Automated guided vehicle: a tailor-made logistics solution
Automatic guided vehicle is an autonomous system that is revolutionizing logistics flows in industrial environments. At EOS, we design and build this type of vehicle to meet your production, safety and performance requirements.
What is an automated guided vehicle and how does it work?
An Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is a motorized vehicle capable of moving around a warehouse or factory without human intervention. It transports goods or components repeatedly, precisely and safely. These guidance vehicles use advanced technologies to ensure their navigation. Their aim is to streamline logistics flows, reduce human risks and optimize production rates.
AGV systems are integrated into a connected environment, interacting with production lines, storage areas or logistics management software. Thanks to their on-board intelligence, these autonomous vehicles anticipate obstacles, adapt to changes in trajectory and guarantee reliable, continuous automation.
At EOS, we don’t just deliver a standard product. Every AGV project begins with an in-depth study of your site, safety and speed constraints. We take care of mechanical design, automatic guidance integration, software development, manufacturing and on-site commissioning. You benefit from support from A to Z, with a single point of contact.
What are the different
guidance technologies available?
There are several technologies available to enable a self-guided vehicle to travel autonomously and safely.
At EOS, we master the most innovative guidance solutions, including :
with the Lidar Loc system (Sick), the AGV locates itself by scanning the contours of the environment. Ideal for evolving or complex sites.
reflective strips are installed in the environment for precise navigation.
the AGV follows a colored line drawn on the ground. A cost-effective, easy-to-implement solution.
ground codes provide the AGV with precise position data, optimizing its autonomy.
UWB beacons fixed in the environment send signals that the AGV uses to position itself precisely.
We also master other technologies, such as wire guidance (inductive guidance), magnetic strips or other variants of radio frequency. We offer these solutions for specific projects, such as retrofits.
When you choose EOS, you’re choosing a partner with expertise in industrial automation, capable of providing a reliable, scalable AGV system perfectly adapted to your environment. Our mission: to design robust, high-performance and safe automated guided vehicles to meet the most stringent industrial requirements.
Which guidance technologies are reserved for retrofit projects?
We are also experts in other automatic guidance technologies, mainly used for retrofits: inductive wire guidance, magnetic strips and certain radio-frequency solutions.
These options are suitable for existing infrastructures requiring targeted, cost-effective modernization.
All in all, our self-guiding vehicles optimize your logistics flows thanks to customized design, cutting-edge technology and perfect mastery of navigation systems.
Whatever your configuration, we have the right AGV solution to automate and secure your production.
