ANT localization+

POSITIONING & EMULATION OF
LINE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Upgrade to
virtual line
following

ANT localization+ is a positioning system for the upgrading of line following AGVs. It enables a vehicle to follow a virtual line using natural feature navigation, effectively replacing the antenna used to follow physical lines such as magnetic tape, inductive wire, tags etc. All BlueBotics products are FCC/CE certified.

Positioning for:

  • Line following AGVs

Learn more about this
product’s core functionality.

Functions

BlueBotics Positioning.

Positioning

ANT localization+ 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°.

BlueBotics Emulation of Line Following.

EMULATION OF LINE FOLLOWING

ANT localization+ effectively replaces the antenna used to follow physical lines by providing the PLC with offset data related to the programmed virtual line.

Includes

The following are provided as
standard with ANT localization+.

ANT lab Software.

ANT Lab Software

Every ANT navigation system is supplied with ANT lab, our proven vehicle and mission configuration software.

BlueBotics Embedded Mission Control.

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.

Introducing
ANT everywhere

Enabling a new era of

AGV & AMR operations

System
architecture

HOW DO I INTEGRATE ANT LOCALIZATION+?

ANT localization+ estimates a vehicle's distance from the desired virtual line (offset) and communicates this data directly to the PLC.

Integration
Package

Our expert team supports your ANT localization+ 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.

BlueBotics ANT loc+ box integration packet

Technical specifications

Functionality

Funtionality

Positioning, emulation of line following

Software Tools

ANT Lab configuration software.

ANT lab

Vehicle & Mission Configuration Software
  • Supplied with every ANT product
  • Used by vehicle makers/integrators
  • Configure vehicles, map sites, create routes & actions (e.g. move forks)
  • Free, regular updates

Example Projects

BHS Intralogistics iLifter

Automation of an electric forklift

Client:

BHS Intralogistics
(Germany)

Vehicle:

iLifter

Navigation:

ANT localization+

Kivnon K11 AGV

Automation of an AGV mouse

Client:

Kivnon Logística

Vehicle:

AGV KIVNON K11 TWO-WAY

Navigation:

ANT localization+

BlueBotics autonomous navigation customer - ASTI

Automation of a heavy load towing AGV

Button Play video.

Client:

ASTI Mobile Robotics (Spain)

Vehicle:

Tribot towing AGV

Navigation:

ANT localization+

Let's Talk

To learn more about ANT localization+, schedule a demo call with our team today.

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.