“Thus it is one of our aims to make the AGV programming as simple as step 1,2 and 3.”Īccording to the Dr. “Most of other AGV software are not easy to use,” said Che Fai.
The overall AGV body is made of steel or stainless steel to allow it to be used in tough environments.Īnother important part is the software behind the AGVs and for DF Automation, they have developed their own software called NavWiz (Navigation Wizard) as the brain to operate their AGVs. A Multi-Billion Dollar Market Image Credit: DF Automation & Roboticsįor those who are still unsure as to what AGVs are, they’re industrial mobile robots that move autonomously on their own while carrying loads.Īn AGV is actuated by DC Motors and equipped with electronic components such as sensors, motor driver, computer and batteries.
Yeong Che Fai-a lecturer at University Teknologi Malaysia-along with his students Ricky Yap and Tan Ping Hua started Johor-based DF Automation & Robotics. So hoping to make a change and to make Malaysian-made “robots” more widely known throughout the world, Dr. Today, it’s relatively common to actually see humans and robots working hand-in-hand to move goods as seen in American multinational technology company Amazon’s fulfillment centre.īut although common in more developed countries, it’s rare to see AGVs in Malaysian factories, meaning that most factories still hire operators to move goods. Hence, this is where robots or so called Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) come in to assist humans in their jobs. This can be tiring and hazardous for the operator in the long run and not many want the risks associated with the job.įurthermore, it will also be a big challenge for the factory to hire workers due to the above-mentioned factors.
Thanks to their accuracy and safety features, AGVs create a safer working environment, with no accidental collisions and zero damage to product loads.
They automatically lift, rotate, and shift your goods, fetch and carry loads to and from racking, store and retrieve in block-stack or deep-stack lanes up to 10.7 m high, transport loads over long distances, and can deliver and collect loads to and from a wide range of conveyors, processing machines, palletising systems and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). Equally at home in factories, warehouses, distribution centres, and shipping areas, AGVs are a safe and secure way to increase process efficiency and improve business profitability. AGVs are used in a variety of industries to transport and store all kinds of products and materials all without human intervention.