Abstract
A scoop for a tidying robot including a scoop base, scoop back, scoop bottom, and scoop bottom linear actuator. The scoop bottom is expandable and includes at least one side that can be extended or retracted using the scoop bottom linear actuator. The scoop can also include foldable walls, a scoop lip, and a front pushing linear actuator to push the scoop bottom forward. The method for using the scoop includes extending the scoop bottom outwards or forwards, loading objects, transporting and unloading the objects, and retracting the scoop bottom.