AGV Consulting
Why choose Rossnell for consultation support?
Implementing a new Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system requires meticulous planning and expert guidance to ensure seamless integration and maximum efficiency. Engaging Rossnell, a consultant with over two decades of experience advising on AGV system design and implementation for numerous Fortune 500 companies, is essential for success. Rossnell’s extensive expertise enables us to provide tailored recommendations, ensuring the system aligns with specific business objectives while optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. Our proven track record equips us to identify potential challenges early, mitigate risks, and streamline deployment processes. By leveraging Rossnell’s strategic insights, businesses can achieve a robust, scalable AGV solution that drives long-term operational success and competitive advantage.
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) travel in a warehouse differs significantly from fork truck travel due to their automated, pre-programmed nature and operational design. AGVs follow fixed or dynamically calculated paths using advanced navigation systems like laser guidance, magnetic tracks, or vision-based sensors, ensuring precise, consistent, and predictable movement. This minimizes human error, optimizes routes, and enhances safety by adhering strictly to designated zones and speed limits. When determining if an AGV system is right for your facility you need a trusted advisor and not just someone looking for that next sale.
Total Cost of Ownership
Owning an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system involves a comprehensive evaluation of costs, benefits, and operational considerations throughout its lifecycle. Total ownership encompasses initial acquisition, implementation, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning or upgrades. Purchasing a system with proprietary or off-the-shelf components can be huge factors in how much the total cost of ownership is. Also, does the supplier give you the capability to perform map changes. This is critical as you shift production to meet your customer needs. Rossnell has the experience and expertise to help end users navigate through potential suppliers determining which have the best overall value.
AGV and AMR Safety
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) safety is critical in the US due to the growing adoption of these systems in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Ensuring safe operation protects workers, prevents costly accidents, and maintains operational efficiency. AGV safety also mitigates legal and financial risks, as workplace injuries or equipment damage can lead to lawsuits, fines, and downtime. With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emphasizing workplace safety, compliance with established standards is essential for businesses to meet regulatory requirements and foster trust in automation technologies.
Compliance with ANSI B56.5 is often a prerequisite for AGV system approval in US facilities, influencing purchasing decisions by ensuring systems meet rigorous safety benchmarks. Non-compliance can result in OSHA violations, insurance issues, or operational halts. ISO standards, complement ANSI B56.5 by providing international guidelines for AGV safety.
Rossnell’s experience with the AGV safety standards along with our real world experience give end users the knowledgebase required for AGV system safety. Let us help you make a safer work environment for employees and visitors.
