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Case Study | Multi-vehicle Coordination: VisionNav Robots Enhance Internal Logistics Efficiency for Eco-friendly Materials Manufacturer

Case Study | Multi-vehicle Coordination: VisionNav Robots Enhance Internal Logistics Efficiency for Eco-friendly Materials Manufacturer

2024-10-30
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The global environment today presents significant opportunities for eco-friendly materials. With the rise in environmental investment worldwide and the alignment of economic and environmental growth, industries are shifting towards optimized resource usage and pollution reduction. Eco-friendly materials are set to become a central industry in many countries.

Today, we present a case study of how VisionNav robots are supporting an eco-friendly materials company in automating internal logistics.

Project Background

The client, located in South China, is a high-tech company integrating R&D, production, and sales, focused on high-end, eco-friendly materials. Their products include high-strength industrial polyester fibers and formaldehyde-free stone-plastic flooring , reaching over 100 countries and regions worldwide.

The client adopted VisionNav's internal logistics automation solution, enabling automatic raw material delivery and automated inbound and outbound processes for finished goods, significantly enhancing automation and intelligence in internal logistics.

Project Workflow

The project includes raw material floor storage and a transfer warehouse. The floor storage area has over 400 positions, while the transfer warehouse utilizes 4-tier high racks. The first tier is 1440mm in height, while tiers 2–4 are 1200mm each, with a 200mm clearance between pallets. The aisle width for right-angle stacking is 3500mm. Wooden pallets are used, with dimensions of 1300 1100 135mm (L W H).

  • Raw Material Delivery: Based on production line requirements, the MES system sends raw material outbound instructions to the RCS central dispatch system, directing the VNST20 pallet truck AGV to pick up raw materials and deliver them to designated points.

  • Inbound Storage: Packaged materials are manually transported to the inspection area. Upon passing inspection, the MES system issues the finished goods storage task to the RCS, dispatching the VNR16 reach forklift AGV to move qualified products to the finished goods warehouse.

  • Outbound Transfer: As the production line demands materials, the MES system issues a transfer task to the RCS, dispatching the VNR16 AGV to retrieve materials from the transfer warehouse and deliver them to the interim floor storage. The VNST20 AGV then transports these materials from interim storage to the production line area, completing the outbound transfer process.

Project Value

  • Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Through intelligent algorithms and automation, AGVs can operate 24/7, boosting material transfer efficiency and reducing turnaround time.

  • Reduced Labor Costs: AGVs minimize the need for manual operation, lowering labor and training costs, and reducing physical demands on staff.

  • Improved Safety: VisionNav AGVs are equipped with multiple safety sensors and protective devices for real-time obstacle avoidance, ensuring safety for personnel, vehicles, and goods. Reducing manual handling also minimizes human error-related accidents.

  • Increased Flexibility and Adaptability: VisionNav AGVs perform logistics tasks in varied scenarios through path planning and task scheduling, supporting future automation expansion as per project needs.