Autonomous approach and object pickup

This invention describes an autonomous vehicle designed to pick up objects. It works by receiving instructions, identifying the object, and planning a path to place its lifting arms underneath a specific side of the object. The vehicle then uses specialized horizontal and vertical force sensors to detect contact and ensure the object is properly engaged before lifting it.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in AI-driven perception and cheaper, more accurate force sensors. Modern embedded systems and improved autonomous navigation algorithms could now make the precise object identification and approach path determination more robust and cost-effective.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom vehicle, force sensors, control software

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