Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240311707). MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION SYSTEM AND MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION METHOD simplified abstract

MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION SYSTEM AND MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION METHOD

Organization Name

panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Tsunenori Sano of Fukuoka (JP)

Hirokazu Takehara of Fukuoka (JP)

MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION SYSTEM AND MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240311707 titled 'MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION SYSTEM AND MOBILE ROBOT ALLOCATION METHOD

The abstract describes a mobile robot allocation system consisting of an obtainer, an allocator, and an outputter. The obtainer gathers task status information for multiple areas, each containing several machines. The allocator then assigns a group of mobile robots to these areas based on the obtained task status information, with each robot moving and completing tasks within a designated area. Finally, the outputter communicates the allocation information determined by the allocator.

• The system includes an obtainer, allocator, and outputter for efficient task allocation.
• Task status information is collected for multiple areas with various machines.
• Mobile robots are allocated to specific areas based on the task status information.
• Each robot moves within an area to perform designated tasks.
• The outputter communicates the allocation information determined by the allocator.

Potential Applications: - Industrial automation - Warehouse management - Logistics and supply chain operations

Problems Solved: - Efficient allocation of tasks to mobile robots - Optimization of resources in multiple areas - Streamlining operations in complex environments

Benefits: - Increased productivity and efficiency - Reduced manual labor and human error - Enhanced task management and coordination

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Task Allocation with Mobile Robot System" This technology can be utilized in industries such as manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare for automated task allocation and improved operational efficiency.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the mobile robot allocation system improve task management in industrial settings? 2. What are the key advantages of using mobile robots for task allocation in warehouses and logistics operations?

Original Abstract Submitted

a mobile robot allocation system includes an obtainer, an allocator, and an outputter. the obtainer obtains task status information regarding a task status of each of a plurality of areas, the plurality of areas each including a plurality of machines. the allocator allocates, based on the task status information obtained by the obtainer, a plurality of mobile robots to the plurality of areas, the plurality of mobile robots each moving and performing a task in an area among the plurality of areas. the outputter outputs allocation information indicating allocation of the plurality of mobile robots performed by the allocator.