CPC B65G 1/1373 (2013.01) [G05B 15/02 (2013.01); G06Q 10/0875 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A system comprising:
a storage unit configured to be operable for a distribution of products or items;
a widget device including:
a shell;
a steel strip, rail, equipment or structure associated with the storage unit to hold the widget device at a desired location associated with a corresponding product or item;
a sensor or camera for detecting missing items on the storage unit using artificial intelligence or machine vision technology;
a motor or induction power unit to move said device to the desired position or location;
a product moving device tool mounted to the shell and configured to operate to deliver the corresponding product or item to a transfer system or to equipment; and
a processor programmed to operate the widget device to control a position of the widget device with respect to the storage unit; and
a computing system programmed to execute the steps of:
receiving an order notification indicating an order;
identifying items included in the order; and
assigning one or more widget devices to retrieve items in an order.
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