Patent classifications
G05B2219/31002
Article transport facility
A control system for controlling transport devices includes a first server that has a first storage unit and a first instruction unit, and a second server that has a second storage unit and a second instruction unit. In a first state, the first storage unit transmits first transport information to the first instruction unit, the first instruction unit transmits second transport information to a target transport device, and instruction unit information is stored in common in the first instruction unit and the second instruction unit. If the first instruction unit stops operating normally in the first state, the control state is switched to a second state, and in the second state, the first storage unit transmits the first transport information to the second instruction unit, and the second instruction unit transmits the second transport information to the target transport device based on the instruction unit information.
MOVABLE ROBAT IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES
The present invention is a movable robot to perform multiple tasks in a real estate construction development, the movable robot comprises a station; a movable; a processor to execute, model and combine a layout of the construction area; a user interface to receive data into a data-storage for storing layouts and instructions; a communication means to communicate with a server and other the movable robot to dynamically report the progress of the instruction, location of the movable robot and a list of future tasks; a scanning system mounted on the station to scan and to overlap the layout on the construction area; a finder system to determine a path and an x-y-z location of a target on the construction area; a movement control system to move the movable robot along the path, and a battery pack to provide power for the movable robot.
SAFETY PROTECTION METHOD OF DYNAMIC DETECTION FOR MOBILE ROBOTS
The present invention discloses a safety protection method of dynamic detection for mobile robots. The mobile robot is provided with a sensor. Said sensor obtains the obstacle information in the detection areas in front of a mobile robot, and the mobile robot is caused to progressively slow down and dynamically adjust the detection area when an obstacle appears in the detection area. If no obstacle is detected in the detection area after adjusting, then the mobile robot is caused to keep on moving, and if an obstacle is still detected in the detection area after adjusting, then the mobile robot is caused to keep on decelerating until they are stopped. The sensor sets different detection areas according to the traveling speed and traveling direction of the mobile robot, or presets the detection area according to the path and dynamically adjusts it when the mobile robot is running. The safety protection method of dynamic detection for mobile robots of the present invention enables a mobile robot to pass through a path with many obstacles, having good capability of anti-interference and meanwhile ensuring the consistency of the detection range and processing mechanism at curved and linear paths.
Systems and Methods for Intake and Transport of Physical Objects in a Facility
Described in detail herein are methods and systems for an intake and transport system. A computing system can identify a physical object based on an attribute associated with the physical object. The computing system can determine a storage location of the physical object in the facility based on the attribute. In response identification of the physical object computing system can transmit an identifier to an autonomously controlled cart. The identifier corresponds to at least one of the attribute or the storage location. In response to receipt of the identifier activating an autonomously controlled cart can generate an indicator to indicate that the physical object is to be placed in the autonomously controlled cart. The autonomously controlled cart can autonomously navigate to the storage location in response to determining that the threshold capacity has been satisfied.
Article Transport Facility
A control system for controlling transport devices includes a first server that has a first storage unit and a first instruction unit, and a second server that has a second storage unit and a second instruction unit. In a first state, the first storage unit transmits first transport information to the first instruction unit, the first instruction unit transmits second transport information to a target transport device, and instruction unit information is stored in common in the first instruction unit and the second instruction unit. If the first instruction unit stops operating normally in the first state, the control state is switched to a second state, and in the second state, the first storage unit transmits the first transport information to the second instruction unit, and the second instruction unit transmits the second transport information to the target transport device based on the instruction unit information.
System and method for wafer manufacturing process management
A semiconductor processing system includes a first semiconductor processing site and a second semiconductor processing site. The system includes an unmanned electric vehicle configured to carry a portable cleanroom stocker between the first and second semiconductor processing sites. The portable cleanroom stocker is configured to maintain cleanroom conditions within the portable cleanroom stocker during transportation.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WAFER MANUFACTURING PROCESS MANAGEMENT
A semiconductor processing system includes a first semiconductor processing site and a second semiconductor processing site. The system includes an unmanned electric vehicle configured to carry a portable cleanroom stocker between the first and second semiconductor processing sites. The portable cleanroom stocker is configured to maintain cleanroom conditions within the portable cleanroom stocker during transportation.
Work-in-progress substrate processing methods and systems for use in the fabrication of integrated circuits
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for semiconductor fabrication. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating semiconductors utilizing a semiconductor fabrication system includes performing a semiconductor fabrication process on a first lot of unprocessed semiconductor substrates with a semiconductor fabrication equipment unit to form a first lot of processed substrates and communicating processing data regarding the first lot of processed substrates from the semiconductor fabrication equipment unit to a just-in-time (JIT) module of the semiconductor fabrication system. The method further includes determining a processing priority of the first lot of processed substrates and a processing priority of a second lot of unprocessed substrates at the JIT module and scheduling removal of the first lot of processed substrates from the semiconductor fabrication equipment unit and delivery of the second lot of unprocessed substrates to the semiconductor fabrication equipment unit by the JIT module based on the processing data and the priority of one or both of the first lot of processed substrates and the second lot of unprocessed substrates.
Methods for using an automated guided cart
An automated guided cart (AGC) that is configured to travel along a cart path according to generally non-precision movements is implemented to support a build process requiring precise positioning of vehicle build devices. In an example of a method of use, a vehicle build device for the build process is engaged with the AGC. When the AGC travels proximate a build operation area, the AGC can be secured in a dimensionally fixed position, with the result that both the AGC and a vehicle build device engaged with the AGC are located in precise positions. Based on the precise location of the vehicle build device, the vehicle build device can be interfaced with robots or other automated equipment according to preprogrammed and/or precise movements to carry out a build process.
AUTONOMOUS CONVEYANCE ROBOT FOR CROSS-DOCK OPERATIONS
Disclosed herein is an automated conveyance robot (ACR) for conveying movable platforms (MPs) in and out of trailers. A lift carriage at a first end of the ACR is configured to couple to the MP during movement and disengage after movement. A counterweight system at a second end of the ACR counterbalances the ACR during conveyance. The ACR comprises a front drive assembly and a rear drive assembly which are independently steerable to allow for different steering methods. The ACR can function fully automated or can be controlled.