的传感器和扫描仪收集用于避免障碍物和/或调整拖船移动的数据，以便更紧密地遵循预期路径。 该系统优选地包括有线和无线网络，其允许一个或多个拖船与拖船基站，位于交付地点的主网络和监视由拖船收集的状态和数据的远程主机中心进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US09618931B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14522030

申请日：2014-10-23

Applicant: Aethon, Inc.

Inventor： Aldo Zini ,  Barry Mark Skirble ,  Peter T. Seiff ,  Kevin F. Seip

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 ,  B25J11/009 ,  G05B2219/31006 ,  G05B2219/31086 ,  G05B2219/31286 ,  G05B2219/31432 ,  G05B2219/31446 ,  G05B2219/31454 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  Y02P90/285 ,  Y02P90/60

Abstract: A system. The system includes an apparatus and a server. The apparatus is configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, and includes a mobile robot and a cart. The cart is coupled to the mobile robot and includes at least one secure storage area. The server is communicably connected to the apparatus and includes a module. The module is configured to maintain a chain of custody record for the item.

公开(公告)号：US20150045945A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14522030

申请日：2014-10-23

Applicant: Aethon, Inc.

Inventor： Aldo Zini ,  Barry Mark Skirble ,  Peter T. Seiff ,  Kevin F. Seip

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  B25J11/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 ,  B25J11/009 ,  G05B2219/31006 ,  G05B2219/31086 ,  G05B2219/31286 ,  G05B2219/31432 ,  G05B2219/31446 ,  G05B2219/31454 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  Y02P90/285 ,  Y02P90/60

Abstract: A system. The system includes an apparatus and a server. The apparatus is configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, and includes a mobile robot and a cart. The cart is coupled to the mobile robot and includes at least one secure storage area. The server is communicably connected to the apparatus and includes a module. The module is configured to maintain a chain of custody record for the item.

Abstract translation: 一个系统。 该系统包括装置和服务器。 该装置被配置为将物品从第一位置安全地运送到第二位置，并且包括移动机器人和手推车。 推车被联接到移动机器人并且包括至少一个安全存储区域。 服务器可通信地连接到设备并且包括模块。 该模块被配置为维护该项目的保管链记录。