What level of technical expertise is required to maintain AGVs?
Most AGV maintenance is mechanical. Background in maintaining forklifts, conveyors or machinery is sufficient to provide normal AGV maintenance. Electronic troubleshooting expertise is usually required when there is an AGV problem. Typically this includes knowledge or skill with diagnostic tools and software. Electronic problem resolution usually involves following a troubleshooting diagram/flowchart and either repairing a connection or replacing a PC board or sensor. Major AGV suppliers who provide their own control systems also provide telephone support to help in-plant technicians troubleshoot problems.
