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Robot implemented item manipulation

  • US 10,360,531 B1
  • Filed: 12/19/2016
  • Issued: 07/23/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, implement a method for human directed robotic pick operations, the method comprising:

  • obtaining a first image of one or more items including a target item to be picked and placed at a destination;

    machine analyzing the first image to identify the target item, how to pick the target item, and the destination;

    determining a failure condition exists responsive to a robot being unable to pick and place the target item;

    transmitting, during a pick and place operation by the robot, the first image to a remote human assistance device and requesting human assistance based in part on the first image;

    receiving a second image from the remote human assistance device including image data having an electronic marking made to the first image with the remote human assistance device describing picking or placing the target item;

    analyzing the second image to identify the electronic marking; and

    picking and placing, by the robot, the target item at the destination using an instruction associated with the electronic marking.

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