Oceaneering International has developed a flexible material handling system that can operate in various weather conditions and handle different loads. The system includes an autonomous vehicle that can navigate along a predetermined path, avoiding obstacles with an obstacle avoidance system. A supervisor coordinates the vehicle’s movements and assigns tasks. GlobalData’s report on Oceaneering International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Oceaneering International, Autonomous freight management was a key innovation area identified from patents. Oceaneering International's grant share as of March 2024 was 41%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Autonomous material handling system with obstacle avoidance and gps tracking
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11960299B2) outlines a system for material handling in an area, featuring an autonomous vehicle equipped with a controllably automatable forklift, a vehicle mover, an autonomous navigator, and an obstacle avoidance system. The system also includes a rechargeable power system, a GPS base station, and a supervisor/orchestrator to coordinate movement and assign tasks to the autonomous vehicle. The vehicle traversal path can be within closed or open areas, with the ability to handle outdoor weather conditions. The system can interact with external devices like a remote input/output box, weather station, or yard management system.
Moreover, the patent describes a method for load movement using the system, involving deploying the system in an area, identifying load positions, commanding the autonomous vehicle to travel to the load position, detecting obstacles along the traversal path, and engaging the load with the forklift. The method is suitable for outdoor areas used for inventory, distribution, and staging, including cargo areas, construction sites, agricultural distribution sites, and manufacturing facilities. Additionally, the method includes navigating the autonomous vehicle to a maintenance shed for recharging and maintenance purposes, with features like a battery charger and an autonomous vehicle automatic docking system for seamless operations. The system also incorporates an ultra-wideband anchor for tracking personnel and manual vehicles in the area, enhancing overall efficiency and safety in material handling operations.
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