QComp Technologies, Inc
Greenville, WI 54942
Jun 21, 2007 Used in palletizing applications, Q20ZA automated guided vehicle (AGV) is equipped with dual Sick S300 Safety Laser scanners that provide 360° field of protection. Each scanner, positioned on opposite corners of AGV, is linked to vehicle's PLC and wheel-drive encoder. If obstruction is detected in warning zone, vehicle slows down to a halt until obstruction is removed. Safety scanners also automatically change sensing ranges based on speed and steering angle.

Creform Corp.
Greer, SC 29652-0830
May 23, 2006 Featuring low profile design, BST AGV Drive Unit consists of drive motor, 24 Vdc power supply, control electronics, and guidance sensors. Unit travels along magnetic tape guide path, glides under stationary push cart, and engages cart by extending catch pin into cart's frame. Drive then conveys cart to required workstations or load/unload points and disengages from cart. Offering capacity of 1,100 lb, unit provides unidirectional travel with speed range of 13-164 fpm.

Webb, Jervis B., Company
Farmington Hills, MI 48331 5624
Mar 21, 2006 Designed for 24/7 trailer loading and warehousing, SmartLoader(TM) provides unmanned solution that adapts to various trailer sizes and skew angles without manual modification. Inertial guidance system relies upon transponders embedded in floor that identify its exact location. AGV maneuvers around warehouse utilizing Vehicle Control Computer, which maintains intended path and performs required tasks, and integrates with WMS for real-time control.

Q Comp Technologies, Inc.
Greenville, WI 54942
Oct 07, 2005 Using laser guided system, Automated Guided Vehicle features lift capacity of 2,000 lb, 2-stage mast for 110 in. vertical lift, and can travel at 230 fpm. By adding AGV to palletizing process, manufacturers can eliminate use of pallet conveyors and damage caused by human error. Supported by Danaher NDC8 platform, driverless automated forklift can be navigated through manufacturing plants using routes and path information that have been downloaded through wireless LAN.

AGV Products, Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28227
Sep 28, 2004 Included in Odyssey line of Automated Guided Vehicles, TW-6 laser-guided robotic towing vehicle is rated with 6,000 lb capacity but can pull as much as 13,000 lb. Features include dual laser bumper systems, automatic unhitch and tow design, and point-and-click function that facilitates guidepath changes. Modular design accommodates different battery and drive configurations, and hitch package can be altered to accommodate varying towing scenarios.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60601
Jun 04, 2003 FLEXITRACK® vehicles read path mapped on floor with removable adhesive tape. Units are capable of towing or carrying loads from 300–3,000 lb. Powered by 24 or 48 Vdc batteries, they travel up to 2.3 fps. Each vehicle can store up to 20 different paths in memory. System can be controlled by FLEXIMANAGER®, which consists of central control unit, call terminals, visualization and validation terminals, and 433 MHz RF communication unit with range of 1,000 ft.

Worksmart Systems
Peabody, MA 01960
Oct 01, 2002 FlexiMate® moves single or multiple loads of up to 3,300 lbs on wheeled trolleys, pallets, containers, and rolls. Battery-operated vehicle executes various logistical assignments; its program memory stores up to 17 routing tracks concurrently. Optical guidance system follows routes marked on floor with stainless steel foil. Vehicle speed is maintained at 2.5 km/h for careful load handling. Overall vehicle size of 52.5 x 30 X 28 in. (L x H x W) allows for 28 in. turning circle.