ANT® localization
Positioning for your vehicle
Know exactly
where your
vehicle is
ANT® localization is a vehicle positioning system for automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated forklifts and mobile robots. It can also be used to track manual vehicles. ANT® localization simply provides position coordinates to the main vehicle controller. Therefore, it suits vehicle makers who have their own control system.
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°.
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 provides a vehicle's coordinates 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
Functionality
Positioning
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
Tracking of manual forklifts within a material flow system
Client:
SEP Logistik (Germany)
Vehicle:
Manual forklift trucks
Navigation:
ANT® localization
Positioning of an omnidirectional AGV
Client:
GreenTrans (Taiwan)
Vehicle:
S150 series
Navigation:
ANT® localization
Automating a 30-ton heavy load AGV
Client:
DTA (Spain)
Vehicle:
30-ton electric mover 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.