---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003032"
title: "Power saving load-handling devices"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:52.326138Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003032"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g1/04"
  - "b65g1/04"
  - "h02j9/005"
  - "h02j9/005"
  - "b65g1/04"
  - "b65g1/04"
---

# Power saving load-handling devices

## Abstract

An automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) comprises a tracked system on which load handling devices move, and a transmitter to transmit commands. Each load handling device has a plurality of sub-systems controlled by a controller, a power source, a receiver circuitry. The controller has the ability to disable and enable power for a low-power / sleep / wake / power or energy saving mode, and enable power for periodic controller activation, depending on commands received by the receiver circuitry and sub-systems. An associated method, data processing system and computer program are also disclosed.