{"id":5145,"date":"2026-11-05T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T03:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesar.cn\/?p=5145"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T10:13:00","slug":"how-to-select-the-right-agv-robot-for-your-warehouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesar.cn\/it\/how-to-select-the-right-agv-robot-for-your-warehouse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Select the Right AGV Robot for Your Warehouse"},"content":{"rendered":"

A warehouse may have enough floor space for an AGV to travel down an aisle, yet still lack room for the robot to pick up a pallet and turn into a production station. That is why the best AGV choice begins with the complete material movement, not a model name or a headline payload rating.<\/p>\n

The selection process should answer four questions: what must be carried, how it must be picked up and delivered, where the robot will travel, and how many reliable moves the operation needs each shift. Those answers make it easier to compare forklift mobile robots, under-riding lifting robots and tote-handling units without treating them as interchangeable.<\/p>\n

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1. Define the Warehouse Transport Job First<\/h2>\n

Walk one representative load from its origin to its final handoff. Write down the pickup height, delivery height, carrier type, travel distance and the person or equipment that releases the load. Include empty-carrier returns, rejected loads and blocked destinations. A robot chosen only for the outbound move may be a poor match for the return process.<\/p>\n

Avoid relying on average daily moves alone. Receiving can release many pallets in a short period while production calls for material in smaller batches. Record the number of tasks during the busiest 15 or 30 minutes, the buffer space available, and the consequences of a late delivery. These will influence fleet size and traffic control after the vehicle type is selected.<\/p>\n

Check the physical carrier, not just its nominal dimensions<\/h3>\n

For a loaded pallet, specify gross weight including packaging, load center, footprint, overhang, entry direction and condition of fork openings. For totes or mobile racks, record the base geometry, lifting clearance and the effect of protruding goods. Bring a used carrier sample to testing: worn or damaged carriers often expose fit problems that clean drawings miss.<\/p>\n

2. Match the AGV Type to the Load and Handoff<\/h2>\n

An AGV is not a single handling method. In Wesar\u2019s product portfolio, the transport family should be chosen according to how the load is supported and where it must be deposited.<\/p>\n

Forklift mobile robots (FMR): pallet pickup and placement<\/h3>\n

Forklift mobile robots are relevant when goods arrive on compatible pallets and require fork pickup. Wesar lists its F4-2000 (4.5 m) forklift mobile robot<\/strong><\/a> with a 2,000 kg rated load, a 600 mm load-center distance and a published fork lifting height of 4,517 mm. The product page also lists a 1,200 \u00d7 1,000 mm applicable pallet size. These figures describe a specified configuration, not approval for any pallet or rack.<\/p>\n

If the task ends at floor level, a carrying-type forklift may be sufficient; raised rack placement calls for an appropriate stacking mast and an entirely different clearance check. Verify the loaded center of gravity, fork engagement, rack beams, vertical obstructions and actual set-down position before recommending a model.<\/p>\n

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Latent mobile robots (LMR): lifting a compatible carrier from below<\/h3>\n

An under-riding lifting robot suits a carrier engineered to allow entry and a short lift. Wesar\u2019s Q2-400D lifting-type LMR<\/strong><\/a> is listed with a 400 kg rated load and 60 mm lifting stroke. That is a carrier-lift use case, not a substitute for placing a pallet several metres up a rack. The underside geometry and the available entry height must be tested with the exact carrier.<\/p>\n

Carton transfer units (CTU): totes and storage picking<\/h3>\n

For tote transfer and multi-level picking, Wesar\u2019s TP5-50DC carton transfer unit<\/strong><\/a> is a different starting point. Its page lists a 300 kg robot rated load and an execution-structure load of 50 kg; the two values refer to different specifications and should not be confused. Tote shape, clamp contact, shelf depth and picking height still determine project suitability.<\/p>\n

3. Check the Real Route, Including Turns and Handoffs<\/h2>\n

Aisle width should be measured at working height and floor level. Draw the full path, including racks, columns, doors, raised conveyor edges, parked equipment and temporary pallet staging. A straight travel aisle may be clear while an approach to a pickup station is too tight for the required maneuver.<\/p>\n

For example, the published F4-2000 (4.5 m) product page gives a 2,065 mm minimum aisle-width figure (Ast). That is a model-specific reference under defined conditions, not a guarantee for every layout. Check right-angle entry, turning radius, clearance around a raised load, and the consequences of oncoming traffic. Have the supplier validate the route against the proposed configuration.<\/p>\n

Inspect the floor and its transitions: thresholds, expansion joints, slopes, local damage and wet or dusty areas can all affect a test plan. Separately assess pedestrian crossings, manually driven forklifts and emergency access. A product\u2019s obstacle-detection features do not replace the site-specific safety assessment.<\/p>\n

4. Compare Navigation and Positioning Requirements<\/h2>\n

Navigation options should follow the environment and its rate of change. Depending on model and configuration, Wesar product pages mention L-SLAM, 3D L-SLAM, visual SLAM and 2D-code methods. These labels describe technologies, not a universal performance ranking. Ask the supplier which positioning method is proposed for each work zone and why.<\/p>\n

Map changes, reflective surfaces, uniform-looking storage aisles, temporary obstacles and narrow docking points deserve a representative demonstration. A vehicle may navigate a broad aisle successfully but still need a precise pickup alignment at a conveyor or rack. Measure successful complete transfers, not only travel accuracy quoted from a brochure.<\/p>\n

5. Size the Fleet Around Peak Cycle Time<\/h2>\n

Begin with a timed cycle: empty travel to pickup, waiting for release, loading, loaded travel, traffic delay, placement and completion confirmation. Then examine the busiest demand period. An estimate based only on top travelling speed will understate the number of vehicles required when buffers fill or intersections become shared resources.<\/p>\n

Charging also belongs in the calculation. Determine where chargers can be installed, which breaks are predictable and whether urgent tasks may interrupt charging. Fleet sizing should be established with real shift profiles and a site-specific simulation or trial, rather than a generic number of moves per hour.<\/p>\n

6. Confirm Software and Facility Interfaces<\/h2>\n

The robot must receive work from somewhere. Wesar presents Sistema di controllo robotizzato RCS-2000<\/strong><\/a> as a centralized layer for robot task assignment, scheduling and route planning. The proposed integration should define how a WMS or production system sends pickup and destination information, how completion is acknowledged, and what occurs when a delivery point is unavailable.<\/p>\n

List each physical dependency as well: elevators, doors, conveyors, rack sensors and access controls. An interface listed in a product overview is not proof that a particular legacy device is plug-and-play. Agree on device ownership, signals, fault response and test responsibilities before installation.<\/p>\n

7. Compare Candidates with the Same Acceptance Test<\/h2>\n

Ask suppliers to use one identical movement for their proposals. Supply a representative carrier, a route map, peak demand and the destination handoff. Then test the cases that normally cause the most trouble: a slightly misplaced pallet, a busy crossing, a blocked destination and a delayed equipment signal.<\/p>\n

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Selection factor<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Evidence to provide<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Acceptance check<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Load \/ carrier<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Weight, center, real sample<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repeated correct pickup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Route \/ handoff<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Plan, turns, delivery height<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Travel and set-down<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Peak demand<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Busy-hour log and buffers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Agreed throughput test<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Interfaces \/ safety<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Systems, devices, crossings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Signals and fault response<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Conclusion: Select the Workflow Before the Robot<\/h2>\n

The right warehouse AGV is the vehicle and control configuration that completes a specific material movement safely and reliably. Start by verifying the carrier and end-point, then choose the handling family, inspect real route geometry, and test throughput and interfaces under realistic conditions. A model shortlist becomes meaningful only when those details are established.<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

Is a forklift AGV always the best choice for pallets?<\/h3>\n

No. It is a strong candidate when the pallet has compatible fork access and the job needs fork pickup or stacking. A carrier designed for lifting from below may call for a different vehicle, while elevated rack placement requires a suitable mast.<\/p>\n

Can one AGV handle both pallets and storage totes?<\/h3>\n

Do not assume so. The carrier interface and destination determine the handling mechanism. Test both load types before claiming that a single vehicle configuration can cover them.<\/p>\n

What information should I send before requesting an AGV quotation?<\/h3>\n

Provide real loaded carriers, weight and load-center details, pickup and set-down heights, route drawings, peak task volumes, charging windows, host-system interfaces and representative acceptance scenarios.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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