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Natural navigation: scan matching vs feature matching.

Natural Navigation Explained: Scan Matching vs Feature Matching

Vehicle automation projects succeed or fail on the strength of their navigation technology. This article explores the difference between the two main types of natural navigation and their respective pros and cons.

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Supply Chain Day - BlueBotics.

Automated Supply Chain Projects to Celebrate Supply Chain Day

Efficiency and accuracy are key to the logistics sector, so it makes sense that the global supply chain is embracing automation. Supply Chain Day showcases logistics by showing the public what goes on behind the scenes of the global supply chain.

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ANT feature matching navigation

AGV Navigation Methods 2: Virtual Path Following

In part 2 of our guide to AGV navigation methods we explore virtual path following technologies like laser triangulation, vision guidance and natural navigation.

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Line following AGV technology

AGV Navigation Methods 1: Line Following and Tags

In part 1 of this guide to AGV navigation methods we explore physical line following technologies and tags.

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Commissioning an AGV

5 AGV Development Mistakes to Avoid

AGV development is a complicated business. A robust, easy-to-use mobile robot could drive your vehicle business for years, but the process packed full of potential pitfalls. Read our top tips.

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Fleet of Nipper AGVs

Automation ROI: Using Nipper AGVs to meet resource optimization goals

“We’ve been able to meet our target headcount reduction, of approximately 73%, and it’s also led the way for us to explore other AGV possibilities.”

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Successful AGV commissioning project

7 Tips to Ensure AGV Commissioning Success

BlueBotics’ team of expert engineers has installed, and helped customers to install, hundreds of AGVs and mobile robots at sites around the world. Here are our seven top tips for AGV commissioning success.

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Business reasons to automate your forklift

5 business reasons to develop automated forklifts

Many of today’s leading lift truck manufacturers offer automated forklifts. However, there are several companies who do not, and whose product portfolios are therefore not ready to capitalize on the growth of the AGV market. Is your business one of these?

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Oppent AGVs working in a smart hospital

Automated hospital logistics: How AGVs are keeping PPE moving

The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented strain on hospitals and care facilities. But a recent push towards automating hospital logistics has freed up both healthcare workers and support staff to continue the urgent work of fighting the pandemic.

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The future of automation

10 Thinkers on the Future of Automation

We know that in the coming years automation will influence every part of our lives: from work and school, to leisure and family. But what will this automated future look like?

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Vehicle automation answers

3 top tips for successful vehicle automation

The CEO of BlueBotics, Dr. Nicola Tomatis, sits down to share his top vehicle automation tips, including why vehicle makers should consider automating their vehicles and what to consider when starting down this path.

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