Heavy Load AGV
Description:
The heavy-load Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is a mobile transfer cart robot designed to move heavy materials within industrial environments. It navigates using floor-mounted markers such as wires, lines, and more advanced systems like radio signals, cameras, magnets, or lasers.
Application:
Common items transported by AGVs include:
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Raw materials – such as metal parts, plastic components, or wood panels
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Finished products – including packaged goods, electronics, or machinery
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Supplies – like tools, spare parts, or production materials
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Hospital items – including food trays, clean linens, medications, and medical equipment
AGVs are used in industries such as:
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Manufacturing (assembly line transport)
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Pulp and paper
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Metal processing
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Publishing and printing
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Healthcare
With a wide range of models available, AGVs can be customized for tasks like warehouse distribution, production line support, or facility-wide deliveries.
AGV Navigation Methods:
AGVs use several navigation systems to follow predefined paths accurately. The choice of method depends on the application environment, required flexibility, and infrastructure constraints.
1. Wired Navigation
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A groove is cut into the floor, and a wire is embedded beneath the surface along the AGV’s intended path.
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The wire emits a magnetic field detected by sensors mounted at the bottom of the AGV.
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The system calculates the AGV’s position relative to the wire and adjusts steering to stay precisely on the path.
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Best for: Fixed routes in environments where permanent modifications to the floor are acceptable.
2. Optical Guidepath
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A UV-reactive strip (paint or tape) is applied to the floor surface.
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The AGV uses UV emitters and detectors to recognize the path.
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The onboard control system reads the stripes and adjusts direction to follow them accurately.
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Requires less floor modification compared to wired systems.
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Best for: Flexible setups with moderate environmental adjustments.
3. Laser Target Navigation
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Reflective markers are placed at fixed positions (e.g., walls, poles, or machinery).
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The AGV uses a laser scanner to detect these markers by emitting beams and measuring reflected signals.
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Position is determined by triangulating angles and distances to multiple reflectors.
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The AGV’s location is compared with a pre-mapped layout to guide its movement.
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Best for: Complex environments requiring high positional accuracy and flexible path changes.
Steering Control Systems:
AGVs rely on various steering mechanisms to navigate precisely along their designated paths.
1. Differential Steering (Most Common)
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Involves two independently powered drive wheels.
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AGV moves forward or backward when both wheels operate at the same speed.
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Turning is achieved by driving the wheels at different speeds—similar to a tank.
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Advantages: Simple design, no need for separate steering motors or linkages.
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Best for: Tight spaces or operations near stationary machines.
Note: Differential steering is not suitable for towing applications, as it can cause jackknifing when the AGV turns while pulling a trailer.
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