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Electronic road system generation method for an automatic guided vehicle

  • US 4,935,871 A
  • Filed: 02/23/1989
  • Issued: 06/19/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for planning a path for an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) in a facility, said AGV operates in designated areas within said facility, operation of said AGV being controlled by a first computer according to a road system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • surveying the facility layout;

    entering said facility layout into said first computer dedicated to AGV operations;

    transferring electronically said facility layout to a second computer dedicated to manufacturing process planning;

    entering said AGV path graphically into said second computer based on said facility layout; and

    transferring said AGV path to said first computer.

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