Fully
automate
your vehicle
ANT lite+ is a vehicle control and positioning system for AGVs, automated forklifts and mobile robots. This complete natural feature navigation solution calculates the vehicle’s position (localization), controls its motion, and can interface directly with the vehicle’s safety laser scanners. When combined with ANT server software, ANT lite+ also offers mission and fleet management, including traffic control. All BlueBotics products are FCC/CE certified.
Learn more about this
product’s core functionality.
Functions
Positioning
ANT lite+ uses laser scanner data and odometry to localize the vehicle in the map, with permanent structures (features) in the environment acting as references. Accurate to ±1 cm /±1°.
Control
Based on the X, Y and angle coordinates, ANT lite+ controls the vehicle’s motion (directly or via the vehicle’s PLC).
Works with ANT Server
Mission & Fleet Management
Full mission and fleet management is available with ANT server. This offers advanced functionality such as: mission creation, simulation & scheduling, traffic control, and interfacing (WMS/MES/ERP, automatic doors, elevators etc.).
Includes
The following are provided
as standard with ANT lite+.
ANT Lab Software
Every ANT navigation system is supplied with ANT lab, our proven vehicle and mission configuration software.
Embedded mission control
With ANT, the transfer of mission data from computer to vehicle happens just once (instead of commands being sent continuously from server to vehicle). This vastly reduces network (e.g. WiFi) requirements.
System
architecture
HOW DO I Integrate ANT Lite+?
ANT lite+ provides commands directly to a vehicle’s motor controller. However, it can also communicate through a PLC (for example, to interface with specific devices).
Integration
Package
Our expert team supports your ANT lite+ integration every step of the way. This includes visiting your site, during your vehicle’s integration, and supporting you at your customer’s site, the first time your vehicle is commissioned.
Technical specifications
Functionality
Functionality
Positioning, control
Software Tools
ANT lab
Vehicle & Mission Configuration Software
ANT server
Mission & Fleet Management Software
Example Projects
Automation of a compact ‘turtle’ AGV with lift module
Client:
Esatroll S.A. (Switzerland)
Vehicle:
Dukino
Navigation:
ANT lite+ with ANT server
Automation of an AGV mouse
Client:
Bastian Solutions (USA)
Vehicle:
M4A Mouse AGV
Navigation:
ANT lite+
Automation of an intelligent pallet truck
Client:
Nipper B.V. (Netherlands)
Vehicle:
Nipper pallet truck
Navigation:
ANT lite+
Product
Finder
WHICH ANT PRODUCT DO I NEED?
To identify the best ANT navigation system for your vehicle, use our product finder or comparison table below. Or schedule a call with our team to discuss your needs.