A vehicle to collect and transport flat articles; the vehicle being configured to transport at least 500 kg; the vehicle comprises a frame having at least one support device, which is configured to receive a plurality of flat articles; a first moving device, which is configured to move said vehicle; at least one holding device, which is configured to hold, grab and release at least one flat ceramic article; and a moving assembly to move at least one of either the holding device or said support device relative to the other one along at least one moving trajectory, which is at least partially vertical.

An elongated container has a convex shape with a bulge defining a center width of the elongated container. An apparatus and method for lifting the elongated container are described. The apparatus performs a pick operation from a front side of the elongated container. The pick operation includes approaching and gripping the elongated container from the front side. During the pick operation, an outer dimension of the apparatus in a direction perpendicular to an elongated direction defined by the elongated container is smaller than the center width of the elongated container.

An apparatus for installing and removing glass panels and methods of using the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base portion, a back support structure secured to the base portion, and a glass adjustment system moveably coupled to the back support structure. Methods for using the apparatus to install and remove glass panels from, for example, ice rink boards, are also disclosed.

An apparatus for installing and removing glass panels and methods of using the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base portion, a back support structure secured to the base portion, and a glass adjustment system moveably coupled to the back support structure. Methods for using the apparatus to install and remove glass panels from, for example, ice rink boards, are also disclosed.

A method of gathering at least one item from an area is provided. The method includes providing at least one grasping mechanism for capturing at least one item, gathering information regarding a first item, including information regarding the first item's orientation in the area, and determining whether the grasping mechanism is able to capture the first item from the area based on the information regarding the first item's orientation. The method further includes manipulating, via the grasping mechanism, the first item if necessary based on the information regarding the first item's orientation to ensure the first item is in an orientation in which the grasping mechanism is able to capture the first item from the area, and capturing the first item with the grasping mechanism and moving the first item to another area.

A mobile manipulator robot having a pneumatic charging system. The mobile robot includes an energy source and a charging system to charge the energy source. The charging system includes a coupler having a mating end configured to mate with an external pneumatic supply system to access a pneumatic supply and a pneumatic actuator disposed downstream of the coupler. The pneumatic actuator is configured to convert energy from the pneumatic supply to charge the energy source. The pneumatic actuator may be an air motor or a piezo.

An industrial truck includes a base chassis, a rigid transport frame having at least one transport platform on which goods are transportable and at least one supporting beam which is arranged above the at least one transport platform, a lifting apparatus which raises, lowers and laterally shifts the rigid transport frame, and a moving apparatus which raises, lowers and laterally shifts the goods at least relative to the rigid transport frame. The moving apparatus is mounted on the at least one supporting beam.

An apparatus for installing and removing glass panels and methods of using the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base portion, a back support structure secured to the base portion, and a glass adjustment system moveably coupled to the back support structure. Methods for using the apparatus to install and remove glass panels from, for example, ice rink boards, are also disclosed.

Disclosed is an automated carrying system. The automated carrying system comprises a control center (40) and self-guided transport equipment (10). The automated carrying system is used for providing command information, which includes a target area, target goods, and a delivery destination. The self-guided transport equipment is electrically connected to a control center. The automated carrying system is configured to perform the following steps: controlling the self-guided transport equipment to enter the target area according to the command information; controlling the self-guided transport equipment to capture images in the target area; determining whether the image contains goods; if the image contains goods, determining whether the goods are the target goods; and if the goods are the target goods, controlling the self-guided transport equipment to pick up and carry the goods to the delivery destination.

An apparatus for installing and removing glass panels and methods of using the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base portion, a back support structure secured to the base portion, and a glass adjustment system moveably coupled to the back support structure. Methods for using the apparatus to install and remove glass panels from, for example, ice rink boards, are also disclosed.