Automated Guided Vehicle Systems

This professional book provides a comprehensive overview of the modern organisational tool of intralogistics. Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGV Systems) are floor-based systems thatare used internally inside and/or outside of buildings. Since the mid-1990s, AGV Systemshave successfully penetrated almost all sectors of industry and many public areas, suchas hospitals. The technological standards of all AGV-relevant components and functionsare explained and numerous practical examples, e.g. from the automotive, electrical andfood industries, are presented. Another focus is the practical planning of such intralogistics systems based on the VDI guidelines, including hints and tips for successful projectmanagement when introducing an AGV System. This edition has been completely revised,restructured and reflects the rapid developments in technology and markets.