search Sign In | Contact MHI | Join MHI HOME ABOUT FIND SOLUTIONS LEARNING CENTER NEWS & MEDIA FOR MEMBERS Home Learning Center Fundamentals Automatic Guided Vehicles Automatic Guided Vehicles Typical AGV applications include transportation of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods in support of manufacturing production lines. Previous Next Overview Computer-controlled and wheel-based, automatic guided vehicles (AGV) are load carriers that travel along the floor of a facility without an onboard operator or driver. Their movement is directed by a combination of software and sensor-based guidance systems. Because they move on a predictable path with precisely controlled acceleration and deceleration, and include automatic obstacle detection bumpers, AGVs provide safe movement of loads. Typical AGV applications include transportation of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods in support of manufacturing production lines, and storage/retrieval or other movements in support of picking in warehousing and distribution applications. What Is an Automatic Guided Vehicle? How Are Automatic Guided Vehicles Used? What Are the Benefits? Where Are Automatic Guided Vehicles Used? Learn More About Automatic Guided Vehicles Learning Center Fundamentals Glossary Automated Storage / Retrieval Systems Automatic Guided Vehicles Automatic Identification / Data Collection Casters / Wheels Controls Conveyors Dock Equipment Ergonomics Hoisting Equipment Industrial Robots Integrated Material Handling Systems Lift Trucks Material Handling Monorail Systems / Workstation Cranes Order Fulfillment Overhead Cranes Packaging Protective Guarding Racks Software Sortation Storage Market Research Standards Careers College Industry Council Scholarships About Join MHI Leadership Events Calendar Jobs at MHI Diversity Equity and Inclusion Contact Privacy Statement Terms & Conditions Identity Guidelines Advertise with MHI Find Solutions Members Industry Groups Case Studies Publications Trade Shows Trade Show Presentations Blog Learning Center Fundamentals Market Research Standards Careers College Industry Council Scholarships News & Media News MHI Solutions MHI view Podcast Blogs Social Media For Members My Account My Opportunities MHI Connect Communities Career Forum Market Intelligence MHI View Videos 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 | Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: (704) 676-1190 Connect With Us LinkedIn Twitter Facebook YouTube RSS Blog MHIview Copyright MHI © 2021. All Rights Reserved