Mobile vehicles, such as AGVs, semi-AGVs, transfer/shuttle cars and manned fork trucks, are frequently used to transport heavy loads from one area of the plant or distribution center to another. In the case of AGVs, semi-AGVs and transfer/shuttle cars, no onboard operator or driver is needed to maneuver the vehicle from point to point. Navigating defined paths or areas, these vehicles are designed to increase efficiency and productivity, plus relieve operators of ergonomic stress. SICK solutions can be designed into or added to the above-named mobile vehicles to add further improvements in achieving these productivity goals.

SICK solutions for mobile vehicles include:

• Laser BumperTM Safeguarding
• Laser-based Navigational Support
• Linear Positioning
• Fine Positioning for load pick-up or drop-off
• Guidance by Target
• Vehicle Side Protection
• Load Detection
• Load Identification
• Fork Positioning & Verification
• Collision Avoidance for outdoor vehicles
• Point-to-Point Communication
• Safeguarding Enclosed Pathways
• Safeguarding Open Pathways