The term „driverless transport systems (DTS)“ primarily belongs to the fields of automation, industry, and Industry 4.0, as well as robotics. Driverless transport systems are vehicles that autonomously move goods or materials in factories, warehouses, and other operations – entirely without a human driver.
The AGVs recognise their surroundings using sensors and navigation systems. They travel along predetermined routes or flexibly adjust their paths to avoid obstacles or react to new tasks. The goal is to make workflows more efficient, faster, and safer.
A clear example: In modern car production, an AGV automatically brings parts from the warehouse to the assembly station. Meanwhile, the team continues to work on the vehicles, without losing time on logistical tasks. This is how automated guided vehicle systems help to optimise processes and relieve the burden on employees.
FTS are an important building block of Industry 4.0. Companies save costs, avoid errors and increase their competitiveness with them. Thanks to modern technology, the systems are flexible and can be easily adapted to changing requirements.
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