AKD BASIC Global Variables - Two Minutes of Motion Series

When an AGV receives a command it passes through a Control Loop. The Control Loop consists of software control functions and hardware components such as navigation sensor, vehicle controller, drive, encoder and motor. Control loops maintain accurate motion regardless of load weight or floor inclination. This enables AGVs to operate with precition and stability.

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AGVs operate by multiple sensors. The main sensor areas are: Navigation, Safety and Load handling.