Frequently Asked Questions

How safe are AGVs compared with other material handling methods?

AGVs are very safe, particularly when compared with manual material handling methods. There are hundreds of injuries per year resulting from manual forklifts, however there are probably less than a dozen AGV injuries per year.

The exemplary safety record of AGVs is due to a number of factors. They travel at 2 mph, which is walking speed. They have numerous safety devices to prevent accidents such as flashing lights, audible devices, physical emergency bumpers, passive infrared and sonar devices. In addition, ANSI regulations specify layout requirements, stopping distances and other safety related items to insure safe implementation of AGV systems.