Nowadays, AGV has become an essential assistance in warehouse management and automated production line, used to consistently and predictably transport loads of material to places that generally serviced by forklift, trucks, conveyors, or manual cart transport. The functionality of AGV covers wide range of appliance, including receiving and distribution, transport in production, storage and retrieval, end-of-line transport, roll handling, etc. AGV is able to lift, rotate, and shift the goods; fetch loads from racks in deep lanes; transport products across long distance, and deliver goods onto conveyors.
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Interface with Infrastructures
AGV can be designed and set up to interact with various infrastructures according to different application.
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Interface with Infrastructures
In warehouse and distribution centers, AGV run back and forth among great number of storage platforms, including front-access shelving, drive-in shelving, cantilever etc. To accurately and efficiently complete assigned mission, AGV operation relies on a control room that executes fleet management system. Furthermore, shelves and AGV can be equipped with intelligent wireless communication system, assisting AGV navigation and shelve identification.
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Production and Processing Line
In a production environment, AGV interfaces with conveyors, stands, and end-of-line equipment (palletisers, wrappers). To accomplish pick-up and drop-off process on conveyor, handshake sensors are equipped both on AGV and offboard conveyor system, allowing smooth transfer of the load.