| inertial | laser | wire |
 Laser guidance affords
maximum flexibility and accuracy of the vehicle fleet. Changes to
paths or vehicle tasks are done via computer with a few clicks of
the mouse. AGV Products uses Intelligent
Computer Optimized Navigation [iCon] technology on all of its
Laser Guided Vehicles.
Changes to the vehicles' paths do not require
an interruption of your manufacturing process, and generally may be
completed much more quickly than changes to a wire or
intertial based
system.
Due to its ease of use, flexibility and upgradeability, Laser Guidance
is the technology most recommended by AGV Products.
Reflective targets are mounted throughout
the facility where the AGVs will operate.
Once the area has been surveyed and mapped, this information is
stored on an onboard industrial PC. The positions of the
reflective targets are also stored within the computer's memory. A
rotating, class 1 laser navigation device mounted atop the vehicle
bounces its harmless laser beam off of the targets, then uses the
data to determine its position and speed in the operational area. |
Commercially Available SICK Hardware
360° Laser Scanner for Angle Measuring to Reflective Targets
Non-Relevant Reflections are Ignored Automatically
Easy Installation & Navigation Changes
Simple Cylindrical Reflective Targets |
