Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are autonomous vehicles that are used to move materials or goods in a manufacturing or logistics setting without the need for human intervention. The global Automated Guided Vehicle market can be segmented based on type, navigation technology, application, and end-user.
1. Type:
a. Tow Vehicles: Tow vehicles are AGVs specially designed to handle trailers, dollies, or carts for transportation within a facility. These can be used in applications such as moving heavy loads, carrying multiple containers, or towing vehicles.
2. Navigation Technology:
a. Laser Guidance: Laser-guided AGVs use laser sensors to scan their surroundings and determine their precise location. This technology offers high accuracy and flexibility, enabling AGVs to navigate in complex environments.
3. Application:
a. Storage & Warehousing: AGVs find extensive applications in storage and warehousing operations for tasks such as stacking or retrieving pallets, transporting goods between different storage areas, and optimizing inventory management.
4. End-User:
a. Automotive Industry: AGVs play a vital role in the automotive industry by automating material transport, assembly line feeding, and parts delivery, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing labor costs.
The Automated Guided Vehicle market is highly competitive, with several key players leading the market. These players focus on continuous innovation and technological advancements to gain a competitive edge. Some of the leading market players in the AGV industry include ABB Ltd., Daifuku Co., Ltd., KION Group AG, KUKA AG, Toyota Industries Corporation, JBT Corporation, Dematic Corporation (KION Group), Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., and E&K Automation GmbH, among others. These companies engage in strategic collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, and product launches to expand their market presence and cater to the growing demand for AGVs across various industries.