Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Automating internal logistics is a recurring challenge for both large and small companies. Why use employee resources to move materials when these tasks can be automated, allowing employees to focus on higher-value activities? By automating material transport, organizations can optimize productivity and schedule deliveries more effectively to reduce production bottlenecks.

What is an AGV? 

AGVs (Automatic Guided Vehicles) are vehicles capable of moving autonomously, without the need for a driver. Their main function is the transport of materials along a predetermined route. They are especially useful for performing repetitive and high-frequency tasks continuously.

AGVs have been around for decades, but they are now being massively implemented in manufacturing environments, as these can no longer rely on costly and inflexible legacy technologies. They also cannot afford to continue with unproductive manual material transport, especially in the current tight labor market. AGVs offer clear advantages in terms of flexibility, cost-effectiveness, return on investment, and productivity optimization. At some point, all companies must ask themselves: Can we afford not to use AGVs?

At the Forefront of AGV Technology

Our extensive experience as AGV integrators allows us to offer a system design fully tailored to the customer, addressing their needs and presenting a project that meets them in the most effective and efficient way.

A crucial point for the success of the project once it starts is the training of plant personnel. We take care of instructing and supporting key users in the operation and control of the system to resolve any type of issue.

Control and Monitoring

AGVs are controlled and monitored from any web browser through centralized software (engine), accessible from any device: PC, Tablet, Mobile.

This engine is responsible for controlling the entire operation of the circuit followed by the AGVs, sending start/stop commands, managing incidents, and programming reading tags that the vehicles read via RFID as they move. Thanks to the system's design, it is very easy to make changes to the circuit's cadence, route, and stop times, with real-time updates, which provides great adaptability to specific needs.

It is common to install large format screens (55") on the plant to monitor the system's status in real-time: number of AGVs, real-time route, battery level, status, etc. This way, operators know the circuit's status at a glance, when the next AGV will arrive at a station, and stay informed of any incidents.

Multi-Destination

We offer flexible solutions to complex logistical problems for any company. Our multi-destination management system allows each AGV to be directed to multiple points along different routes.
We can provide custom touch screens to configure the dispatch of each load. The system will guide each AGV to its final destination fully autonomously, choosing the correct direction at each intersection.

Key Features

  • Online charging system: allows the battery to be charged at different points in the circuit, taking advantage of AGV pauses or waits.
  • Standby: a low-power mode where battery consumption is greatly reduced.
  • Auto-off: allows the AGV to be completely shut down to save even more energy.
  • Ultra-Low Speed: for safely performing approach maneuvers or tight turns.
  • Assembly line tracking: AGVs follow the product along the assembly line, enabling picking at different stations.
  • Automatic top or rear hitch: allows for capturing and releasing material carts.