Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a drivetrain coupled to the frame, a base assembly coupled to the frame, and a lifting implement coupled to and supported on the base assembly. The lifting implement includes a platform, a cradle rotatably coupled to and supported on the platform so that the cradle, a scissor assembly coupled between the platform and the base assembly, and a lift actuator coupled between the base assembly and the scissor assembly. The lift actuator is configured to selectively raise the cradle relative to the base assembly. The lift actuator is a multi-stage telescoping actuator that includes a base stage, an intermediate stage, and an outer stage. The base stage is coupled to the base assembly, the outer stage is coupled to the scissor assembly, and the intermediate stage is arranged between the base stage and the outer stage.

Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a work platform configured to support an operator, and a lift assembly having a first end portion coupled to the chassis and a second end portion coupled to the work platform. The lift assembly includes a first band and a second band each including a deployed portion and a stored portion where the deployed portion of the first band engaging the deployed portion of the second band to form a support column at least partially supporting the work platform, at least one storage area containing the stored portion of the first band and the stored portion of the second band, and an actuator configured to drive the stored portion of the first band and the second band to exit the at least one storage area and increase a length of the support column such that the support column raises the work platform.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a platform, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a plurality of scissor layers, an actuator, and a kicker assembly. The kicker assembly includes a kicker with opposing first and second kicker ends and a guide. In a first stage, the kicker is movably engaged with the at least one other of the plurality of scissor layers proximate the second kicker end, such that an actuator force partially passes directly from the second kicker end to the at least one of the plurality of scissor layers. In a second stage, the kicker is disengaged from the at least one of the plurality of scissor layers such that the actuator force partially passes through the guide and the at least one of the plurality of scissor layers.

Abstract: A system for transporting products throughout a manufacturing environment includes a mobile robot including a frame including a mounting interface, a tractive element coupled to the frame, a motor coupled to the frame and configured to drive the tractive element to propel the mobile robot, and a controller configured to control the motor to navigate the mobile robot along a predetermined path. The system includes a first implement including a first implement interface configured to be coupled to a first type of product and a first base frame configured to be removably coupled to the mounting interface of the frame. The system includes a second implement including a second implement interface configured to be coupled to a second type of product and a second base frame configured to be removably coupled to the mounting interface of the frame.

Abstract: A system for transporting products throughout a manufacturing environment, includes a mobile robot including a frame, a tractive element coupled to the frame, a motor coupled to the frame and configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, at least one sensor configured to collect sensor data regarding a surrounding environment of the vehicle, an interface configured to engage a product, a lift assembly coupling the interface to the frame and configured to raise the interface relative to the frame, and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the at least one sensor, and the lift assembly. The controller is configured to control the motor and the lift assembly based on information from the at least one sensor to autonomously transport the product.

Abstract: A cart interface for coupling a cart to a vehicle includes a mounting bracket configured to be coupled to the vehicle, a cam plate, an actuator, a first pin assembly, and a second pin assembly. The cam plate is pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket. The actuator is coupled to the mounting bracket and the cam plate and configured to rotate the cam plate relative to the mounting bracket. The first pin assembly is coupled to the cam plate. The second pin assembly is coupled to the cam plate. Rotation of the cam plate is configured to cause the first pin assembly and the second pin assembly to move upward to engage the cart.

Abstract: A vehicle coupling system includes a first vehicle, a second vehicle, and a tow bar. The first vehicle includes a drive motor configured to propel the first vehicle and a lifting implement configured to support a product for movement. The second vehicle includes a lifting implement configured to support the product for movement. The tow bar is coupled to the first vehicle at a first end of the tow bar and coupled to the second vehicle at a second end of the tow bar opposite the first end. Responsive to the drive motor propelling the first vehicle, the tow bar exerts a force on the second vehicle to maintain a space between the second vehicle and the first vehicle.

Abstract: A system includes a cart including a plurality of tractive elements and a platform configured to support a load and a vehicle including: a chassis, a drivetrain configured to propel the vehicle, a pin movably coupled to the chassis and configured to engage the cart to couple the cart to the chassis, an actuator assembly including at least one actuator, wherein the actuator assembly is configured to raise the pin relative to the chassis; and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator assembly and the drivetrain, wherein the controller is configured to: control the drivetrain to propel the vehicle to a position in which the pin is positioned beneath the cart; and control the actuator assembly to raise the pin until the pin engages the cart to couple the cart to the chassis.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle system includes a vehicle including a base assembly having a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and side surfaces extending between the front surface and the rear surface. A sensor system is coupled to the base assembly and configured to detect one or more objects located in an area near the vehicle. The sensor system includes a first sensor oriented parallel with at least one of the front surface, the rear surface, or the side surfaces, and a second sensor oriented non-parallel with the front surface, the rear surface, and the side surfaces. A control system is configured to receive a communication regarding the detection of the one or more objects from the sensor system and generate one or more controls for at least one of the base assembly or one or more tractive elements.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a drivetrain coupled to the frame, a base assembly coupled to the frame, and a lifting implement coupled to and supported on the base assembly. The lifting implement includes a platform, a cradle rotatably coupled to and supported on the platform so that the cradle, a scissor assembly coupled between the platform and the base assembly, and a lift actuator coupled between the base assembly and the scissor assembly. The lift actuator is configured to selectively raise the cradle relative to the base assembly. The lift actuator is a multi-stage telescoping actuator that includes a base stage, an intermediate stage, and an outer stage. The base stage is coupled to the base assembly, the outer stage is coupled to the scissor assembly, and the intermediate stage is arranged between the base stage and the outer stage.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a frame, a tractive element, a drive motor, and a cart interface. The cart interface includes a base frame coupled to the frame assembly of the vehicle, and a first and second pin assembly. The first and second pin assembly each include first pin configured to engage a cart and a actuator configured to raise the pin relative to the frame. The first pin assembly also includes a first linear actuator configured to bias the first pin relative to the first linear actuator and to permit relative movement between the first pin and first linear actuator. The cart interface includes a first actuator to reposition the first pin independently of the second pin and is configured to hold the pin in either of a lowered position, a raised position above a lowered position and an intermediate position between the raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: A manufacturing system includes a vehicle configured to facilitate movement of a product throughout a manufacturing environment. The vehicle assembly includes a chassis, an interface coupled to the chassis and configured to support the product, and a sensor coupled to the interface. The sensor is operatively coupled to a controller, which is configured to receive sensor data, receive current stage of assembly of a product, determine an expected force based on the current stage of assembly, and compare the measured force and expected force. In response to a determination that the measured force differs from the expected force, the controller provides a notification to the user of the current status of the product.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a platform, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a first scissor layer, a second scissor layer, and a third scissor layer each including an inner arm pivotally coupled to an outer arm. The first scissor layer has a first middle axis offset vertically from a first end axis center point. A kicker assembly couples an actuator configured to raise and lower the platform to the second scissor layer and the third scissor layer. The kicker assembly includes a kicker with opposing first and second kicker ends. The kicker is pivotally coupled to the second scissor layer and releasably coupled to the third scissor layer. The actuator rotates the kicker relative to the second scissor layer. A guide is coupled to the kicker and configured to limit the rotation of the kicker.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a platform, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a first scissor layer, a second scissor layer, and a third scissor layer each including an inner arm pivotally coupled to an outer arm. The first scissor layer has a first middle axis offset vertically from a first end axis center point. A kicker assembly couples an actuator configured to raise and lower the platform to the second scissor layer and the third scissor layer. The kicker assembly includes a kicker with opposing first and second kicker ends. The kicker is pivotally coupled to the second scissor layer and releasably coupled to the third scissor layer. The actuator rotates the kicker relative to the second scissor layer. A guide is coupled to the kicker and configured to limit the rotation of the kicker.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a platform, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a first scissor layer, a second scissor layer, and a third scissor layer each including an inner arm pivotally coupled to an outer arm. The first scissor layer has a first middle axis offset vertically from a first end axis center point. A kicker assembly couples an actuator configured to raise and lower the platform to the second scissor layer and the third scissor layer. The kicker assembly includes a kicker with opposing first and second kicker ends. The kicker is pivotally coupled to the second scissor layer and releasably coupled to the third scissor layer. The actuator rotates the kicker relative to the second scissor layer. A guide is coupled to the kicker and configured to limit the rotation of the kicker.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a platform, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a first scissor layer, a second scissor layer, and a third scissor layer each including an inner arm pivotally coupled to an outer arm. The first scissor layer has a first middle axis offset vertically from a first end axis center point. A kicker assembly couples an actuator configured to raise and lower the platform to the second scissor layer and the third scissor layer. The kicker assembly includes a kicker with opposing first and second kicker ends. The kicker is pivotally coupled to the second scissor layer and releasably coupled to the third scissor layer. The actuator rotates the kicker relative to the second scissor layer. A guide is coupled to the kicker and configured to limit the rotation of the kicker.