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Balancing Centralised Control with Vehicle Autonomy in AGV Systems for Industrial Acceptance

Authors:
Markus Bader
Andreas Richtsfeld
Markus Suchi
George Todoran
Wolfgang Holl
Markus Vincze

Keywords: AGV Robotic Industry Safety Planning Autonomous Navigation

Abstract:
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems have to fulfil safety requirements and work reliably in order to be cost-effective and gain industry acceptance. Consumers want flexible AGV systems which require autonomous and distributed components to work, but this autonomy is often perceived as a disadvantage and a safety hazard. This work presents ongoing attempts and challenges to the distribution of knowledge and autonomy within AGV fleets while still ensuring safety and efficiency. Acceptance is gained by the integration of expert knowledge and a smoothly adjustable level of AGV autonomy which allows for a balance between centralized control and vehicle autonomy. Results are shown using a 3D physics simulation of a small production site.

Pages: 37 to 43

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2015

Publication date: May 24, 2015

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3913

ISBN: 978-1-61208-405-3

Location: Rome, Italy

Dates: from May 24, 2015 to May 29, 2015