Various models for various applications up to 10k lbs
Speed
Low
Moderate to High
Low to Moderate
Obstacle Avoidance
Tracking Setup to have no obstacles - fenced systems
Automatic - 360 sensors
Automatic - 360 Sensors
Infrastructure Requirements
Minimal
Moderate
Moderate to High
Travel Distance
Short tracked movement from one station to another
Variety of distance options
Magnetic tape setup would be a predefined distance/Natural Feature Navigation would allow for more flexibility like the AMR
Safety Features
Integrated with a robot system and fencing
360 Safety Sensors - speed slows and stops
360 Safety Sensors - speed slows and stops
Cost
Lower upfront cost
Moderate upfront cost
Higher upfront cost
Industry Applications
Pallet Transport
Pallet Transport, Warehouse movement
Warehouse movement, Pallet Transport
Use Cases
Material transport within a fixed path
Flexible material transport
Material transport within a fixed path or flexible
Comparing Each Option
Aspect
Control Method
Transfer Carts
Manual or Semi-Automatic
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Fully Autonomous
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Semi to Fully automatic
Aspect
Navigation
Transfer Carts
Track installed on the floor
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Natural feature navigation
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Magnetic track or Natural feature navigation
Aspect
Flexibility
Transfer Carts
Low
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
High
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Moderate to High
Aspect
Payload Capacity
Transfer Carts
Up to 3k lbs
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Up to 3k lbs
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Various models for various applications up to 10k lbs
Aspect
Speed
Transfer Carts
Low
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Moderate to High
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Low to Moderate
Aspect
Obstacle Avoidance
Transfer Carts
Tracking Setup to have no obstacles - fenced systems
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Automatic - 360 sensors
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Automatic - 360 sensors
Aspect
Infrastructure Requirements
Transfer Carts
Minimal
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Moderate
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Moderate to High
Aspect
Travel Distance
Transfer Carts
Short tracked movement from one station to another
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Variety of distance options
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Magnetic tape setup would be a predefined distance/Natural Feature Navigation would allow for more flexibility like the AMR
Aspect
Safety Features
Transfer Carts
Integrated with a robot system and fencing
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
360 Safety Sensors - speed slows and stops
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
360 Safety Sensors - speed slows and stops
Aspect
Cost
Transfer Carts
Lower upfront cost
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Moderate upfront cost
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Higher upfront cost
Aspect
Industry Applications
Transfer Carts
Pallet Transport
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Pallet Transport, Warehouse movement
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Warehouse movement, Pallet Transport
Aspect
Use Cases
Transfer Carts
Material transport within a fixed path
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
Flexible material transport
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Material transport within a fixed path or flexible
For Warehouses and Manufacturing
For warehouses and distribution centers, SmartCart offers a wide range of tuggers, which can tow loads anywhere from 60 pounds to 6,000 pounds (based on a trailer friction factor of 2%). SmartCart also includes options for a single or dual roller conveyor AGC, which is useful for delivering pallets (as large as 60″) to and from roller conveyor systems.
For manufacturing applications, the SmartCart AGC
is a flexible, inexpensive round-the-clock workhorse
for repetitively moving work-in-process (WIP) materials between production and buffering areas.
The SmartCart Model 300CF counterbalanced fork type AGC is perfect for picking up and dropping off pallets from conveyors, stretch wrappers or the floor.
SmartCart Control Options
AGC’s can run in a simple loop without upper level computer controls, or a “Cart Management System” (CMS) allows the carts to operate in complex layouts with computer blocking controls and to interface with other in-plant systems. The Windows based CMS cart controller allows the user to reconfigure carts easily, through drop down menus. Modified guidepath layouts and cart functions can be downloaded via Wi-Fi radio signal to the carts in seconds.
An Automatic Guided Cart graphical monitoring screen with simple and intuitive operator interface is available for the CMS controller – providing your operations and maintenance personnel complete control and access to your assembly line. Multiple graphic screens can be easily located anywhere with network access to the CMS.
Contact Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. today to learn more about what you will need to get started on a SmartCart Automatic Guided Cart System. Drive cost savings to your bottom line, improve your system operation, and provide a more friendly work environment for your most valuable asset – your employees.
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