Mobile platforms are moving automatically or autonomously between different points in the production or logistics environment. To make sure that they find their way diverse sensor solutions for navigation and positioning are necessary, which serve to localize and navigate mobile platforms.
Localization
In localization applications, sensors determine the absolute position of mobile platforms moving about freely in their vicinity. Suitable solutions include grid localization using 2D codes as well as free localization via reflectors or surrounding contours.
Modular LIDAR localization based on natural contours
Localization using S300 Expert safety laser scanners incl. hazardous area protection
Localization using nanoScan3 safety laser scanners incl. hazardous area protection
Localization based on natural contours using TiM7xx 2D LiDAR sensors
Localization using TiM-S 2D LiDAR safety-related sensors
Low cost localization based on natural contours using TiM2xx 2D LiDAR sensors
Motion Control
Sensors and solutions for controlling and navigating all kinds of motions of mobile platforms. The solutions range from encoders, e.g. for odometry tasks, through inclination sensors, to motor feedback systems.
Line guidance
Line guidance is a simple, inexpensive and common way of navigating mobile platforms. A sensor detects and tracks a pattern or line on the floor so that the mobile platform is guided within the given lane.
Optical line guidance with OLS
Selected articles:
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Complete sensor solutions for AGC systems in CEP distribution centers
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Industrial vehicles
Mobile material transport systems are found in almost every industrial production area.