Automated long-distance transport or milk runs

Efficient milk runs

For replenishment of production, tow trains are very efficient as they carry more pallets at one go and they offer safe fork-free material handling in busy areas such as assembly lines. Depending on your needs, the Autopilot tow tractor can be programmed to run in a single loop with one or more trains, or operating in multiple loops with several trains to support just-in-time delivery of goods. Using the “teach-in” method, the AGVs are manually driven to teach them the loops, ensuring the trolleys follow in the correct way.

Variety of load carriers

The automated towing tractors can be hooked onto a variety of Toyota carriers. Depending on the type of load, its weight, and the loading / unloading operation, you can choose the right load carrier.

Precise navigation

Autopilot trucks from Toyota support two highly accurate and adaptive navigation technologies: reflector or natural navigation, or combined as dual navigation. With reflector navigation, reflectors are installed in the warehouse that allow the scanner on the automated truck to define its position based on its distance to the reflectors.

Natural navigation

For most automated towing solutions natural navigation can be used. Natural navigation is a method for automated trucks to navigate with the help of the environment. This navigation method utilises recognisable reference points or landmarks within the warehouse, such as walls, racking and fixed objects, to calculate the truck’s location. Natural navigation is a lower-cost alternative if the surroundings in your warehouse remain fairly constant. The truck can utilise the existing environment to navigate without the need for extra equipment such as reflectors, avoiding extra cost and installation of additional equipment.  

Nutikas laadimine

Autopilot-tõstukid saab varustada liitiumioonakudega, mis on kuni 30% energiatõhusamad ning aitavad vähendada CO2 heitkoguseid. Tänu automaatselt laadimise funktsioonile saavad tõstukid end ülesannete vahel kiirelt laadida ilma personali või laadimisruumide vajaduseta, mis muudab tööprotsessi täielikult automatiseerituks.

Investeeringu tasuvus

Automatiseerimine optimeerib kaubavoogu, vähendades samal ajal kahjustusi, aega ja kulusid. Töötajad saavad korduvate protsesside asemel tegeleda keerukamate ülesannetega. Automatiseeritud kaubaaluste käitlemine nõuab ka vähem hooldust ja energiat ning aitab suurendada tootlikkust ja ohutust, tagades investeeringu tasuvuse tavaliselt kahe aasta jooksul.

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