---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002911"
title: "Counter balancing for improved robotic system efficiency"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:05.958168Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002911"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g1/1375"
  - "b65g1/1375"
  - "b65g1/1375"
  - "b65g1/137"
---

# Counter balancing for improved robotic system efficiency

## Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for counter balancing for improved robotic system efficiency. In one embodiment, an example container handling system may include a laterally movable frame moveable in a lateral direction, an upright frame supported by the laterally movable frame, and a header movably coupled to the upright frame and configured to move in a vertical direction, where the header includes an extractor, and a support assembly configured to open and close, where the support assembly is configured to receive an item from the extractor. The system may include a pulley assembly configured to drive vertical movement of the header, and a counter balance coupled to the pulley assembly, where the counter balance provides a force to counter gravitational force exerted on the header.