WHAT IS AN AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE?

An automated guided vehicle, or AGV for short, is a computer-controlled and wheel-based load carriers that travel along the floor of a facility without an on-board operator or driver. Their movement is directed by a combination of software and sensor-based guidance systems.

With labor accounting for 74% of a lift truck’s operating costs, AGV’s are used to replace manually operated material handling vehicles that may be repetitive. By freeing operators from repetitive, low-value tasks, AGV’s can create a more rewarding work environment, raising engagement and lowering turnover.
Automated guided vehicles from Raymond offer a flexible, easy-to-implement, vision-guided solution requiring no changes to your facility or interruption to your operation. From inbound to outbound, simple cross-docking to more involved workflows, Raymond Courier trucks can seamlessly and reliably automate a variety of tasks in warehousing, distribution and manufacturing operations.