UniVan (AGV)

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)

Telelift UniVan is an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that enables automatic navigation, telecommunications and the loading and unloading of bulk materials. This automated logistics transport system integrates intelligent, digital and wireless communication with computer-based technology. UniVan optimizes laborious logistics tasks in hospitals and enables automatic driving control. Due to its high payload, bulk materials can be efficiently transported via pre-programmed routes and defined tasks, which contributes to the efficient management of logistics tasks in the hospital.

components

  • AGV vehicle

    The vehicle is flexibly moved by one drive wheel and three other wheels. In extreme cases, it turns right on the spot to reduce the turning radius. The built-in battery has a large capacity, ensuring a long operating time.

  • Smart software and network

    The visualization software displays the real-time location, load, remaining battery capacity and fault alarm of each vehicle. The system is compatible with common wireless network protocols to ensure seamless communication.

  • Laser scanning system

    Two laser sensors (front and rear) can cover a 360-degree scanning range
    without blind spots, ensuring precise positioning and self-navigation. They react flexibly to the environment and, if necessary, slow down or temporarily stop the vehicle when encountering obstacles. A voice warning is issued.

  • Sending/receiving/charging station

    The sending and receiving station is equipped with various devices, such as an incoming car guide, a card reader and a status display. These serve to facilitate the smooth entry and exit of the guiding car. In addition, the guiding car can be charged independently by using the charging rail located at the charging station.

  • External communication

    External communication units such as elevators, door openers, fire alarm systems and signal lights communicate wirelessly with the central control system via an Ethernet network and PLC program control units. This includes efficient and accurate management of the central control system in vehicle scheduling, timely processing of error events, general system event management and signal control.

  • Container

    Different types of containers are available to meet the needs of a wide range of hospital supplies.

System principle
▪ Receiving and loading orders: The AGV loads the container and starts independently as soon as it receives an order.
▪ Positioning and navigation: The AGV continuously scans the environment with a laser that ensures the positioning and navigation of the AGV to automatically reach the destination, without the need for a search cable mounted in the ground.
▪ Obstacle avoidance: The AGV automatically avoids obstacles, including people, by slowing down or stopping based on the distance to the obstacles, while emitting an audible alarm to prompt people to move out of the way.
▪ Access to doors and elevators: The central control system manages automatic AGV access to doors and elevators through
wireless communication with the system.
▪ After unloading and reloading, the AGV moves to the destination and unloads the container. If there are no other commands, the AGV returns to the loading station to reload.

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