Measuring 34 x 18 x 37 in., AGV consists of cart built with pipe and joints and bolt-on 12 V drive unit, which uses 1 deep cycle AGM battery that will operate for one 8-hour shift. Single direction vehicle follows peel and stick magnetic tape guidepath, and also responds to commands from magnetic tape strips placed on floor perpendicular to guidepath, eliminating need for programming. With minimum turning radius of 12 in. at slow speed, AGV is suited for light-duty applications in tight spaces.
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