ELOKON, Inc. released its new ELOshield module for driverless transport vehicles such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMR). With ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless sensors that offer a 360-degree range of up to 82 feet, the ELOshield AGV/AMR module prevents collisions between small and often overlooked vehicles in warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing plants and forklifts equipped with the ELOshield forklift safety and pedestrian detection system.
“With driverless transport vehicles an integral part of today’s warehouses, distribution centers and even manufacturing plants, the ELOshield AGV/AMR module significantly increases worker safety while protecting the organization’s major investment in automated material handling technologies,” says Alex Glasmacher, CEO, ELOKON. “When combined with warning lights, gate controls or projectors, as companies often do, they see an even more comprehensive improvement in operational safety without compromising vehicle productivity in any way.”
Key takeaways:
- The radio-based ELOshield AGV/AMR module acts as stand-alone antenna that can be easily installed on material handling vehicles due to the module’s small size. The module can be used in fleets with all different types and brands of AGVs and AMRs and can be pre-installed by vendors or suppliers or retrofitted onto existing fleets.
“The rapid advancement of material handling equipment (MHE) technology has significantly improved efficiency and productivity in various industries, but ensuring the safety of both operators and the workplace environment remains a paramount concern,” Glasmacher adds.
