New Stereo Cameras Make Seegrid AGV Forklifts More Versatile and Cost Savings

March 10, 2014 - PRLog -- Automation is a fast-growing trend in America. More efficiency, less effort, and lower labor cost adds up to a money saving investment for manufacturers and distributors. Tom Reddon, a forklift specialist and blog manager for National Forklift Exchange, recently contributed to Seegrid’s blog and noted, “When it comes to forklift automation, such as that offered by Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) technology, there are other advantages besides reduced long-term expenses. Safety is perhaps the greatest benefit. No workers on or around forklifts can limit the chance of industrial accidents—or eliminate them entirely.”

Reddon explained that AGV forklifts have advanced dramatically over the decades. The Seegrid vision-guided navigation takes the inconvenience out of integrating an AGV vehicle into the business process. “You won’t need to install wires or even make substantial changes to the organization of your workspace. These automated forklifts feature range-finding, stereo cameras that can identify and record information about a route. The truck can replay this information, almost like the human mind,” commented Reddon.

AGVs cost about $2.24 per hour to operate. A forklift driver may cost $20 to $35 per hour. Besides this savings, flexible AGVs reduce the chance of human error, and because there’s no driver, the risk of employee injury drops, as well.

Other benefits of flexible AGVs include:

More flexibility than traditional AGV designs

Accurate maintenance schedules due to consistent and timely labor

Durable performance that will not get sick

No travel or non-value-added duties that would be required of a forklift operator

To read the entire blog, go to: http://blog.seegrid.com/Blog/bid/377113/New-Stereo-Cameras-Make-AGV-Forklifts-More-Versatile.

About Seegrid

Seegrid Corporation (www.seegrid.com) provides simple, affordable, flexible vision-guided automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to the material handling industry.  Seegrid robotic industrial trucks, flexible AGVs, are revolutionizing the movement of materials in manufacturing and distribution environments.  Seegrid automated pallet trucks and tow tractors optimize workflow processes by increasing productivity and reducing costs, creating economic and operational advantages.  Robotic industrial trucks deliver a rapid return on investment, improve facility safety, and reduce equipment and product damage.  Recently named Manufacturer of the Year, Seegrid was also awarded the Gold Medal Award at the WBT Innovation Marketplace 2013 competitive event. Seegrid was named to the Food Logistics Top 100 software and technology providers. Seegrid is a Finalist for the 2014 Edison Award in the Applied Technology category and Industrial Productivity sub-category. Seegrid is exhibiting at MODEX next week. Attendees from the manufacturing and supply chain industries will visit the Seegrid booth #7317 and learn about the latest material handling trends and flexible automated guided vehicle technologies available.

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