Supporting the design of automated guided vehicle systems in internal logistics
Licentiate thesis, 2022
The purpose of this thesis is to develop knowledge to support the design of AGV systems and three research questions are formulated. The thesis is based on three papers, two of which are based on multiple case studies and one study based on simulation modelling. The thesis results provide input to the design process for AGV systems in three main ways. First, in developing an understanding for which requirements influence an AGV systems and how the requirements can be met in the AGV system configuration. Second, regarding how the load capacity of AGVs impact the performance of the AGV system, and third by identifying challenges with respect to the work organisation and related to human factors when AGV systems are introduced in internal logistics settings.
AGV system
load capacity
design requirements
human factors
internal transport
industry 4.0
Automated guided vehicle system
internal logistics
Author
Nils Thylén
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management
Thylén, N., Fager, P., Hanson, R., Frantzén, M. Load capacity and performance in Automated Guided Vehicle systems in in-plant materials supply for mixed-model assembly
Thylén, N., Wänström, C., Hanson, R. Human- and Organisation-related Challenges in the Introduction of Automated Guided Vehicles in Production
FAKTA - Flexible Automation of Kitting Transport and Assembly
VINNOVA (2019-03116), 2019-11-01 -- 2022-10-31.
Subject Categories
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified
Areas of Advance
Transport
Production
Publisher
Chalmers
Seminarierum Götaplatsen, Vera Sandbergs Allé 8
Opponent: Erik Flores Garcia, PhD, KTH, Sverige