AGVs and flexible controls automation evolve

摘要

JBT implements 2D/3D camera technology to ensure successful pallet storage and retrieval missions. WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION-CENTER automation requires dynamic solutions to accept, store and retrieve a wide variety of materials and products. As a leading producer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), John Bean Technologies (JBT) understands that the fast pace of intralogistics requires highly adaptable technologies. "Our AGVs need to account for a certain level of unpredictability and reliably complete successful missions with the fewest manual touches possible," says Vijay Chhabria, R&D manager at JBT (Figure 1). "Everything from the robustness of our design down to the individual components is crucial to ensure our AGVs function at the highest level despite challenging environmental factors. As a result, our product development is a constant evolution."