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

Claim 8:
9. 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 AGV is configured to store a plurality of payloads, and the robotic manipulator is configured to place one or more of the plurality of payloads into empty positions within a storage rack disposed adjacent to the work area of the robotic manipulator.