Today's LiDAR-based localization systems for automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) determine their current position based on ambient data. They do this using contour data (natural landmarks) or also the position data of installed reflectors. Vehicle speed, surface characteristics of the vehicle’s route, or frequently changing (dynamic) ambient conditions necessitate so-called mixed mode operation in some areas.
The sensors in the NAV series offer a special feature: The acquisition of contour data and optional simultaneous detection of reflector positions are supported in the same variant. This combines the advantages of both technologies for localizing autonomous vehicles in industrial environments.