Frequently Asked Questions

Select below to find answers to your most frequently asked questions about automatic guided vehicle systems.

1. When were automatic guided vehicles first developed?
2. How many systems have been installed?
3. What are the general types of AGVs?
4. What are the basic functions performed by AGVS controls?
5. How do AGV control systems differ?
6. What are the types of AGV navigation systems?
7. How big is the AGVS market in the United States?
8. How many companies supply AGV systems and how can I compare these companies?
9. What are some general considerations for AGVS?
10. What is the typical value of spare parts to maintain?
11. Can AGVS be leased?
12. What level of technical expertise is required to maintain AGVs?
13. What factors affect the useful life of AGVs?
14. How safe are AGVs compared with other material handling methods?
15. How do AGVs avoid running into each other while operating on the same path?
16. How are destinations given to AGVs?
17. How do AGVs route themselves to selected destinations?
18. What are the possible ways to call or dispatch AGVs?
19. How is AGV battery charging done?
20. Can AGVs operate on ramps?
21. What are some of the guidelines for laying out an AGV path?
22. Can AGVs from different manufacturers be mixed into the same path?
23. Are there industry standards for AGVS?