Smart Sensing Technology – The Guardian Angel for Your AMR/AGV Operations

Smart Sensing: The Secret Weapon for Flawless AGV/AMR Operations

Whether it’s AGVs navigating warehouse aisles or AMRs adapting to dynamic environments, their mission remains the same: precise picking, secure loading, and safe transportation.

The difference between good and great performance? The right sensors.

✔ Boost efficiency with millimeter-accurate detection
✔ Ensure payload security through real-time monitoring
✔ Prevent costly errors before they happen

In this feature, we break down tailored sensor solutions for:
→ High-speed warehouse logistics
→ Delicate material handling
→ Mixed human-robot workspaces

Because in automation, every successful delivery starts with the perfect sensor choice.

Application Case Analysis

Safe transportation of metal shelves

Safe transportation of metal shelves

The Smarter Way to Handle Metal Racks with AGVs/AMRs

When your autonomous vehicles transport metal racks, inductive sensors deliver the perfect combination of precision and reliability. Here’s why they’re the ideal choice:

✔ Metal-detection mastery – Works flawlessly with both ferrous and non-ferrous metals (including aluminum)
✔ Pinpoint accuracy – Short detection range (<100mm) ensures perfect alignment every time
✔ Safety certified – Meets SIL 2/PL d standards for risk-free operation
✔ Interference-proof – Only reacts to metal, eliminating false triggers from other objects

Why this matters for your operation:
→ Prevent misloaded racks that cause downtime
→ Maintain optimal throughput with consistent positioning
→ Meet safety compliance without compromising efficiency

Precision metal detection. Flawless automated handling.

Safe transportation of palletized goods

The R2300 multi-layer scanner has four scanning layers, which helps to safely and reliably pick up trays

Precision Loading Starts With Perfect Positioning

Before your AGV/AMV lifts a single pallet, it needs to see, measure, and confirm everything is in the right place. That’s where the R2300 3D LiDAR sensor makes all the difference.

How it transforms your loading process:

✔ 3D Vision Intelligence – Generates real-time point cloud data to map pallet position down to the millimeter
✔ Four-Layer Scanning – Multiple scan planes eliminate blind spots for foolproof detection
✔ Micro-Precision – 0.1° angular resolution spots even the smallest pallet features
✔ All-Weather Reliability – PRT time-of-flight technology works flawlessly in changing conditions

Critical load-handling scenarios we solve:
→ Perfect fork alignment with pallet slots (no more missed engagements)
→ Instant detection of shifted loads before lifting
→ Continuous position verification during approach

Technical edge:
• <1cm accuracy at typical working ranges
• Immunity to ambient light, surface colors, and weather effects
• SIL-2 ready for safety-critical applications

Because in automated logistics, “close enough” isn’t good enough.

AGV intelligent automatic loading and unloading

Precision Loading, Down to the Millimeter: How 3D Vision Transforms AGV Operations

In automated material handling, every millimeter matters. Whether your AGV/AMR is positioning forks under a pallet or verifying complete unloading, the SmartRunner Explorer 3D vision sensor delivers the exact data your system needs for flawless execution.

Why this changes the game:

✔ ToF-Powered 3D Vision – Advanced time-of-flight technology creates ultra-precise 307,200-pixel point clouds
✔ Real-Time Position Feedback – Instant data allows for micro-adjustments during approach and engagement
✔ Full-Cycle Verification – Confirms:
→ Perfect fork-to-pallet alignment
→ Zero load shift during transport
→ Complete disengagement after unloading

Technical superiority that matters:
• Sub-centimeter accuracy for perfect fork placement
• Unmatched 3D resolution sees pallet features other sensors miss
• Vibration-resistant design for reliable operation in motion

Installation flexibility:
→ Mounts on forklift masts
→ Integrates between fork arms
→ Adapts to various racking systems

Because in automation, “good enough” positioning isn’t good enough.