The most common applications of AGVs are currently as AGV handling robots or AGV carts, primarily used for automated logistics handling and transportation. The common applications of AGV intelligent handling robots in the following industries are:
Manufacturing: AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) robots on the market are primarily used for material handling in the manufacturing industry. AGVs are highly efficient, accurate, and flexible in completing material handling tasks in manufacturing. As a basic material handling tool, AGV applications have penetrated into various industries such as machining, home appliance manufacturing, microelectronics manufacturing, and cigarette production, with the manufacturing and processing sector being the most widespread application area for AGVs.
Specialized industries: In the military, AGVs, based on autonomous driving, are integrated with other detection and dismantling equipment for battlefield mine clearance and site reconnaissance. In steel mills, AGVs are used for transporting furnace materials, reducing the labor intensity of workers. In nuclear power plants and facilities using nuclear radiation for preservation and storage, AGVs are used for transporting goods, avoiding hazardous radiation. In film and roll warehouses, AGVs can accurately and reliably transport materials and semi-finished products in dark environments.
Food and beverage service industry: In the future, AGVs are expected to play a significant role in the service industry, such as basic tasks like serving food, tea, and water in restaurants, which can all be accomplished by AGV transport robots.
Food and pharmaceutical industries: The application of AGVs is also gaining attention in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals, where there are special requirements for cleanliness, safety, and zero emissions in handling operations.
With the gradual development of factory automation and computer-integrated manufacturing system technologies, as well as the widespread application of flexible manufacturing systems and automated storage and retrieval systems, AGVs, as an essential automated handling and loading/unloading means to connect and regulate discrete logistics management systems to make their operations continuous, have seen rapid development in their application scope and technological level.
