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Optimization of a Cart Capacity Using the Three-Dimensional Single Bin Packing Problem for a Serving Robot

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Information Technology Convergence

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Given a set of rectangular-shaped items such as dishes, cups, saucers, or forks and a rectangular tray of a cart, the three-dimensional single bin packing problem (3D-BPP) involves orthogonally packing a subset of the items within the tray. If the value of an item is given by its volume, the objective is to maximize the covered volume of the tray. Thus, this paper aims to optimize the transport capacity of a serving robot carrying a cart. This experiment, the first of its type, proves the feasibility of this endeavor efficiently.

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This research was supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (grant No. 2012-0003583).

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Khil, A., Lee, KH. (2013). Optimization of a Cart Capacity Using the Three-Dimensional Single Bin Packing Problem for a Serving Robot. In: Park, J.J., Barolli, L., Xhafa, F., Jeong, H.Y. (eds) Information Technology Convergence. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 253. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6996-0_105

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