Why Do AGVs Equip So Many Safety Laser Scanners?

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) play an increasingly important role in industrial environments, especially in material handling, smart logistics, and warehouse management. Given their critical role in automation, ensuring the safety of AGVs is paramount. To prevent collisions and ensure the safety of the surrounding environment, AGVs are typically equipped with multiple safety laser scanners (LiDAR). Below is a solution explaining why AGVs require so many safety laser scanners.

AGVs often operate in complex environments, particularly near areas with high pedestrian traffic or production lines. To ensure real-time monitoring of the surroundings, the DADISICK 2D TOF Safety Laser Scanner LD-05D Series, with its 270° scanning angle, is ideal for AGV applications. This scanning angle covers the front, rear, and sides of the AGV, significantly enhancing safety by preventing collisions with obstacles or people in the surrounding area.

AGVs rely on highly precise sensors for localization and obstacle avoidance in their automated systems. The DADISICK LD-05D Series Safety Laser Scanner has a resolution and frequency of:

With a scanning range of 5 meters, the LD-05D Series Safety Laser Scanner is essential for AGVs operating in narrow and crowded environments. Whether it's stacked goods, sudden obstacles, or walls or people on either side of a corridor, the laser scanner captures and processes data in real-time, ensuring that the AGV stays clear of danger zones.

AGVs often operate in confined spaces, such as narrow shelving aisles or machine rooms. In such cases, the size of the laser scanner is critical. The DADISICK LD-05D Series Safety Laser Scanner, with its compact dimensions of 50x50x76 mm, is ideal for installation on AGVs, maximizing available space without compromising performance.

AGVs commonly work alongside personnel and other automated equipment, especially in environments with minimal human intervention. To prevent accidents like people being trapped or hit, installing multiple laser scanners provides comprehensive protection. Through precise measurement and recognition, the laser scanners can detect pedestrians and automatically slow down or navigate around them, ensuring a safe operating environment.

AGVs rely on a combination of various sensors and technologies to operate effectively. In addition to laser scanners, other sensors (such as ultrasonic sensors and vision sensors) are often used to ensure safety under different conditions and directions. The synergistic effect of these multi-sensor systems allows AGVs to provide a higher level of safety protection and minimize potential risks.