Food fulfillment with user selection of instances of food items and related systems, articles and methods

This invention describes a system where shoppers can pick specific pieces of food, like a particular apple or cut of meat, based on detailed information about each individual item. The system shows attributes such as images, weight, size, or even marbling for meat, allowing the shopper to choose exactly what they want from a selection of available items. Automated systems then pick and pack these chosen items for delivery or pickup.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in AI-powered computer vision and robotic dexterity. These technologies now make automated sensing of food attributes, like marbling, and precise robotic handling more feasible and accurate.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedRobotics, advanced sensors, computer vision, software system.

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