![]() However, self-guided vehicles don’t just transport materials, they are also used for work-in-process applications and transporting the completed goods.ĪGVs are also widely used to support the process of picking and handling - both inbound and outbound - for replenishment. The market has rapidly increased during the 21st century, and these mobile robots are now common across several industry sectors.ĪGVs are capable of reliably delivering necessary materials without the need for human assistance, ensuring that there is minimal interruption to the production line. The first AGV was introduced in the 1950s, by Barrett Electronics, and was guided by a wire in the floor that performed a simple towing action. Here, John Young, APAC sales director as an automation parts supplier, EU Automation, discusses how AGVs have evolved from simple materials handlers to intelligent autonomous robots.ĪVGs are mobile robots that follow a set of rules, be it signals or markers, during navigation. ![]() ![]() While these driverless vehicles might be in the distant future for consumers, they ensure manufacturing plants can improve productivity, manufacturing flexibility and production flow. ![]() There were over 138,700 automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in the world during 2019, of which 41,000 were deployed in China. ![]()
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