AGV Insights | Sumble

What is AGV?

An AGV, or Automated Guided Vehicle, is a mobile robot that follows markers or wires in the floor, or uses vision or lasers. They are commonly used in industrial applications to transport materials around a manufacturing facility or warehouse, improving efficiency and reducing labor costs.

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What other technologies are related to AGV?

AGV Competitor Technologies

AMR

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are a direct competitor to AGVs as they also automate material transport but use more advanced navigation techniques and are more flexible.

mentioned alongside AGV in 38% (613) of relevant job posts

OHT

Overhead Transport (OHT) systems compete with AGVs, especially in cleanroom environments or where floor space is limited, by moving materials overhead.

mentioned alongside AGV in 73% (80) of relevant job posts

AGV Complementary Technologies

ASRS

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) can be used in conjunction with AGVs to automate the movement of goods into and out of storage locations.

mentioned alongside AGV in 13% (340) of relevant job posts

AS/RS

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) can be used in conjunction with AGVs to automate the movement of goods into and out of storage locations.

mentioned alongside AGV in 13% (52) of relevant job posts

MES

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) can manage and track the flow of materials transported by AGVs within a manufacturing facility.

mentioned alongside AGV in 1% (281) of relevant job posts