Thomas C Galluzzo

US Patent:

20210206006, Jul 8, 2021

Filed:

Mar 22, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/208020

Inventors:

- Pittsburgh PA, US
Thomas Galluzzo - Gibsonia PA, US

Assignee:

IAM ROBOTICS, LLC - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B25J 19/00
B25J 9/16
H01M 10/46
H02J 7/00
B25J 5/00
B60L 50/64
B60L 53/80
H01M 10/48
H01M 50/20

Abstract:

Systems and methods for improved power supply and use in a battery powered device, such as a mobile manipulation robot, are disclosed. These systems include field replaceable batteries that may be hot-swapped with no robot downtime, methods for automating battery replacement messaging and robot operation when battery power is low, and improved mechanical systems having lower energy requirements, and thus extending the lifetime of the battery operated mobile manipulation robot.

US Patent:

20190244421, Aug 8, 2019

Filed:

Apr 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/385168

Inventors:

Ricky Alan Houghton - Wexford PA, US
Thomas Galluzzo - Gibsonia PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

IAM Robotics, LLC - Sewickley PA

International Classification:

G06T 17/10
G06T 7/66
G06Q 10/08
G06T 17/00
H04N 13/243

Abstract:

Managing supply chain inventory is accomplished by measuring the dimensions and the weight of a product. A plurality of images of the product is obtained. The shape of the outer surface of the product is determined. The center of gravity of the product can be calculated. A product model that includes a three dimensional representation of the shape of a configuration of the product and optionally the center of gravity of the product is generated. The product model is stored in memory for future use.

US Patent:

20180293536, Oct 11, 2018

Filed:

Apr 9, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/947921

Inventors:

Thomas Galluzzo - Gibsonia PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jean-Sebastian Valois - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

IAM ROBOTICS, LLC - Sewickley PA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G05D 1/00
B25J 15/06
B25J 19/02
B65G 1/137
G05D 1/02
B25J 5/00
B25J 9/00
B25J 9/16
B25J 11/00
B25J 15/00
B60P 1/54

Abstract:

A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.

US Patent:

20180104829, Apr 19, 2018

Filed:

Oct 16, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/785207

Inventors:

Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US
Thomas Galluzzo - Gibsonia PA, US
Steve C. Brown - Gibsonia PA, US

Assignee:

IAM Robotics, LLC - Sewickley PA

International Classification:

B25J 19/00
B25J 5/00
B25J 9/16
B60L 11/18
H01M 2/10
H01M 10/46
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

Systems and methods for improved power supply and use in a battery powered device, such as a mobile manipulation robot, are disclosed. These systems include field replaceable batteries that may be hot-swapped with no robot downtime, methods for automating battery replacement messaging and robot operation when battery power is low, and improved mechanical systems having lower energy requirements, and thus extending the lifetime of the battery operated mobile manipulation robot.

US Patent:

20180032949, Feb 1, 2018

Filed:

Oct 9, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/728080

Inventors:

Thomas Galluzzo - Gibsonia PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jean-Sebastien Valois - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

IAM ROBOTICS, LLC - Sewickley PA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
B65G 1/137
B25J 9/16
B25J 11/00
G05D 1/02
B25J 15/06
B25J 19/02
B60P 1/54
G05D 1/00
B25J 5/00
B25J 9/00
B25J 15/00

Abstract:

A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.

US Patent:

20170024896, Jan 26, 2017

Filed:

Jul 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/205519

Inventors:

- Pittsburgh PA, US
Thomas Galluzzo - Allison Park PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US

International Classification:

G06T 7/00
G06T 7/60
H04N 13/02
G06T 17/10
G06Q 10/08
G06K 19/06

Abstract:

Managing supply chain inventory is accomplished by measuring the dimensions and the weight of a product. A plurality of images of the product is obtained. The shape of the outer surface of the product is determined. The center of gravity of the product can be calculated. A product model that includes a three dimensional representation of the shape of a configuration of the product and optionally the center of gravity of the product is generated. The product model is stored in memory for future use.

US Patent:

20150332213, Nov 19, 2015

Filed:

Jul 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/808235

Inventors:

Thomas Galluzzo - Allison Park PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ricky Houghton - Wexford PA, US

Assignee:

IAM Robotics, LLC - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
B25J 11/00
B25J 15/06
B25J 9/16
B25J 15/00
G05D 1/00
B25J 9/00

Abstract:

A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.

US Patent:

20150032252, Jan 29, 2015

Filed:

Jul 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/340896

Inventors:

Thomas Galluzzo - Allison Park PA, US
Jean Sebastien Valois - Pittsburgh PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

IAM Robotics, LLC - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B65G 1/06
B60P 1/54
B25J 18/00
B25J 15/06
G05D 1/02
B25J 9/16

US Classification:

700218, 414555, 700215, 901 1, 901 2, 901 47

Abstract:

A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.