Automated Guided Vehicle

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Automated Guided Vehicle

• January 27th, 2005
• Student Name Trevor Skipp
• Instructor A. A Arroyo
• University of Florida
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• EEL 5666 Intelligent Machine Design Laboratory

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Summary

• In traditional warehouses, human error has a
  negative effect on safety, efficiency, and
  quality.
• These expenses are reduced with the introduction
  of an autonomous vehicle.
• A driverless, intelligent forklift can quickly
  and safely traverses a warehouse.

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Manufacturing Requirements

• Faster product turn-around
• Smaller warehouses
• Better safety records

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AGV Behaviors

• Line following to relocate pallets within a model
  warehouse
• RF communication with an ASRS
• User input from a remote control
• Obstacle Detection

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Model Warehouse

• Shipping and receiving docks
• Additional docks for temporary storage

DOCKS
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Conclusion

• The AGV can be a viable solution to warehouse
  problems.