Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for autonomously loading cargo into a vehicle. Cargo is stacked into a storage apparatus of an autonomous mobile robot in a pre-loading configuration based on a predetermined loading configuration. A signal is received indicating a location of the vehicle to be loaded with the cargo. The robot autonomously navigates to the location of the vehicle. The robot scans one or more fiducial marks located on a first piece of cargo in the storage apparatus with an imaging sensor, wherein the fiducial marks are configured to communicate one or more manipulation points of the first piece of cargo when scanned. The robot manipulates the first piece of cargo at the manipulation points and loads the first piece of cargo into the designated area of the vehicle. The robot repeatedly scans and manipulates a next piece of cargo until a predetermined amount of cargo has been loaded into the designated area.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for autonomously loading cargo into a vehicle. Cargo is stacked into a storage apparatus of an autonomous mobile robot in a pre-loading configuration based on a predetermined loading configuration. A signal is received indicating a location of the vehicle to be loaded with the cargo. The robot autonomously navigates to the location of the vehicle. The robot scans one or more fiducial marks located on a first piece of cargo in the storage apparatus with an imaging sensor, wherein the fiducial marks are configured to communicate one or more manipulation points of the first piece of cargo when scanned. The robot manipulates the first piece of cargo at the manipulation points and loads the first piece of cargo into the designated area of the vehicle. The robot repeatedly scans and manipulates a next piece of cargo until a predetermined amount of cargo has been loaded into the designated area.

Abstract: A forklift apparatus includes a base that moves in a generally horizontal direction. The base carries a mast that includes a lower section and an upper section. The upper section pivots relative to the lower section between a first storage orientation and a second operating orientation. In the second operating orientation, the upper section forms an upward continuation of the lower section. The mast carries a lifting structure that can selectively engage an object. A drive structure moves the lifting structure in a generally vertical direction when the upper section is in the second operating orientation.

Abstract: A forklift apparatus includes a base that moves in a generally horizontal direction. The base carries a mast that includes a lower section and an upper section. The upper section pivots relative to the lower section between a first storage orientation and a second operating orientation. In the second operating orientation, the upper section forms an upward continuation of the lower section. The mast carries a lifting structure that can selectively engage an object. A drive structure moves the lifting structure in a generally vertical direction when the upper section is in the second operating orientation.