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Policy Configuration

Configuration for dispatching and scheduling policies.

Schema

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: <string>
    # Additional options depend on type

  station_assignment:
    type: <string>

  batching:
    type: <string>
    max_items: <integer>
    max_weight_kg: <float>

  priority:
    type: <string>
    pick_weight: <integer>
    putaway_weight: <integer>
    replen_weight: <integer>

Task Allocation

Determines which robot receives each task.

nearest_robot

Assigns task to the closest available robot.

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: nearest_robot

Pros: Simple, minimizes immediate travel Cons: Can lead to uneven workload

auction

Robots bid based on weighted factors.

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: auction
    travel_weight: 1.0
    queue_weight: 0.5
Parameter Default Description
travel_weight 1.0 Weight for travel distance
queue_weight 0.5 Weight for station queue length

Score = travel_weight × distance + queue_weight × queue_length

Lower score wins.

workload_balanced

Balances workload across robots.

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: workload_balanced

Pros: Even utilization Cons: May increase travel distance

Station Assignment

Determines which station handles each task.

least_queue

Assigns to station with shortest queue.

policies:
  station_assignment:
    type: least_queue

Pros: Balances load across stations Cons: Doesn't consider travel distance

fastest_service

Assigns to station that will complete service soonest.

policies:
  station_assignment:
    type: fastest_service

Considers: Current queue + service times

due_time_priority

Prioritizes stations based on order due times.

policies:
  station_assignment:
    type: due_time_priority

Best for: Scenarios with strict SLAs

Batching

Controls how items are grouped for picking.

none

No batching; each task is independent.

policies:
  batching:
    type: none

station_batch

Batch items going to the same station.

policies:
  batching:
    type: station_batch
    max_items: 20
    max_weight_kg: 25.0
Parameter Description
max_items Maximum items per batch
max_weight_kg Maximum weight per batch

zone_batch

Batch items from the same zone.

policies:
  batching:
    type: zone_batch
    max_items: 15

Priority Arbitration

Determines how different task types are prioritized.

strict_priority

Fixed priority order: pick > replenishment > putaway.

policies:
  priority:
    type: strict_priority

weighted_fair

Weighted round-robin across task types.

policies:
  priority:
    type: weighted_fair
    pick_weight: 3
    putaway_weight: 1
    replen_weight: 2
Parameter Default Description
pick_weight 1 Weight for pick tasks
putaway_weight 1 Weight for putaway tasks
replen_weight 1 Weight for replenishment tasks

sla_driven

Prioritizes based on order due times.

policies:
  priority:
    type: sla_driven

Complete Examples

Basic Configuration

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: nearest_robot
  station_assignment:
    type: least_queue
  batching:
    type: none
  priority:
    type: strict_priority

High-Throughput Configuration

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: auction
    travel_weight: 1.0
    queue_weight: 0.8
  station_assignment:
    type: fastest_service
  batching:
    type: station_batch
    max_items: 25
    max_weight_kg: 30.0
  priority:
    type: strict_priority

SLA-Focused Configuration

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: workload_balanced
  station_assignment:
    type: due_time_priority
  batching:
    type: none
  priority:
    type: sla_driven

Balanced Multi-Flow

policies:
  task_allocation:
    type: auction
    travel_weight: 1.0
    queue_weight: 0.5
  station_assignment:
    type: least_queue
  batching:
    type: zone_batch
    max_items: 20
  priority:
    type: weighted_fair
    pick_weight: 4
    putaway_weight: 2
    replen_weight: 3

Policy Selection Guide

Task Allocation

Scenario Recommended
Simple, small warehouse nearest_robot
High congestion auction
Uneven workload workload_balanced

Station Assignment

Scenario Recommended
Balanced stations least_queue
Variable service times fastest_service
Strict SLAs due_time_priority

Batching

Scenario Recommended
Individual orders none
High item density station_batch
Zone-based layout zone_batch

Priority

Scenario Recommended
Pick-only operations strict_priority
Mixed operations weighted_fair
SLA requirements sla_driven