Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV’s) are built to autonomously navigate and transport loads across a wide range of industries. From automotive and logistics to consumer goods and industrial processes, these cutting-edge robots redefine efficiency and precision.
AGVs automate repetitive and dull tasks, so you can streamline your operations and reduce costs.
Our AGVs ensure that deliveries are timely and traceable, making your intralogistics operations more efficient and less prone to human errors.
AGVs are designed to adapt to your business’s intralogistics needs.
Our AGVs work collaboratively with operators and other robots and elements of your plant thanks to their robust safety architecture.
AGVs are mobile vehicles designed to automatically navigate and transport loads within facilities such as warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centres. They operate using various navigation systems, including laser sensors, magnetic strips, or vision systems, and are guided by pre-defined routes or real-time positioning, enabling efficient and precise movement without human intervention.
AGVs improve safety by reducing human error and accidents, increasing operational efficiency through consistent and predictable movement, lowering labour costs, and enhancing flexibility in material handling. They also facilitate just-in-time delivery and optimise space utilisation by navigating tight areas.
AGVs utilise several navigation methods, including laser guidance, magnetic tape, inertial systems, vision-based systems, or hybrid approaches. Laser-guided AGVs, which we provide, for example, utilise rotating lasers to detect reflectors placed around the facility, allowing them to follow precise paths and ensuring accuracy and adaptability to changes.
Yes, AGVs can be customised with various load-handling attachments such as pallets, bins, carts, or specialised fixtures. They are capable of transporting diverse loads across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and more, accommodating different weight capacities and load sizes. Take a look at how we customised our Straddle AGV for the dairy industry-leading company, Fonterra.
AGVs are typically integrated via communication protocols, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or industrial networks like CANbus or Profibus. They can be linked with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for seamless coordination, scheduling, and real-time tracking.
Our AGVs are equipped with obstacle detection sensors, emergency stop buttons, safety zone monitoring, and collision avoidance algorithms. These features ensure safe operation around personnel and equipment, complying with industry safety standards.
Deployment involves site assessment, defining routes and workflows, selecting appropriate AGV types, system integration, and commissioning. Training staff and establishing maintenance routines are also essential for optimal operation and longevity.
While AGVs are highly versatile, their suitability depends on factors like load size, payload, environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor, temperature), and navigation complexity. They are most effective in structured environments with defined pathways and can be customised to meet specific industry needs.
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