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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

Functions

Learn more about this
product’s core functionality.

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°.

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.

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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.

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.

System
architecture

Schéma Integration ANT loc

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
Functionality Positioning, emulation of line following
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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
VALIDATED COMPONENTS
Safety laser scanners HOKUYO UAM-05LP-T301, OMRON OSC32C, LEUZE RSL425, LEUZE RSL445, SICK microScan3, SICK nanoScan3, SICK outdoorScan3, SICK S3000 Expert, SICK S300 Expert, SICK TiM781S
Non-safety laser scanners Pepperl&Fuchs OMD30M-R2000, Pepperl&Fuchs OMD60M-R2000, SICK LMS100, SICK LMS151, SICK LMS141 Security Prime, SICK TiM571, SICK LMS500
Motor drives -
User configurable I/Os -
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
Certification CE, FCC
Dimensions 134 × 26 × 160 mm (WxHxL)
Weight 0.65 kg

SOFTWARE TOOLS

ANT lab

Vehicle & Mission Configuration Software
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
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EXAMPLE PROJECTS

KS Control iLifter

Automation of an electric forklift

Client:
KS Control (Germany)
Vehicle:
iLifter
Navigation:
ANT localization+
Button-Exernal-link
Kivnon K11 AGV

Automation of an AGV
mouse

Client:
Kivnon Robotics
Vehicle:
K11 Two-Way
Navigation:
ANT localization+
Button-Exernal-link
BlueBotics autonomous navigation customer - ASTI

Automation of a heavy load towing AGV

Client:
ASTI Mobile Robotics (Spain)
Vehicle:
Tribot towing AGV
Navigation:
ANT localization+
Button-Exernal-link

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

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