Patent ID: 9600798
Date: 2017-03-21
CPC Classifications: B25J,B65G,G05B,G06Q

Claim:
1. A system for automated picking and routing of an item within a materials handling facility, comprising: a first automated device configured to pick an inventory holder from an inventory location within the materials handling facility and route the inventory holder to a pick/stow station, wherein the inventory holder contains a tote that includes the item; a second automated device positioned at the pick/stow station configured to pick the item from the tote; an automated sorter configured to route the item to a packing slot associated with the item; a third automated device configured to retrieve the item from the packing slot and place the item in a container; and at least one additional automated device configured to insert protective material in the container, insert additional material in the container, seal the container, or apply a shipping label to the container.