AGV rail transfer cart and RGV automated guided vehicle, all are our mature material handling equipment manufactured by Perfect . And many project are designed. Now we will introduce the main difference between AGV rail transfer cart and RGV rail transfer cart .
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle): An automated guided vehicle that operates without rails, guided by laser, magnetic tape, QR code, or vision navigation, and is an intelligent material handling robot.
Functions: Programmable to complete automated tasks such as loading, unloading, transporting, and stacking goods; supports real-time communication with WMS (Warehouse Management System) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System); integrates sensors, RFID, and barcode technology to achieve obstacle avoidance, automatic identification, and precise positioning.
Classification:
- By navigation method: Laser-guided AGV, Magnetic tape-guided AGV, QR code-guided AGV, Vision-guided AGV, SLAM-guided AGV
- By load capacity: Light-duty AGV (≤1T), Medium-duty AGV (1-5T), Heavy-duty AGV (>5T)
- By movement mode: Differential drive AGV, Omnidirectional AGV, Forklift AGV, Tow AGV
- Raw material and finished product transportation in manufacturing workshops (auto parts, electronics, machinery)
- Goods handling in e-commerce warehouses, logistics distribution centers
- Flexible production line material supply (multi-station automatic docking)
- High-precision transportation in clean rooms (semiconductor, medical device industry)
- Hazardous material transportation in chemical plants, pharmaceutical factories
- Replacement for manual handling in large-scale warehouses with complex paths
- Trackless flexible operation, no need for rail laying, adapting to dynamic workshop layouts
- Autonomous obstacle avoidance and path planning, high operational safety
- 24/7 continuous operation, improving material handling efficiency by 30%+
- Reduces manual labor intensity and avoids human errors in transportation
- Supports seamless integration with intelligent factory systems (WMS/MES), realizing transparent logistics
- Modular design, customizable according to load, path, and environmental requirements
RGV (Rail Guided Vehicle): A rail-guided automated guided vehicle, which is an intelligent robot.
Functions: Programmable to complete tasks such as picking, transporting, and placing goods; supports communication with WMS (Warehouse Management System); realizes automatic identification, storage, and retrieval by integrating RFID and barcodes.
Classification:
- By track type: Rail-mounted (RGV), Trackless (AGV), Aerial (EMS)
- By movement mode: Circular rail type, Linear reciprocating type
- By number of tracks: Single-track, Dual-track
- Pallet storage
- Storing the same type of goods in each aisle
- Shelf height limited by forklifts
- Goods in/out from one or both ends (FIFO/FILO)
- Replacement for drive-in racks, push-back racks, and gravity racks
- Suitable for cold storage environments
- High-density storage, reducing warehouse construction costs
- Supports FIFO/FILO operation
- Remote control, no need for manual driving into the rack, high efficiency
- Better seismic performance than drive-in racks
- Lower overall cost than traditional rack systems
To sum up, rgv rail vehicles and AGV automatic guided vehicles are two different types of automation equipment. They differ significantly in design, function and
application. RGV relies on rail navigation and is more suitable for logistics transportation with fixed paths; while AGV realizes free and flexible movement through advanced navigation technology and adapts to various logistics environments. Choosing the right automation equipment depends on specific needs and workplace conditions. BEFANBY can customized different type material handling equipment on demand, welcome to contact us to get your handling solution. Video of AGV and RGV
