AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) Navigation

The use of RTLS to guide and track autonomous vehicles within industrial facilities. Combines real-time position data with control systems for precise routing, collision avoidance, and fleet coordination. Enables dynamic navigation without physical guides while maintaining centimeter-level accuracy. Provides continuous position updates typically 1-10 times per second.

Use of RTLS technology to support autonomous vehicle navigation in industrial facilities. Modern AGV systems combine multiple technologies: primary navigation typically uses laser/LiDAR scanners (±2 cm accuracy) or magnetic tape/guide wires, while RTLS provides secondary positioning for traffic management, collision avoidance, and fleet coordination. RTLS enables central system visibility of all AGV positions simultaneously (10-50 vehicles typical per facility), coordinates traffic at intersections, manages charging station queuing, and provides backup positioning if primary navigation fails. UWB-based systems are preferred for AGV support due to 10-30 cm accuracy and 10 Hz update rates. Critical integration requirement is sub-200ms total system latency to enable real-time collision avoidance decisions.