Systems and methods for process tending with a robot arm

This invention describes a self-driving vehicle equipped with a robot arm for performing tasks at various locations. It uses separate safety sensors for the vehicle and the robot arm, which monitor distinct areas. When the vehicle reaches a task location, it can stop, and the robot arm then operates using only its own sensors to avoid obstacles, allowing for precise work without interference from the vehicle's broader safety system.

Why it matters: Filed before advanced sensor fusion and real-time perception systems became more robust and accessible. These advancements simplify the integration and reliable operation of distinct safety fields for complex mobile manipulators.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedMobile robot, arm, sensor fusion, safety software

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