Top 10 Benefits of AGVs

Eliminate or reduce the need for your staff to spend time moving materials. AGV solutions make movement of equipment and materials more efficient and allow your people to spend more time doing tasks of greater value-add.

AGV solutions are ideal when working in tight spaces, or when moving a load through areas with minimal clearance.

AGV’s deliver a repeated movement and repeated precision, which matters in a busy manufacturing environment.

AGV material handling equipment eliminates this risk by taking control away from a human operator. Safety sensors ensure a programmed response to any detected risk, stopping movement until a hazard has been cleared or moved away.

AGV electric tugs can be programmed to take action such as reducing speed in certain locations when visibility is reduced, or when the surface becomes wet and traction is impacted.

An AGV will travel to its destination at a set speed, faster than if the movement was conducted manually, or by pedestrian operated equipment by a person who could be delayed or distracted.

AGV electric tugs are more cost-effective than fixed automation systems. 

They are more flexible in terms of being able to carry out a wider range of tasks. Additionally, they are more redundant as they can easily be swapped out to minimise any disruption caused through faults.

MasterMover AGV electric tugs can be switched to manual operation, so if the need arises, the machine can be taken off its typical tasks and utilised to move any wheeled load within its weight capability.

AGV electric tugs that are battery-based offer 24/7 operation. The only consideration is battery charging and replacement (if using multiple batteries).

MasterMover electric tugs can be supplied with spare batteries, which can be stored and charged whilst the machine is in operation. This battery can then be swapped out in between tasks for minimal downtime.

Not only are AGV’s consistent in their function, but they also have relatively consistent costs compared to manual labour and are affordable to maintain. MasterMover electric tugs are made to the highest standards, so are reliable solutions that deliver day after day.

Firstly, we put time into understanding your application.

We’ll explore which navigation system works best.

Next, our team will look at how the AGV gets its instructions to move or ‘pulse’ to the next location.

Then, we look at where other system integrations are needed.

Depending on the environment and application, identifying the right safety systems is key.