The AGV is like a mechanised tow tractor with traileror rider pallet truck, without the need of any operator. It is automatically routed and positioned at the destination.


- Sortation



It is usually used together with conveyors to sort out differnet goods to spectific shipment docks.


- Robotics



It is a human-like robot that is programmed by using mircoprocessors to perform one or a series of activities.


- Live Racks



The goods, in the storage rack design, flows forward to the desired selection position. It is a commonly used device as it can reduce manual labour in the warehouse. the typical rack contains roller conveyors.



Automated Handling

An automated system can operate faster and more accurately and it uses less direct labour.

The requirement of high capital investment and the complex nature of development and applicantion forms its disadvantages.


- Order Selection Systems



The handling of the fast-moving products can be fully automated from the point of merchandise receipt to placement in over-the-road trailers. Such systems require the the use of an intergrated network of power and gravity conveyors linking power-motivated live storage.


- Automated Storage/Retrieval System (ASRS)



It is fully automated from recieving to shipping. The four main compoents constitue the basic systems: storage racks, storage and retrieval equipment, input/output systems, and control systems.