AGV: What is an Automated Guided Vehicle and how it works
What is an AGV
An AGV is an unmanned industrial vehicle designed to automatically move materials and goods.
These systems are used in manufacturing environments where it is necessary to reduce internal transport times, improve safety, and minimize operational errors.
How an AGV Works
Navigation system: The AGV follows predetermined paths using sensors, floor markers, magnetic guides, or laser navigation systems.
Control System: Central software coordinates routes, missions, and operational priorities.
Power Supply: The required power is supplied by rechargeable industrial batteries, which are increasingly based on LiFePO4 technology.
Advantages of AGV
- Reduction in operating costs
- Improved safety
- Production continuity
- Reduction in human error
- Greater logistical efficiency
Batteries for AGV
The battery is one of the most important components of an AGV.
Modern industrial applications require high operational availability, fast recharging, and a long service life.
For this reason, many companies are adopting lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, a technology that offers high safety, thermal stability, and reliability even in high-demand applications.
Aliant solutions for AGV
AGV applications are among the typical uses of custom batteries for industrial electrification. Aliant develops custom LiFePO4 batteries designed to meet the manufacturer’s duty cycles, operating conditions, and integration requirements. View more product lines
The solutions can integrate proprietary BMS systems for advanced energy monitoring and management.
For more information, see the dedicated section
