AGV
Business & Finance abbreviation · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade
| Stands for | Automated guided vehicle |
|---|---|
| Categories | Business & Finance |
AGV stands for Automated guided vehicle, a logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviation.
Driverless vehicle that moves materials in factories and warehouses along fixed routes guided by wires, magnetic tape, reflectors or markers.
Example: AGVs tow parts carts from the warehouse to the assembly line.
Usage notes
AGVs follow predefined paths, unlike autonomous mobile robots, which navigate freely. Amazon acquired warehouse robot maker Kiva Systems in 2012.
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