LOAD SINGULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A system and method for singulating loads are disclosed. The system (20) includes a plurality of similarly configured load manipulation cells arranged to form an array. Each cell has a generally planar upper surface (24) and an actuation system configured for operation independent of the actuation systems of the other cells. The system further includes a sensing system (30, 40) operable to identify the general location of loads positioned on the array and a controller (42) configured to receive input from the sensing system and send commands to the actuation systems (34) to singulate the loads positioned on the array. The controller is configured to process loads received in a continuous flow.