Magnetic Tape

Technology

• A magnetic tape is applied to the floor surface or entrenched in the cement floor
• A special sensor onboard the AGV detects the magnetic field, and allows the AGV to follow the guide tape
• Transponders and side tape edges are used to signal the AGV to stop, turn , or perform some special action

Components

• Safety scanners used for obstacle detection and for positioning accuracy
• Magnetic pickup
• On-board computer to control the AGV and interface with supervisory system and/or PLC system

Accuracy

• +/-1.3 cm (+/- 0.5 inches)

Advantages

• Quick installation
• Low cost