Automated Material
Transport System



Description



AMTS-enabled lift trucks work effectively in tight spaces

NREC scientists and engineers developed four novel vision systems and associated visual servoing control systems, as well as factory-level vehicle traffic coordination software.

Development of the AMTS solution began with prototypes of both the position-estimation technology and pallet-acquisition vision system. After integrating NASA technology into these systems, NREC provided a demonstration of simplified, automated trailer loading/unloading and automated pallet stacking.

Subsequently, during an AGV pilot program at an automotive assembly plant, several tug AGVs used the AMTS downward vision technology and proved its viability.

Today, the AMTS is available as a pragmatic solution for efficient, cost-effective materials transport in manufacturing facilities, industrial plants and storage warehouses. Because it requires no changes to facility infrastructure, it makes automated materials handling more practical and affordable than ever before.