Automated Guided Vehicle Systems Can Truly Optimize the Cost of Your Business Operations
Most people’s perception of mobile robotics is still something quite futuristic. Even in a country like the U.S. the application and use of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) has been limited. As compared conveyor engines, few organizations are even exposed to this technological advancement. Fewer organizations recognize the need or the benefits of having a good AGV in their factory. Vehicle reliability, cost and complexity are some of the other barriers that have contained the adoption of AGVS. Once upon a time, the largest corporates mainly in the automotive segment could justify and use these multi-million dollar robotic material handling systems. Today, many U.S. manufacturers find that technology will ultimately optimize their material flow and get back good returns on investment. Roughly, every first vehicle, in an organization costs $250,000 due to engineering costs. Subsequently each additional vehicle costs about $100,000 and these costs vary based on the type of application and vehicle feature.
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