Automated Guided Vehicle Project for Smart Home Manufacturing

Project Background

The client had already automated its production lines, but material handling was still completed manually. To further improve efficiency and reduce repetitive labor, the client wanted to replace these manual transport tasks with AGVs, allowing workers to focus on more technical responsibilities such as equipment maintenance, system monitoring, and process adjustment.

Solutions

Pickup and Drop off Workflow Design

Empty Blister Tray Delivery Workflow

Full Load Pickup Workflow

AGV Type Selection

Technical Parameters Description
Chassis Brand XianGong
Structural and Electrical Design Chuangjingrui
Overall Industrial Design Chuangjingrui
AGV Dimensions 1000 (L) × 700 (W) × 828 (H) mm
Navigation Method Laser SLAM Navigation
Drive Type Dual Wheel Differential Drive
Max Payload 150 kg
Continuous Runtime > 8 h
Max Speed 1.5 m/s
Repeat Positioning Accuracy ±10 mm, ±0.5°
Charging Method Manual / Automatic
Power Supply 48V / 24Ah (LiFePO4)
Communication Method WiFi (2.4G / 5G Dual Band)
Traversability Slope < 5%, Step Height < 5 mm, Gap < 30 mm
Color Customizable

AGV Quantity Calculation

Area Hourly Output AGV Workflow Total Cycle Time
(min/trip)
Production Takt
(min/trip)
AGV Quantity Actual AGV Quantity
A-1 Lane 14 Parking Point → Empty Blister Tray Conveyor → Tray Loader Infeed → Tray Loader Outfeed → Full Blister Tray Conveyor Line → Parking Point 7.51 8.57 1.47 9
A-2 Lane 14 Parking Point → Empty Blister Tray Conveyor → Tray Loader Infeed → Tray Loader Outfeed → Full Blister Tray Conveyor Line → Parking Point 6.97 8.57 1.37
A-3 Lane 14 Parking Point → Empty Blister Tray Conveyor → Tray Loader Infeed → Tray Loader Outfeed → Full Blister Tray Conveyor Line → Parking Point 7.13 8.57 1.40
B-1 Lane 14 Parking Point → Empty Blister Tray Conveyor → Tray Loader Infeed → Tray Loader Outfeed → Full Blister Tray Conveyor Line → Parking Point 7.51 8.57 1.47
B-2 Lane 14 Parking Point → Empty Blister Tray Conveyor → Tray Loader Infeed → Tray Loader Outfeed → Full Blister Tray Conveyor Line → Parking Point 6.97 8.57 1.37
B-3 Lane 14 Parking Point → Empty Blister Tray Conveyor → Tray Loader Infeed → Tray Loader Outfeed → Full Blister Tray Conveyor Line → Parking Point 6.97 8.57 1.37

Note: A combined operation means the AGV completes one trip by delivering one full blister tray load and returning with one empty blister tray bin. In this project, all quantity calculations are based on one full load bin and one empty bin per trip. Based on this model, the required quantity is 9 roller type AGVs. To handle peak flow more reliably, we recommend purchasing 11 AGVs.

Digital Twin Scene Configuration

The display below presents a digital twin scene built for the project site. Users can configure the scene themselves according to actual application needs, without writing any code.

Project ROI Analysis

ROI Analysis

The value of this project comes from reducing manual transport, improving delivery efficiency, and creating a more stable and intelligent material handling process. In addition to labor savings, the AGV system also improves factory image and supports future smart manufacturing upgrades.

Estimated Payback Period: 2 Years

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