Maximum AGV and AMR Speed: Is there a Rule?

Typically the maximum speed of an AGVs or AMRs is 2 m/sec. But this info is limited, there are other factors to be taken into consideration. 

In the automated world of Automated Guided Vehicles, navigating the twin challenges of maintaining speed and ensuring safety is a complex task.

While the ISO 3691-4:2023 provides stringent safety standards through Tests A and B, it's crucial to understand that an AGV's real-world operational speed depends significantly on various factors like layout complexity, curves, and acceleration patterns.

My name is Alfredo Pastor ... and customers often ask me about the maximum speed of an AGV. In this article, I hope to clarify this concept that is not so straight forward as we might think.

What speed do Automated Guided Vehicles move?

The speed at which an AGV operates in a real-world setting isn't just a matter of its mechanical capabilities or safety standards compliance. In an installation,  the average speed varies from 50% to 90% of the vehicle maximum speed. 

The speed is heavily influenced by the ....🔐 Content Available only for Registered members . Join now and enjoy all the content. If you do not have an account yet, you can register here.

The AGV acceleration and deceleration role

Apart from the layout, the acceleration and deceleration patterns are also crucial factors.

In many situations, having quick acceleration is more .....🔐 Wish to read the whole article?Join now. If you do not have an account yet, you can register here.

ISO 3691-4:2023 Standards: Ensuring Safety in Varied Conditions

The ISO 3691-4:2023 standards, through Tests A and B, ensure that AGVs can safely stop when encountering unexpected obstacles, be it a horizontal obstruction like a human arm or a lower-lying obstacle like an ankle.

These tests are conducted under.....🔐 What does the standard says about speed? Join and discover it, you can register here.

Conclusion

The operational speed of mobile robots in real-world environments is a dynamic variable that depends on multiple factors, including the layout of the facility, the nature of the terrain, and the acceleration/deceleration patterns.

While the ISO 3691-4:2023 standards provide a framework for safety, particularly in extreme conditions, understanding and adapting to the specific operational environment is key to achieving a harmonious balance between speed and safety in AGV operations.

Conducting the A and B tests within the actual working conditions further enhances this safety assurance, making mobile robots a reliable and efficient choice for automated operations.

Comment this article

{rscomments on}