Safeguarding Automated Guided Vehicles AGV

Safety in intralogistics

In logistics, automated guided vehicles are used that are specially designed for the efficient and safe transport of goods. Such conveyor systems must be safeguarded against collisions to protect people.

To safeguard such applications, we have been developing and supplying high-quality and innovative HSB safety bumpers for over three decades. These are touch-sensitive sensors that recognise contact with a person or parts of a person's body. If a bumper detects contact or an obstacle, the machine's automatic drive is switched off immediately.

Case study:

Development of customised safety bumpers for our customer DS Automotion - an application example for the safeguarding of automated guided vehicles (AGV)

To effectively relieve the healthcare staff, our long-standing customer DS Automotion developed the innovative mini automated guided vehicle (AGV) "Sally". The Sally is specially designed to transport sterile goods, deliver documents and distribute medication directly to the hospital wards. The Sally performs these tasks independently, allowing smooth interaction between man and machine.

For guaranteeing the safety of healthcare staff and patients, our HSB bumpers are mounted on the vehicle. The integrated tactile sensors in the bumper detect contact with people or obstacles and transmit the signal, stopping the movement of the vehicle immediately. As a result, the Sally contributes to the efficient and safe assistance of healthcare staff.