System Design of AGVS

The decision procedure related to the system design is very complicated in nature. Some issues are to be addressed that includes:

• Number of vehicles required
• Guide path layout
• Selection of guide path type & vehicle type
• Flow path design
• Type of flow path in the layout
• Position & number of load transfer points and load transfer station storage space.

Operational issues like the routes used via the vehicles during operation are as well taken into consideration. There ought to be a synergy among the operational and design features for the successful implementation of AGVS.