Patent ID: 11953908
Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
Field: Control (Instruments)
Classification: CPC B  G  Y | IPC B  G

Claim 7:
8. A system for automated guided vehicle safety, the system comprising:
an automated guided vehicle (AGV) having a propulsion system configured to move the AGV, and a processor configured to control the propulsion system; and
a laser imaging system configured to deploy a virtual safety fence at least partially surrounding the AGV, the laser imaging system including:
a plurality of laser imaging sensors including a front sensor and a rear sensor; and
a movable boom, the front sensor being mounted to the movable boom and configured to extend in front of the housing of the AGV,

wherein the plurality of laser imaging sensors further includes a bottom sensor mounted to a front of the housing of the AGV, the bottom sensor configured to detect whether a person is disposed on a floor of the work area of the robotic manipulator.