Illustrative embodiments provide a method by which artificial intelligence in combination with vision systems or cameras cooperate with a robot to automate a process for inspecting a workpiece. An illustrative method includes providing a set of cameras to image a set of workpieces that are randomly disposed in a storage area. A controller employing a neural network trained to identify workpieces then processes images from the set of cameras to identify each workpiece, and uses workpiece identity to customize the operation of an inspection system.

A system and method for automatically moving one or more items between a structure at a source location and a destination using a robot is provided. The system includes first and second vision systems to identify an item and to determine the precise location and orientation of the item at the source location and the precise location and orientation of the destination, which may or may not be in a fixed location. A controller plans the best path for the robot to follow in moving the item between the source location and the destination. An end effector on the robot picks the item from the source location, holds it as the robot moves, and places the item at the destination. The system may also check the item for quality by one or both of the vision systems. An example of loading and unloading baskets from a machine is provided.

A system for singulating objects includes a bin for receiving a collection of objects, a robotic manipulator for grasping objects from the bin, a scale for measuring a weight of the grasped objects, and a computer system for comparing measured weights to acceptable weight ranges to detect double picks. Methods include determining acceptable weight ranges by weighing a plurality of objects.

An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, a destination container location assessment system for positioning a destination container, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation.

A system and method for motion planning is presented. The system is configured, when an object is or has been in a camera field of view of a camera, to receive first image information that is generated when the camera has a first camera pose. The system is further configured to determine, based on the first image information, a first estimate of the object structure, and to identify, based on the first estimate of the object structure or based on the first image information, an object corner. The system is further configured to cause an end effector apparatus to move the camera to a second camera pose, and to receive second image information for representing the object's structure. The system is configured to determine a second estimate of the object's structure based on the second image information, and to generate a motion plan based on at least the second estimate.

A system and method for motion planning is presented. The system is configured, when an object is or has been in a camera field of view of a camera, to receive first image information that is generated when the camera has a first camera pose. The system is further configured to determine, based on the first image information, a first estimate of the object structure, and to identify, based on the first estimate of the object structure or based on the first image information, an object corner. The system is further configured to cause an end effector apparatus to move the camera to a second camera pose, and to receive second image information for representing the object's structure. The system is configured to determine a second estimate of the object's structure based on the second image information, and to generate a motion plan based on at least the second estimate.

A system for singulating objects includes a bin for receiving a collection of objects, a robotic manipulator for grasping objects from the bin, a scale for measuring a weight of the grasped objects, and a computer system for comparing measured weights to acceptable weight ranges to detect double picks. Methods include determining acceptable weight ranges by weighing a plurality of objects.

The information processing device 1B mainly includes an abstract model information acquisition unit 34X, a measurement information acquisition unit 34Y, and an abstract model generation unit 34Z. The abstract model information acquisition unit 34X is configured to acquire abstract model information I5 regarding an abstract model in which dynamics in a workspace 6 where a robot 5 performs an objective task is abstracted. The measurement information acquisition unit 34Y is configured to acquire measurement information Im indicating a measurement result in the workspace 6. The abstract model generation unit 34Z is configured to generate an abstract model Σ based on the abstract model information I5 and the measurement information Im.

An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, the supply bin receiving conveyor including sensing unit for determining an extent of advancement of the supply bin in a conveyor direction along the supply bin receiving conveyor, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation and pose.

An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The a system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, a placement planning system for determining a packing placement order for the plurality of objects, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation.