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Published on 31 March 2020 · 2 min read
More and more customized products, a growing diversity of components and fluctuating production quantities: intralogistics is strongly affected by competitive pressure. While AGVs give it the necessary flexibility and transparency, Bosch Rexroth's ActiveShuttle brings it into the era of 4.0.
The smart AGV ActiveShuttle integrates into intralogistics quickly and easily, without requiring any adaptation of the existing infrastructure. Equipped with a dual front and rear laser scanner, it uses existing reference points, eliminating the need for continuous floor markings. A single initialization phase is enough for it to map its working environment.
Fast and very compact, ActiveShuttle is able to navigate around obstacles in its travel area. It is designed for continuous mixed human/machine operation 24h/24 and 7j/7 and meets safety standards: its laser scanner is type 3, SIL2, performance level PLd.
The automatic map update, based on SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology, allows the AGVs of the same fleet to favor the shortest routes, whatever the logistics scenario, cyclical or on demand. They automatically adapt to the movements of other types of vehicles as well as to any human presence.
The AMS (ActiveShuttle Management System) management software handles all supply or transport orders, manual or automatic, even those coming from third-party systems thanks to its standard interface. Transport orders are documented, enabling continuous improvement of logistics scenarios.
With ActiveShuttle, no manual handling is necessary. Picking up and dropping off bins on their rolling bases eliminates manual repositioning at production stations as well as in FIFO storage areas. The ActiveShuttle lifting platform is compatible with Euronorm bins and rolling bases 400 x 400 or 400 x 600. ActiveShuttle can carry loads of up to 260 kg, at a speed of 1m/s, with a positioning accuracy of up to 10 mm.
Interfacing the AMS management software with Rexroth solutions (connected workstation with the ActiveAssist digital assistant, APAS collaborative robot, ActiveCockpit platform) or with third-party systems increases the flexibility of production line supply. Delivery is generated automatically or on demand.
Bosch Rexroth unveils its smart AGV ActiveShuttle
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 31 March 2020 · 2 min read
The smart AGV ActiveShuttle automates intralogistics without any modification to the existing infrastructure and offers simple and safe operation.
ActiveShuttle: the smart AGV for 4.0 intralogistics
More and more customized products, a growing diversity of components and fluctuating production quantities: intralogistics is strongly affected by competitive pressure. While AGVs give it the necessary flexibility and transparency, Bosch Rexroth's ActiveShuttle brings it into the era of 4.0.
Plug & Go
The smart AGV ActiveShuttle integrates into intralogistics quickly and easily, without requiring any adaptation of the existing infrastructure. Equipped with a dual front and rear laser scanner, it uses existing reference points, eliminating the need for continuous floor markings. A single initialization phase is enough for it to map its working environment.
Safe movement with the Bosch Rexroth ActiveShuttle
Fast and very compact, ActiveShuttle is able to navigate around obstacles in its travel area. It is designed for continuous mixed human/machine operation 24h/24 and 7j/7 and meets safety standards: its laser scanner is type 3, SIL2, performance level PLd.
Smoother, optimized flow management
The automatic map update, based on SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology, allows the AGVs of the same fleet to favor the shortest routes, whatever the logistics scenario, cyclical or on demand. They automatically adapt to the movements of other types of vehicles as well as to any human presence.
The AMS (ActiveShuttle Management System) management software handles all supply or transport orders, manual or automatic, even those coming from third-party systems thanks to its standard interface. Transport orders are documented, enabling continuous improvement of logistics scenarios.
Automatic loading/unloading, without handling
With ActiveShuttle, no manual handling is necessary. Picking up and dropping off bins on their rolling bases eliminates manual repositioning at production stations as well as in FIFO storage areas. The ActiveShuttle lifting platform is compatible with Euronorm bins and rolling bases 400 x 400 or 400 x 600. ActiveShuttle can carry loads of up to 260 kg, at a speed of 1m/s, with a positioning accuracy of up to 10 mm.
Interconnected intralogistics and production
Interfacing the AMS management software with Rexroth solutions (connected workstation with the ActiveAssist digital assistant, APAS collaborative robot, ActiveCockpit platform) or with third-party systems increases the flexibility of production line supply. Delivery is generated automatically or on demand.