Nidec-Shimpo Corporation “Nidec-Shimpo”) announced today that is has newly added direct-current (DC), 24V modules to its product lineup of drive modules for automated guided vehicles (“AGVs”) and autonomous mobile robots (“AMRs”) currently on sale.
Nidec-Shimpo’s AGV & AMR drive modules
(Left)Driver, (Right)Drive
As demand increases for automated and labor-saving warehouse
Nidec-Shimpo announces the launch of a new addition to its S-CART brand of automated guided vehicles (AGV). The new AGV is outfitted with a vision-based navigation system that utilizes Visual SLAM technology developed by Canon Inc.
Robots, no longer confined to factories, are becoming more and more common both in the service industry and in various household applications. As a result, the demand for motors, and the gears that accompany them, is growing rapidly. The Nidec company Nidec-Shimpo has taken this opportunity to tap into new markets like high-performance speed reducer gears for robots, and automated guided vehicles.
Nidec-Shimpo, a subsidiary of Nidec, today announced that the company will begin shipping a new model of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) – the next model in the company's S-CART series – equipped with a “Follow-Me” function. Additionally, the company has also developed a separate new model equipped with a “Return-To-Home” function as well as a model designed to carry a maximum payload of 500 kg.
Although AGVs (Automatic Guided Vehicles) are currently mainly used in manufacturing related applications, the market for AGVs specialized in logistics is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. The trend of distribution centers - such as those of convenience stores and online shopping establishments - handling large varieties of different products in small quantities remains s