AGV System

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system small scale prototype was created to improve Workflow process and help reduce risk of workers safety as well as implement a Human Robot collaboration system to help with the change from Manual to automated system.

This project was done in hope to improve productivity in a logistic warehouse setting where packages are move, packed and label manually.

Final Prototype

The turtlebot burger will detect the custom lifted platform using the red and white colour tape attached near the wheels to align itself. Once align, the four micro servo motor will turn to lock the custom lifted platform and then guide the custom lifted platform through line following to the designated docking zone.

How it was done

1. Understanding Logistics terminology and their procedures

Learning and observing how a logistics warehouse operates.

Terms use such as upstream, downstream, palletize, shuttle system and such.

2. Ideation & Planning

Coming up with feasible idea and requirements in order for easy implementation. Solidworks and Visual Components was used to visualize and gauge if the idea was feasible and if can support claims of improving productivity.

3. Developing

After the idea was finalized, we started the development. Fabrication of the protoype as well as creating the warehouse layout was done first follow by programming and analyzing data from visual components.

4. Final Prototype

Based on the scheduled plan made, our final prototype was done on time.

System Overview

Our AGV system was to tackle challenges such as Manual Labor & Ergonomic issues, Space Constraints, Aging workforce and insufficient manpower and improve productivity while maintaining sustainability.

Our system automates the transportation of palletize material using modified AGVs.

Core Hardware:
1. AGVs for autonomous transport
2. Custom-lifted platforms for palletized materials
3. Locking mechanism for secure attachment
Navigation & Detection:
1. Line-following for path guidance
2. Color-based detection for docking accuracy
3. LiDAR sensors for obstacle avoidance.
Control Interface:
Simple GUI with three buttons:
1. "Filled" – Confirms loading completion
2. "Refill" – Returns AGV to staging
3. “Collect" – Retrieves a platform

The system reduces manual labour, enhancing efficiency and flexibility by autonomously navigating, docking, and transporting materials.

Custom Lifted Platform

Custom Lifted platform

Made out of structs, Aluminum sheet, rollers and acrylic boards

Solidworks drawing

Custom Lifted platform

Made out of structs, Aluminum sheet, rollers and acrylic boards

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Pallets is placed on top of this Custom Lifted Platform where the Turtlebot will navigate and with the locking system would lock onto the custom lifted platform using the four slots as seen on the top left of the image. Wheels were added to reduce the strain on the Turtlebot then having the turtlebot lift the whole platform

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