Question 1

Which to choose for fixed scenarios and repetitive tasks – AGV or AMR?

Accepted Answer

AGV is the preferred choice.
AGVs offer stable operation, lower cost, and high positioning accuracy, making them more suitable for fixed production lines and long-cycle repetitive operations.

Question 2

Do AMRs really require no infrastructure at all? Is retrofitting difficult?

Accepted Answer

AMRs do not need physical facilities such as magnetic tape, tracks or reflectors. They can be put into operation simply by scanning the environment to build a map. With near-zero modification and fast deployment, they are ideal for old factory upgrades and scenarios requiring frequent layout adjustments.

Question 3

Is there a big difference in safety between AGV and AMR?

Accepted Answer

AGV provides basic safety protection and is suitable for relatively enclosed environments with low pedestrian flow.
AMR supports 360° active obstacle avoidance, dynamic speed adjustment, and human-robot hybrid operation. It has a higher safety level, complies with ISO standards, and is more suitable for complex and dynamic environments.

Question 4

Which is more cost-effective in the long run: AGV or AMR?

Accepted Answer

AGVs have a lower upfront vehicle cost but incur higher long-term expenses for route modification and guidance infrastructure maintenance.
AMRs have a slightly higher initial vehicle cost, but require no construction, offer flexible expansion, and feature simple operation and maintenance. The more dynamic the scenario and the more frequent the layout adjustments, the lower the total cost of ownership of AMRs.

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