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Precise Pickups: How ANT Pallet Detection Works

October 14, 2024

What level of pickup precision is achievable with ANT natural feature navigation? This quick guide explains exactly how pallet detection (and the detection of other objects) works, courtesy of ANT trackers.

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The future of AGVs and AMRs

5 Predictions on the Future of AGVs and AMRs

September 29, 2023

5 takeaways about the evolution of navigation technology and predictions about the future of AGVs and AMRs.

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The KIVNON K55 Pallet Stacker is a forked AGV

Manual, Automated or Hybrid Forklift? Deciphering the Difference and Decoding Forklift Certification Requirements

September 12, 2023

A hybrid forklift seems to offer the functionality of both a manual forklift and its fully automatic equivalent. But what exactly is a hybrid forklift? How does it differ from a forked AGV or automated forklift – and why does it matter?

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ANT everywhere takes AGVs and AMRs outdoors

BlueBotics takes AGVs and AMRs outside

June 20, 2023

ANT everywhere, a new product extension by the Swiss autonomous navigation leader, makes outdoor AGV & AMR operations just as robust and precise as those indoors.

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Installing ANT driven vehicle

How to Install an ANT Driven Vehicle in 5 Steps

November 25, 2022

“ANT driven vehicles can be installed in days, not weeks.” That’s the claim on this website. But surely the process of installing AGVs, AMRs and automated forklifts driven by ANT navigation is more complex than that? The claim above is not an exaggeration. With the right preparation in place (see below), installing your company’s ANT…

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A fleet of mini lite mobile robots at an automation tradeshow.

Assessing Navigation Systems at Trade Shows

March 21, 2022

To help you assess the autonomous navigation systems you might see at trade shows, we’ve rounded up the top 7 tips from our CEO, Nicola Tomatis.

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4 Reasons to Choose ANT Navigation.

5 Reasons to Choose ANT Feature Matching Navigation

February 15, 2022

Why choose our ANT navigation for your next autonomous vehicle? Here are five reasons why partnering with us could be the right choice.

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Forklift tracking system installed on a forklift.

How Viessmann’s Forklift Tracking System Reduced Vehicle use by 20%

August 30, 2021

Viessmann Group’s new forklift tracking system guides drivers to the right pallet, at the right time – reducing the number of forklifts per shift by 20%.

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Question to ask AGV navigation suppliers.

17 Questions to ask any AGV Navigation Supplier

August 19, 2021

If you are developing or upgrading an automated vehicle, your company’s choice of autonomous navigation technology will be crucial. Asking these questions should ensure you choose the right partner.

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Natural navigation: scan matching vs feature matching.

Natural Navigation Explained: Scan Matching vs Feature Matching

June 23, 2021

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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