SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TASK ASSIGNMENT MANAGEMENT

1 . A computer-implemented method for assigning tasks to a plurality of associates to complete a mission, the method comprising:

detecting, at a processor, the mission to be performed by analyzing data sent from the plurality of associates;

in response to the detecting, identifying, by the processor, the mission based on associated store information comprising an inventory status, sales data, and a set of predetermined rules;

generating, by the processor, a queue of tasks to complete the mission based on priorities and dependencies of the tasks, wherein each task is prioritized based on a safety level and a timeliness for the associate to perform the task, and the sales data associated with the task;

determining, by the processor, a task for each associate whose profile defines best abilities matching a predetermined task dataset and the associated store information, wherein an associate profile comprises an experience level, skills, a skill level, a location zone, a cost, and a speed to perform the task, and wherein the predetermined task dataset comprises a task value, dependency, skills required, and timeliness;

assigning, by the processor, based on the determining, for each associate, the queue of tasks to the plurality of the associates to complete the tasks;

receiving, by the processor, from each of the associates, a notification of a completion of an assigned task;

verifying, by the processor, the completion of the assigned task; and

determining, by the processor, completion of the mission when each task of the queue of tasks for the mission is verified to be completed.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined task dataset further comprises location data, priority, material required, recurrence, a risk to perform a task, a lost opportunity cost, and an awake cycle for continuous performance.

3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein assigning the queue of tasks to the plurality of the associates further comprises, based on associate profiles and the predetermined task dataset of a task:

identifying the associates which are able to complete the task based on the associate profiles;

determining the cost to perform the task associated with each associates;

determining the priority of the task;

determining a duration of the task; and

determining the lost opportunity cost of the task.

4 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

detecting, at the processor, the mission to be performed by the plurality of associates by analyzing signals sent from one or more sensors.

5 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

identifying, by a distributed video analytics system, a completion of the assigned task.

6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of associates are robots.

7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein each task is prioritized based on the safety level and timeliness for the associate to perform the task, and the sales data related to the task.

8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the tasks are completed sequentially to complete the mission.

9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the tasks are completed in parallel to complete the mission.

10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the timeliness of the task is defined to be a time to perform the task and a period of time to complete the task.

11 . A system for assigning tasks to a plurality of associates to complete a mission, the system comprising:

a processor;

one or more sensors in communication with the processor; and

non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:

detecting the mission to be performed by analyzing data sent from the plurality of associates;

in response to the detecting, identifying the mission based on an associated store information comprising an inventory status, sales data, and a set of predetermined rules;

generating a queue of tasks to complete the mission based on priorities and dependencies of the tasks, wherein each task is prioritized based on a safety level and a timeliness for the associate to perform the task, and the sales data associated with the task;

determining a task for each associate whose profile defines best abilities matching a predetermined task dataset and the associated store information, wherein an associate profile comprises an experience level, skills, a skill level, a location zone, a cost, and a speed to perform the task, and wherein the predetermined task dataset comprises a task value, dependency, skills required, and a task timeliness;

assigning, based on a determination for each associate, the queue of tasks to the plurality of the associates to complete the tasks;

receiving, by the processor, from each of the associates, a notification of a completion of an assigned task;

verifying, by the processor, the completion of the assigned task; and

determining, by the processor, completion of the mission when each task of the queue of tasks for the mission is verified to be completed.

12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the predetermined task dataset further comprises location data, priority, duration, material required, recurrence, risk to perform a task, a lost opportunity cost, and an awake cycle for continuous performance.

13 . The system of claim 12 , wherein assigning the queue of tasks to the plurality of the associates further comprising, based on associate profiles and the predetermined task dataset of a task:

identifying the associates which are able to complete the task based on the associate profiles;

determining the cost to perform the task associated with each associates;

determining the priority of the task;

determining the duration of the task; and

determining the lost opportunity cost of the task.

14 . The system of claim 11 , further comprising the instructions executed to cause the processor to perform the operations comprising:

detecting, at the processor, the mission to be performed by the plurality of associates by analyzing signals sent from the one or more sensors.

15 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of associates are robots.

16 . The system of claim 11 , wherein a distributed video analytics system is used to identify the completion of the assigned task.

17 . The system of claim 11 , wherein each task is prioritized based on the safety level and timeliness for the associate to perform the task, and the sales data related to the task.

18 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the tasks are completed sequentially to complete the mission.

19 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the tasks are completed in parallel to complete the mission.

20 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the timeliness of the task is defined to be a time to perform the task and a period of time to complete the task.