A system for performing measurements in storage containers for storing items includes a framework structure. The storage containers are stored in an automated storage system. The framework structure forms a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing the storage containers. The grid structure forms vertical storage columns each having a horizontal area defined by the size of an access opening to the vertical storage columns between rails of a rail system. The rail system is arranged on top of the framework structure. The rail system provides available routes for container handling vehicles handling and transferring the storage containers to and from the storage columns. Each vehicle includes a vehicle controller communicating with a central computer system controlling the operation of the storage system. A container handling platform of a container handling vehicle includes measuring equipment configured to perform measurements in containers and includes a communication unit configured to communicate measurement data to a computer system.

Equipment for the logistics of slab-shaped articles comprising one supplying plane of at least one slab-shaped article; one robotic gripping group of the slab-shaped article; a (tangible) movement component/unit/device/machine (or the like) of the gripping group along one direction of movement; a plurality of temporary storage stations of the slab-shaped article; one supporting frame of the slab-shaped article supported as an integral part to the movement component/unit/device/machine; and one unloading station of the supporting frame; wherein the gripping group is adapted to: take the slab-shaped article from the supplying plane; place the slab-shaped article on one of the storage stations; and take the slab-shaped article from one of the storage stations to place it on the supporting frame.

An object processing system is disclosed that includes a plurality of track sections, and a plurality of remotely actuatable carriers for controlled movement along at least portions of the plurality of track sections, wherein each of the remotely controllable carriers is adapted to support and transport an object processing bin.

A measuring system for monitoring atmospheric conditions in an automated storage and retrieval system including a framework structure. The framework structure forms a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing storage containers for storing items. The grid structure forms vertical storage columns each having a horizontal area defined by the size of an access opening of the vertical storage columns. A rail system is arranged on the framework structure defining the circumference of each access opening on top of each storage column. The rail system provides available routes for container handling vehicles handling and transferring the storage containers to and from the storage columns. The at least one container handling vehicle has at least one rechargeable power source. A container handling platform has a first set of grippers for handling the storage containers. The measuring system includes at least one box-shaped measuring unit of the same size and features as a storage container. The box-shaped measuring unit includes measuring equipment for measuring at least one atmospheric condition within the grid structure, a transmitter for transmitting measurement data to a computer system, at least one rechargeable power source, and a data recorder for recording the measurement data. The box-shaped measuring unit includes at least one piece of measuring equipment on all sides of the box-shaped measuring unit.

The disclosure relates to a method for traffic routing of transportation means in a high-bay warehouse, comprising at least two storage levels, at least one level of transport with at least one option for a transportation means for accessing and/or leaving the level of transport.

A management system for managing entering and dispatching of products to be managed in a warehouse. The warehouse includes racks, a transfer robot, and picking stations. The management system comprises: a product group generation module configured to generate, based on relevance among products in the picking work, product groups; an allocated-rack determination module configured to determine, for each one of the product groups, allocation of the racks; an allocated-picking station determination module configured to determine, for each one of the product groups, allocation of the picking stations; and a transfer robot controller configured to control the transfer robot. The allocated-picking station determination module determines the picking stations that is at a shortest distance from the racks that is allocated to the product group, as the picking stations that is to be allocated to the product group.

According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a system for collection of products, the system comprising: at least one carrier (8) for carrying products (40); a collection point (14), at which collection point a user (10) of the system can remove products from the carrier; and a transporter arrangement (16, 20) for transporting the carrier to the collection point; wherein the system is arranged to physically inhibit (42) removal of the carrier by the user from the collection point.

Systems and methods described herein are directed to an environment involving a plurality of robots, wherein for receipt of a plurality of orders, the systems and methods generate a plurality of task batches to fulfill the plurality of orders; generate a parameter set for execution by the plurality of robots to execute the plurality of task batches. For a determination by a controller that one or more of the plurality of robots is to execute the plurality of task batches, the systems and methods load the parameter set; and control the one or more of the plurality of robots based on the loaded parameter set to execute the task batch.

Autonomous mobile robots include transfer systems that may receive multiple items for delivery to one or more destinations. The transfer systems may be specifically configured to detect and identify items that are placed on loading surfaces, and to independently discharge specific items at selected destinations or to selected recipients. The transfer systems feature loading surfaces that may be defined by a plurality of independently operable conveyors to receive or discharge items, by independently operable floors that allow items to pass therethrough, or by independently operable diverters for detecting and expelling items therefrom. The transfer systems may receive items from, or discharge items to, one or more humans, other robots, or other systems such as conveyors, chutes, robotic arms or other mechanical implements or effectors, and be aligned at any angle or provided at any height, as desired.

Disclosed are a shelf device, a robot and a warehousing system. The shelf device comprises: at least two shelves spaced apart, a channel being defined between two adjacent shelves; a track assembly located above the channel and detachably connected to tops of the two adjacent shelves. The track assembly is provided with a track extending in a passing direction of the channel. The track is adapted to be fitted with a robot moving along the channel to limit its position. The stability of the overall structure of the shelf device can be improved and the deformation efficiency of the shelves can be reduced, thereby improving the stability and success rate of the robot to access the material boxes.