AGVs & AMRs
Intelligent autonomous movement — from goods-to-person to full fleet deployment.
Quick Answer
What are AGVs & AMRs?
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are the backbone of modern warehouse automation. Allied Automation designs and integrates AGV and AMR fleets tailored to your facility layout, throughput targets, and product mix. AGVs follow fixed magnetic, optical, or wire-guided paths — ideal for repetitive, high-volume transport lanes. AMRs use SLAM-based navigation and onboard sensors to map their environment dynamically, adapting to obstacles and changing floor layouts without infrastructure changes. Together they eliminate the hidden cost of manual material transport, reduce picker travel distance by up to 60%, and allow your workforce to focus on value-adding tasks. Our solutions include fleet management software, WMS/WES integration, and 24/7 local support.
Product Overview
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are the backbone of modern warehouse automation. Allied Automation designs and integrates AGV and AMR fleets tailored to your facility layout, throughput targets, and product mix. AGVs follow fixed magnetic, optical, or wire-guided paths — ideal for repetitive, high-volume transport lanes. AMRs use SLAM-based navigation and onboard sensors to map their environment dynamically, adapting to obstacles and changing floor layouts without infrastructure changes. Together they eliminate the hidden cost of manual material transport, reduce picker travel distance by up to 60%, and allow your workforce to focus on value-adding tasks. Our solutions include fleet management software, WMS/WES integration, and 24/7 local support.
How It Works
Site assessment begins with a full facility audit: measuring aisle widths, mapping traffic flow, and analysing order profiles. We model robot fleet size using discrete event simulation before a single unit is deployed. Hardware is selected from our global supply network — matching payload, speed, and battery type to your specific application. Software integration connects the robot fleet to your WMS via standard APIs, ensuring orders are fulfilled without manual intervention. A phased go-live minimises disruption: robots operate alongside manual staff until confidence is established. Post-deployment, our fleet management dashboard gives real-time visibility into robot status, battery levels, task queues, and KPIs. Ongoing remote monitoring and firmware updates are included in all support contracts.
Applications
Technical Highlights
| Payloads from 50 kg (tote) to 1,500 kg (pallet) |
| SLAM, QR, magnetic stripe, and laser navigation options |
| Multi-robot fleet management via unified dashboard |
| WMS/WES/ERP integration via REST API or middleware |
| Battery swap or opportunity charging configurations |
| IEC 62443 cybersecurity-compliant control architecture |
Frequently Asked Questions
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