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    Automated Guided Vehicle System by Laukik P Raut

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    This document provides an overview of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It defines AGVs as self-propelled vehicles that transport materials along predetermined pathways without human operation. The document discusses the history of AGVs and describes common types including driverless trains, pallet trucks, and unit load carriers. It also outlines benefits such as reduced costs and labor, and explains common navigation methods like wired, tape, and laser guidance. Finally, it lists example applications for AGVs in transporting raw materials, work-in-process, pallets, and finished goods.

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    This document provides an overview of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It defines AGVs as self-propelled vehicles that transport materials along predetermined pathways without human operation. The document discusses the history of AGVs and describes common types including driverless trains, pallet trucks, and unit load carriers. It also outlines benefits such as reduced costs and labor, and explains common navigation methods like wired, tape, and laser guidance. Finally, it lists example applications for AGVs in transporting raw materials, work-in-process, pallets, and finished goods.

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    This document provides an overview of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It defines AGVs as self-propelled vehicles that transport materials along predetermined pathways without human operation. The document discusses the history of AGVs and describes common types including driverless trains, pallet trucks, and unit load carriers. It also outlines benefits such as reduced costs and labor, and explains common navigation methods like wired, tape, and laser guidance. Finally, it lists example applications for AGVs in transporting raw materials, work-in-process, pallets, and finished goods.

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    This document provides an overview of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It defines AGVs as self-propelled vehicles that transport materials along predetermined pathways without human operation. The document discusses the history of AGVs and describes common types including driverless trains, pallet trucks, and unit load carriers. It also outlines benefits such as reduced costs and labor, and explains common navigation methods like wired, tape, and laser guidance. Finally, it lists example applications for AGVs in transporting raw materials, work-in-process, pallets, and finished goods.

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    “AUTOMATED GUIDED

    VEHICLES”

    Laukik P Raut
    Department of Mechanical Engineering
    CONTENTS

     Introduction
     History of AGV’S
     What is AGV?
     Types of AGV’s
     Why consider AGV’s
     Types of navigations in AGV’s
     Applications of AGV’s
    Introduction
    AGVs increase efficiency and reduce costs by helping to
    automate a manufacturing facility or warehouse.

    AGVs can carry loads or tow objects behind them in


    trailers. The trailers can be used to move raw materials
    or finished product. The AGV can also store objects on a
    bed. some AGVs use fork lifts to lift objects for storage.
    AGVs are employed in nearly every industry, including,
    paper, metals, newspaper and general manufacturing.
    Continued…
    An AGV can also be called a laser guided vehicle(LGV)
    or self-guided vehicle (SGV). In Germany the
    technology is also called Fahrerlose Transport system
    (FTS) and in Sweden Forarlosa trucker.

    AGVs are available in a variety of models and can be


    used to move products on an assembly line, transport
    goods throughout a plant or warehouse.
    What is AGV?
    AGV is a material handling system that uses
    independently operated, self-propelled vehicles
    guided along defined pathways.
    Types of AGV’S
     Driverless trains

     AGV’s pallet trucks

     Unit load carriers


    Driverless trains:-
     It consists of a towing vehicle that pulls one or more
    trailers to form a train.
     This type is applicable in moving heavy pay loads
    over large distance in warehouses or factories with
    or without intermediate pickup and drop off points
    along the route.
     It consists of 5-10 trailers and is an efficient
    transport system.
     The towing capacity is up to 60,000 pounds
    Driverless train
    Driverless train
    AGV Pallet Trucks:-
     Pallet trucks are used to move palletized loads
    along predetermined routes.
     The capacity of an AGV pallet truck ranges up
    to several thousand kilograms and some are
    capable of handling two pallets.
     It is achieved for vertical movement to reach
    loads on racks and shelves.
    AGV Pallet Truck
    AGV Pallet Truck

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    Unit load carriers:-
     These are used to move unit loads from one
    station to another.
     It is also used for automatic loading and
    unloading of pallets by means of rollers.
     Load capacity ranges up to 250 kg or less.
     Especially these vehicles are designed to move
    small loads.
    Unit load carrier
    Unit load carrier
    Why consider AGVs?
     Reduces the labor cost.
     Flexible.
     Intelligent.
     Time consuming.
     Can significantly reduce production &
    warehouse costs.
     Transforming the materials handling industry.
    Types of navigation in AGV’S
     Wired navigation

     Guide tape navigation

     Laser target navigation


    Wired navigation
     The wired sensor is placed on bottom of the
    AGV’S and is placed facing the ground.
     A slot is cut in the ground and a wire is placed
    approximately 1 inch below the ground.
     The sensors detects the radio frequency
    being transmitted from the wire and follows
    it.
    wired navigation AGV’S
    Guide tape navigation
     The AGV’S( some known as automated guided carts or AGC’S) use
    magnetic tape for the guide path.
     The AGC’S is fitted with the appropriate guide
    sensors to follow the path of the tape.
     It is considered a “passive” system since it
    does not require the guide medium to be
    energized as wire does.
    Guide tape navigation AGV’S
    Laser target navigation
     The AGV’S carry’s a laser transmitter and
    receiver on a rotating turret.
     The laser is sent off then received again the
    angle and distances are automatically
    calculated and stored into AGV’S memory.
     The AGV’S has reflector map stored in
    memory and can correct its position based on
    errors between the expected and received
    measurements.
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    Continued…

     It can then navigate to a destination target


    using the constantly updating position.
    Laser target navigation AGV’S
    Common AGV Applications
    Automated Guided Vehicles can be used in a wide
    variety of applications to transport many different
    types of material including pallets, rolls, racks, carts,
    and containers.

    Raw Material Handling:-


    AGVs are commonly used to transport raw materials
    such as paper, steel, rubber, metal, and plastic. This
    includes transporting materials from receiving to the
    warehouse, and delivering materials directly to
    production lines.
    Work-in-Process Movement:-
    Work-in-Process movement is one of the first
    applications where automated guided vehicles
    were used, and includes the repetitive
    movement of materials throughout the
    manufacturing process.
    Pallet Handling:-
    Pallet handling is an extremely popular
    application for AGVs as repetitive movement of
    pallets is very common in manufacturing and
    distribution facilities.
    Finished Product Handling:-

    Moving finished goods from manufacturing


    to storage or shipping is the final movement of
    materials before they are delivered to
    customers. These movements often require the
    gentlest material handling because the products
    are complete and subject to damage from rough
    handling.
    Pallet handling Finished goods handling
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