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Mobility of Autonomous Guided Vehicles Supported by Visible Light Communication

Authors:
Paula Louro
Gonçalo Galvão
Manuela Vieira
Manuel Augusto Vieira

Keywords: Visible Light Communication; positioning; guidance system; mobility; autonomous guided vehicle.

Abstract:
This paper explores Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) mobility in dense industrial environments, utilizing Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology for data transmission between infrastructures and vehicles, establishing X2X links. Tetrachromatic white Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and dedicated pinpin photodiodes facilitate simultaneous lighting and data transmission, while VLC-based indoor positioning enables guidance services with tailored coding schemes for each link. By analyzing AGV flow regulation within warehouse lanes similar to urban traffic flow, an urban mobility simulator generates movement data. A dynamic model integrating VLC queuing/request/response behaviors, efficiently schedules routes, ensuring optimal travel and avoiding congestion. The proof-of-concept is demonstrated through evaluations of travel time and traffic flows.

Pages: 36 to 40

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2024

Publication date: November 3, 2024

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3514

ISBN: 978-1-68558-208-1

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from November 3, 2024 to November 7, 2024