what is agv

An Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is a self-propelled vehicle that follows a predetermined path or uses sensors and software to navigate through a facility without an onboard operator. AGVs are different from Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) because they follow along marked long lines or wires on the floor, or use radio waves, vision cameras, magnets, or lasers for navigation. 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, and deliver loads. AGVs are used in a variety of applications, such as transporting raw materials from receiving to the warehouse or delivering materials directly to production lines. They are also used in inbound and outbound handling for replenishment and for picking. AGVs are a safe automation solution for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. AGVs employ a lot of technology to ensure they do not hit one another and make sure they get to their destination. AGVs are battery-operated and usually fitted with motion stop sensors and kick stops for added safety. AGVs offer exceptional accountability once a product is loaded onto an AGV, minimizing misplaced products. AGVs require a lot of money to get started with, but they do their jobs with high efficiency.