Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system, comprising mobile robots configured to transport containers carrying goods, the automated order fulfillment system including a storage structure having an array of storage locations configured to store containers or totes, the storage structure having a first end, a second end and a length between the first and second ends, and one or more turning decks integrated into the storage structure, between the first and second ends of the storage structure, allowing the mobile robots to change direction while in the storage structure, where a turning deck of the one or more turning decks is configured so as to engage at least one of the mobile robots so as to position and stably hold the at least one of the mobile robots in a predetermined pose on the turning deck.

Abstract: An order fulfillment system includes a storage structure and integrated turning decks enabling mobile robots to pass between sections of the storage structure or to exit or enter the storage structure. An automated dispensing portion may be affixed to a turning deck, which automated dispensing portion connects with a dispensing portal. Thus, the turning deck allows direct transport of mobile robots between the storage structure and the dispensing portal.

Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system and mobile robot are disclosed, where the mobile robot includes a compliant drive for moving between levels of a multilevel storage structure.

Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system and mobile robot are disclosed, where the mobile robot includes a compliant drive for moving between levels of a multilevel storage structure.

Abstract: An order fulfillment system includes a storage structure and integrated turning decks enabling mobile robots to pass between sections of the storage structure or to exit or enter the storage structure. An automated dispensing portion may be affixed to a turning deck, which automated dispensing portion connects with a dispensing portal. Thus, the turning deck allows direct transport of mobile robots between the storage structure and the dispensing portal.

Abstract: An automated order fulfillment facility including one or more rows of storage locations for storing totes or other containers, mobile robots configured to move along and/or between rails to transfer the totes or other containers to and from the storage locations, and an energy absorbing mechanical guard mounted at a point along the rails to block or stop a runaway mobile robot. The energy absorbing mechanical guard may be configured to stop mobile robots traveling at a maximum rate of speed for the mobile robots, without damaging the mobile robots.

Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system and mobile robot are disclosed, where the mobile robot includes a compliant drive for moving between levels of a multilevel storage structure.

Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system and mobile robot are disclosed, where the mobile robot includes a compliant drive for moving between levels of a multilevel storage structure.

Abstract: A game board provided with multiple positions for placing different action figures. The base of each action figure has an arrangement of magnets that individually identify the particular figure, and each position on the game board includes a sensor for “reading” these action figure identities. When an action figure is placed in one of the positions, the corresponding position sensor identifies the figure and prompts an action appropriate to that action figure in that particular position on the board. Actions to be applied to each action figure vary depending upon game board position. Game players can also modify the magnet arrangement of each action figure to change its mood which, in turn, prompts the board to initiate a different action for that figure that suits its present mood.

Abstract: A system and method for objectively testing for ocular changes including age-related macular degeneration through reliance on involuntary physical reactions such as the fixation reflex and optokinetic nystagmus. A narrow band of visible blue light is beamed at the patient's eye through alternate apertures in a mask which are separated by a relatively small angle of subtendance at the entrance pupil. In the presence of a healthy macula, the blue light is filtered out and the fixation reflex is absent. Conversely, if the macula is in the process of degenerating by the progressive loss of protective pigments, then the impinging of the narrow band of visible blue light upon the macula, via the alternate apertures, will evoke the fixation reflex.