Trackless Lifting AGV for Flexible Manufacturing

Production Challenge
A large automotive parts manufacturing enterprise relied heavily on fixed rail cars and forklifts for the transportation of heavy molds and large workpieces within its production workshop. However, the high cost of rail installation and rigid fixed routes made it difficult to adapt to frequently adjusted production line layouts.
Solution
Addressing the customer's operational needs and specific application scenarios, we designed and manufactured this maintenance-free, lithium battery powered lifting trackless Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV).
Featuring a cast steel spliced frame and a custom hydraulic lifting platform, the AGV is equipped with a steered drive system that enables omnidirectional movement and millimeterlevel docking accuracy. Without the need for installed rails, it utilizes a wireless remote control and an intelligent coding control system for autonomous path planning, enabling continuous operation even in high temperature workshops.
An automatic charging station supports rapid recharging, while a laser sensing stop device, safety bumpers, and audible and visual warning lights form a multilayer safety system to ensure safe operation in environments shared with personnel.

Advantages
The trackless design eliminates route constraints, while high temperature resistance fills a critical gap in automated solutions for extreme environments. The custom lifting platform, combined with a robotic arm, enables seamless integration across multiple processes,from transport to loading and welding. With a lithium battery and smart charging station, the AGV achieves autonomous operation and is environmentally friendly with zero emissions.
Application
Unrestricted by fixed paths, the trackless AGV can autonomously transport workpieces and small molds throughout the workshop and collaborate with robotic arms to facilitate production line loading and welding transitions. During operation, an LED display provides realtime status updates, while audible and visual warning lights and an emergency stop button ensure safe humanmachine interaction. The AGV operates around the clock without requiring manual intervention for loading, unloading, or recharging.
Its overall configuration can be customized to meet different customer needs, supporting flexible manufacturing requirements and driving the intelligent upgrade of production lines.