EDITOR ’ S CHOICE WHAT IS AN AGV ?
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AGV is short for Automated Guided Vehicle . AGVs are automated and computercontrolled transportation robots that can be used for a range of tasks . Common types of AVGs include Automated Guided Forklifts and Automated Guided picking robots .
You typically see AGVs in manufacturing and warehousing but can also be used for inspection , transportation , military and exploration applications .
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VISION
CAMERAS
For your AGV to see , you must give it eyes . Cameras can be used to capture objects and scenes in 3 dimensions and are highly useful in logistics and AGVs . This means that you can get 2D and 3D images in high resolution within a small compact system , which can generate depth data and measure distance .
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BARCODE READERS
Traceability improvements lead to performance improvement , transforming all capabilities in logistics and increasing productivity . You would typically see 1D and 2D barcode scanners in a warehouse and on an AGV . These help to track information and data , helping you keep track of what is happening .
Traceability is the biggest advantage of using a barcode scanner on an AGV , achieving higher productivity . Some are faster than ever and have great visual quality . Not forgetting they can be extremely configurable .
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SENSING AND DETECTING
Being able to sense and detect is one of the most practical , time-saving and efficient purposes of an AGV , which eliminates the use of labour .
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