Advantages of AGV

The main advantages derived from the use of AGVs in manufacturing environment are :

1.  Dispatching, tracking and monitoring is under the real time computer control,

2.   Better resource uses,

3.  Increased control over movement and material flow ,

4.   Reduced product damage and less material movement noise,

5.   Routing consistency with flexibility,

6.   Operational reliability in hazardous and special environment,

7.   Ability to interface with several peripheral systems like machine tools, robots and conveyor systems,

8.   Increased throughput due to  dependable on-time delivery,

9.   High location and positional accuracy, and

10. Enhanced cost savings through reduction in floor space, WIP and direct labour.