Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are designed to provide stable, repeatable, and unmanned material transportation within industrial facilities. They are widely used to replace manual forklifts, carts, and towing vehicles in scenarios where material flow is frequent, routes are relatively fixed, and operational safety is critical.
By following predefined paths or intelligent navigation logic, AGVs enable continuous point-to-point or line-based transport of materials between production stations, warehouses, inspection areas, and assembly lines. This makes them particularly suitable for facilities seeking to improve internal logistics efficiency while reducing labor dependency.
In traditional material handling operations, manufacturers often face challenges such as:
High labor costs and workforce instability
Inconsistent transport efficiency due to manual operation
Safety risks in mixed traffic environments
Difficulty scaling logistics capacity with production growth
Automated Guided Vehicles address these issues by offering standardized transport cycles, predictable movement paths, and seamless integration with production systems. AGVs ensure that materials arrive at the right place, at the right time, without interruption, enabling lean and just-in-time production models.
AGVs are widely applied across various industrial sectors, including:
Manufacturing production lines
Warehouses and distribution centers
Automotive and component assembly plants
Heavy equipment and machinery workshops
Power, metallurgy, and energy-related industries
Their modular design allows AGVs to be customized for different load types, operating environments, and automation levels, making them suitable for both light-duty and heavy-duty material transport tasks.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) |
| Load Capacity | 1 – 50 tons (customizable) |
| Drive Mode | Electric motor drive |
| Power Supply | Battery powered (optional charging modes) |
| Navigation Method | Magnetic tape / QR code / Laser navigation (optional) |
| Travel Speed | 0–40 m/min (adjustable) |
| Control System | PLC-based or industrial controller |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±5–10 mm |
| Safety Protection | Emergency stop, obstacle detection, warning alarms |
| Operating Environment | Indoor industrial environments |
| Automation Level | Semi-automated or fully automated |
To meet diverse application requirements, AGVs can be equipped with various optional components:
Automatic or opportunity charging system
Roller, chain, or lifting transfer mechanisms
Wireless communication module (Wi-Fi / industrial Ethernet)
Load sensors and overload protection
Customized frame dimensions and deck structures
Integration interfaces for MES / WMS systems
These configurations allow the AGV system to be precisely matched to production workflows and facility layouts.