Next Generation “AGV”
“Autonomous automatic guided vehicle” is an automated
guided vehicle equipped with an autonomous controller that does
not require travelling guides. “Autonomous automatic guided
vehicle” is a next-generation automatic guided vehicle that
determines its travel route by calculating its current position
using a position estimation function.
- N-G AGV are computer controlled vehicles with on-board PLC Based System.
- Position feedback system to correct path.
- System management computers
- Optimising the AGV utilisation
- Tracking the material in transfer and directing the AGV traffic.
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Communication between vehicles via system
controller
- RF communication
- Electric signals
- Unobstructed movement
- Lower investment
- Higher operating savings on long
- Minimal labour cost
- Easy maintenance
- Easy to interface with other systems
- Best choice for Automated storage and retrieval system
- Flexible Manufacturing systems
- Computer Numerical control (CNC)
- Process Control Equipment
- Shop Floor control system
- Automatic Loading and unloading
- Greater reliability:
- Less environmental problems
- AGV can be replaced by another, in case of failure.
- Flexibility:
- Locations, path, P/D points can be reprogrammed
- Easy to change guide path system
- Number of vehicles can be altered depending on requirement