According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a reliable mechanism to autonomously hitch a trolley to a vehicle, e.g., an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is described herein. The described hitching mechanism includes a camera to accurately position the vehicle, a mechanical setup designed for…

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, universal hitch with load cell () to detect pull force is disclosed. The present disclosure provides techniques to automatically measure the pull force experienced by a vehicle such as an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) operating on any attached…

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, mechanical low power fail-safe brake designed for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) is described herein. The primary function of this brake is to provide braking and position-holding capabilities for the robot in the event of a power failure or…

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a motion based fails safe braking for trolleys is disclosed herein. The trolley includes a brake system that allows for safe operation of the trolley on ramps. The trolley may include various mechanical elements that act as force and displacement…