Frequently Asked Questions

How do AGVs route themselves to selected destinations?

There are two general methods for routing AGVs to destinations:

• Centralized Routing Controller — The AGVs are directed through the path network by a central control device. At path branches, the central controller directs the AGV on which path to take.
• Onboard Vehicle Routing — Each AGV is capable of making its own routing decisions as it proceeds to its next destination. At path branches, the AGV determines which path should be taken depending on the current destination.

Systems that do not require a centralized controller have greater redundancy because a central controller failure would otherwise stop all vehicle movement. However, with AGVs that have onboard routing intelligence, a failure only affects that AGV — not the whole fleet.