Automated Guided Vehicle: What’s trending in and around the industry?
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have come forth as a widely-demanded technology due to its unavoidable benefits. An AGV can be simply understood as a fully-automated transport system . The vehicle provides benefits ranging from better workforce safety, reduced production time, and low operational costs. The industry is driven by some of the massive technological trends such as the rapid adoption of mobile robots, Industry 4.0, and advancements in navigation technology. Automated Guided Vehicle Getting familiar: The what, why and where of automated guided vehicles What is an automated guided vehicle? Automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems help in moving and transporting items in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers without any fixed conveying system or manual intervention. It follows configurable guide paths to optimize storage, picking, and transport functionality in the premium space environment. The last few decades witnessed significant advan...