Sensor solutions for mobile platforms: Navigation and positioning

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 in outdoor areas using outdoorScan3 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

Localization based on natural contours using NAV2xx

Tag-based localization using Tag-LOC System

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.

Incremental encoders

Absolute encoders

Safety encoders

Motor feedback systems rotary HIPERFACE DSL^®

Inclination sensors

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

Magnetic line guidance with MLS

Grid localization with GLS6