Under this category we can find several technologies such as vision guided (VGVs), SLAM, LiDAR, etc. The robot maps the environment and navigates using this environment as a reference. The cost of the vehicle will increase but you will save the magnetic tape and time for installatin.įree or Natural AGV Navigation means no need for rigid infrastructure such as wires, tape, or laser reflectors. It is worth it to have laser navigation if circuits are long and/or complex. Laser navigation is not invasive because it only requires some reflectors in the working area for position triangulation. The AGV chassis allows the placing of a high mast where it is possible to install a navigation sensor. LGV Navigation is a good solution for Tugger trains. On the other hand, magnetic navigation is simple and its implementation in AGVs is not expensive, so vehicles with magnetic navigation are cheaper. Magnetic navigation is reliable and easy to install and modify, but it could be costly if circuits are very long. The AGV Tugger trains must drive only forward, so they do not have to perform complex maneuvers and sometimes circuits are just loops. The magnetic navigation (tape or spots) is widely used for tuggers, specially for low cost tractors. Tugger Robots could adopt different navigation methods: Magnetic Navigation do not miss this article about AGV safety rules.īefore going ahead, if you wish to know more about navigation methods, do not forget to read this article: AGV Guidance Systems It is very important that the vehicle speed and the safety laser are combined to avoid any kind of contact with obstacles on the way. Take into consideration that vehicle speed, vehicle weight, floor surface, and the load weight will determine the time needed to stop an AGV before it makes contact with an obstacle. Towing AGVs based on manual tow tractors with Natural or Laser Navigation can drive up to 240 m/min (12 km/h - 780 ft/min). In standard Tugger AGVs' with magnetic navigation the maximum speed is around 60 m/min (195 ft/min – 1570 inch/min). Nevertheless, there are AGVs covering towing needs up to 20 ton (44.000 lbs). This capacity covers 85% of the Tugger AGVs' applications. Tugger AGVs typically have around 1,5 ton capacity (near 3.300 lbs). What is maximum load capacity of a tugger AGV?
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This kind of towing mobile robot trucks are widely used as Outdoor Automated Guided Vehicles.
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These tractors can also be used in outdoor applications. AGVs able to tow more than 5 Ton and up to 20 Ton (11.000-40.000 lbs) are typically produced from bigger tow tractors.In the following link you can learn more about agv tugger prices: How much does AGV cost? The second option is to have an AGV designed to be used only in autonomous mode