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Approach and Fork Insertion to Target Pallet Based on Image Measurement Method

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Previously, we proposed a navigation method based on image processing to move to the front of a pallet that can be detected in the field of view. We also proposed an image-processing method to estimate the inclination angle when the pallet is inclined at a pitch with respect to the running surface, such as a pallet loaded on a truck. In this study, we improved the robustness of the existing method so that the series of operations from approach to fork insertion can be realized stably without being affected by the environment. Furthermore, a series of operations from approach to fork insertion was realized by an automatic forklift (Autonomous Guided Forklift, AGF) in an indoor laboratory space simulating a warehouse.

Source: Sensors

DOI: 10.3390/s26010154

Authors: Nobuyuki Kita, Takuro Kato

Institution: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137