ANT® localization+
POSITIONING & EMULATION OFLINE 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.
Learn more about this
product’s core functionality.
Functions
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°.
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
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® 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.
Technical specifications
Functionality
Funtionality
Positioning, emulation of line following
vehicle Compatibility
Kinematics
Tricycle, differential, omnidirectional, car-like (Ackermann)
Maximal speed
Up to 5.0 m/s (11.2 mph)
Positioning
Accuracy
± 1 cm/± 1°
Localization rate
Up to 20 Hz
Compatable Components
Safety laser scanners
HOKUYO UAM-05LP, LEUZE RSL4XX, OMRON OS32C-DM, SICK microScan3, SICK S300/S3000 Expert
Non-safety laser scanners
P+F OMD30M-R2000, P+F OMD30M-R2000 HD, SICK LMS10x/LMS141/LMS151, SICK LMS5xx, SICK TiM571
Motor drives
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User configurable I/Os
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Hardware
Embedded computer
Industrial PowerPC
Operating voltage
24 VDC (20 VDC...30 VDC)
Power consumption
<20 W
Operating temperature
0°C to 60°C
Storage temperature
-25°C to 85°C
Relative humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
IP rating
IP30
Dimensions
134x26x160 mm (WxHxL)
Weight
0.6 kg
Software Tools
ANT® lab
Vehicle & Mission Configuration Software
Example Projects
Automation of an electric forklift
Client:
BHS Intralogistics
(Germany)
Vehicle:
iLifter
Navigation:
ANT® localization+
Automation of an AGV mouse
Client:
Kivnon Logística
Vehicle:
AGV KIVNON K11 TWO-WAY
Navigation:
ANT® localization+
Automation of a heavy load towing AGV
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.
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Finder
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