Ocado Group has been granted a patent for an automated picking system robotic device testing station. The system includes rollers to engage with a robotic device’s wheels and a controller to adjust roller rotation. This innovation allows for efficient testing of robotic devices’ movement capabilities. GlobalData’s report on Ocado Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Automated testing station for robotic device wheels rotation
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11921006B2) discloses an automated picking system robotic device testing station designed for testing robotic devices equipped with two sets of wheels for movement in different directions. The system includes a moving bed for the wheels of the robotic device and a controller that can adjust the movement of the bed and rotate the device using adjustable retaining arms. This rotation allows either set of wheels to engage with the moving bed based on the orientation of the robotic device.
Furthermore, the testing station features a moveable belt with rollers that interact with the wheels of the robotic device. The controller can vary the direction and speed of movement of the moving bed, as well as adjust the surface profile of the rollers or the belt. The system is designed with two sets of rollers, each engaging with one set of wheels on the robotic device, and is capable of testing the device's functionality by engaging with load handling devices. The patent also outlines methods for testing the robotic device, involving rotating the rollers of the moving bed and sequentially engaging each set of wheels for comprehensive testing of the automatic picking system robotic device.
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