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AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE SYSTEM

  • US 20160266578A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2015
  • Published: 09/15/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) system, comprising:

  • a. one or more AGVs;

    b. a control system onboard the AGV, said control system comprising;

    a computer processor;

    a memory unit;

    a communications device utilizing wireless input/output (“

    I/O”

    ) for receiving and sending communications, including task(s) and instruction(s) to be performed to the AGV;

    a routing system for determining travel routes for the AGV to perform the required task; and

    a navigation system to direct the AGV along the determined travel route while avoiding other AGVs and impediments along the travel route; and

    c. a facility communications unit comprising utilizing wireless I/O to provide instructions to AGVs for tasks to be performed by the AGVs, and also to receive instructions or information from the AGVs regarding the tasks being performed by the AGVs.

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