Automated Guided Vehicle

Project Title

Automated Guided Vehicle

Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject Summary

Automated Guided Vehicle(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.

Typically battery powered, AGV systems consist of multiple vehicles that navigate along pre-defined guide paths. Vehicles navigate in the facility using Coloured tape, optical sensors. This guidance technology make it easy to change the routes and expand the AGV system in response to facility changes for a flexible and scalable material handling solution.

Project Objectives

Line Detection

Obstacle Avoidance

Tracking and Monitoring(using Application)

Right path finding

Adaptive to Changes in Environment

Avoid collision with other AGV’s

Project Implementation Method

Our project is battery based.we use coloured tape placed on the floor with defines the path and IR sensors make sure it stays on this track.

For obstace avoidance ultrasonic sensors are used.

For real-time control and monitoring of multiple AGVs, computer-based software uses wireless connections to collect data about each unit’s current location, then interfaces with software for destination and routing logic. The software directs the vehicles’ travel by wirelessly communicating specific tasks to the AGVs via Radio Frequency(RF) Instructions include stops, starts, changing speed, multi-point turns, reverses, diverging from the guide path, and interfacing with other material handling equipment and systems—both automated and static.

Benefits of the Project

Accountability – Once a product is onboard an AGV, it is tracked so “lost” or misplaced product will be minimized.

Facility maintenance – Collision avoidance capabilities prevent damage within the facility.

Cost control - An AGV system’s costs are very predictable, while labor costs tend to increase and can change quickly depending on local economic conditions.

Reduction in product damage – AGVs handle products gently, reducing scrap and waste.

Flexibility – An AGV’s path can be changed as production and handling needs evolve.

Safety – AGVs always follow their guide path and stop if they encounter an obstruction, improving the safety of surrounding personnel.

Scheduling – Because of their reliability and on-time delivery, AGVs improve scheduling capabilities and the efficiency of operations.

Scalability – More AGVs can be added to expand capacity and throughput.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Hardware consists of ;

Robot Chasis.

IR sensors for line detection.

Ultrasonic Sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance.

RFID for tracking.

An application, developed for monitoring and controlling

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry TransportationOther Industries Medical , Food , Manufacturing Core Technology RoboticsOther Technologies Internet of Things (IoT)Sustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	63650
Chasis	Equipment	4	2000	8000
IR sensors	Equipment	23	300	6900
ultrasonic sensor	Equipment	7	250	1750
RFID tags	Equipment	40	300	12000
RFID Reader	Equipment	4	8000	32000
Arena	Miscellaneous	1	3000	3000