Smart navigation for higher density applications

This feature caters to users seeking enhanced flexibility and higher-density storage and retrieval capabilities. By embracing mapping navigation, businesses can achieve higher storage density while eliminating the need for a physical guidance infrastructure.

Kivnon director of product management Xavier Munells, says: “We've introduced laser-guided mapping navigation to our K05 mobile system, empowering businesses to implement high-density storage strategies and adapt them almost instantly. It streamlines operations and reduces costs and accelerates product delivery.”

The K05 mapping relies on its location and navigation based on elements present in the environment. It is equipped with laser sensors that collect essential data about the physical environment, such as walls and landmarks, to generate a virtual map where paths and tasks for the unit are established. The ability to set routes and tasks on a virtual map eliminates the need for physical elements like RFID tags, allowing for increased density of actions in a physical area and greatly facilitating modifications to the circuit of the units.

The K05 Twister AGV has a chassis that measures 800 mm x 800 mm x 280 mm, can carry up to 450kg onboard, and tow up to 1,000kg on a wheeled trolley, reaching speeds of up to 1m/s along cyclical or conditional circuits. The AGV is capable of precise stops and seamless interaction with other AGVs/AMRs, machines, systems, and fleet management systems, including those based on VDA 5050 standards. The new model could come with a lifting table or retractable PINs options and boasts a 360º rotation on its axis. With rechargeable lithium batteries, added with laser scanners and safety PLCs, the vehicle offers high safety standards.

The new capabilities make the K05 Twister a perfect fit for various sectors including automotive, plastic, manufacturing, pharma, intralogistics, and other storage areas.

For more information, visit www.kivnon.com