My production floor takes a lot of abuse. Can an AGV operate here?
In a production environment, a (concrete) floor has to endure a lot on a daily basis. It’s not a perfectly smooth showroom floor, it’s the real world. That’s why we’re often asked: “Can your AGVs really operate reliably here?”
That makes sense. Many production environments don’t have a perfectly level poured concrete floor. Quite the opposite. It’s precisely in the manufacturing and production industries that you see floors that have sustained significant wear and tear from years of intensive use. Forklift traffic, heavy loads, and daily production leave their mark.
We regularly visit companies where it had previously been concluded that an AGV or AMR could not operate on their production floor or was not capable of withstanding those conditions.
Our AGVs are specifically designed for industrial production environments and are built to operate reliably on floors that are constantly subjected to wear and tear. Not only are the chassis and robust design tailored to this, but the navigation technology with Continuous Mapping also plays a key role.
No lines, magnets, or renovations
While many AGVs rely on fixed lines, magnets, or other structural modifications, our AGVs use floor-structure-based navigation with Continuous Mapping. The floor scanner continuously scans the floor’s unique structure and uses this information to update the route. As a result, the AGV reliably recognizes its route, even when the floor changes due to daily use or shows new signs of wear.
That means:
- No grinding or milling of the floor.
- No need to install magnets or reflectors.
- No costly structural modifications.
- Quick implementation with minimal disruption to production.
Our AGVs are specifically designed for production environments where the floor is subjected to heavy daily wear and tear, forklifts are constantly coming and going, and dust and intensive use are the norm.
Are you unsure whether your production floor is suitable for an AGV?
During a site visit, we’ll assess—with no obligation—whether your current floor is suitable for an AGV solution. In many cases, we find that more is possible than initially thought.