Logistic processes in the field of warehousing and production must be efficient. A significant increase in efficiency can be achieved through the detection of position and speed in track-bound and free applications, the tracking of objects, and localization of mobile platforms as well as AGV system fleets. SICK offers comprehensive localization and positioning solutions for these purposes.
Line guidance and grid localization are simple forms of localization for automated guided vehicles. For line guidance, the sensor detects an optical or magnetic line and outputs the position deviation to the line. For grid localization, the sensor detects 2D codes which are attached to the floor as rasters and deliver position data to the vehicle control.
LiDAR-based localization solutions
The LiDAR localization solutions from SICK enable the position determination of mobile platforms based on natural surrounding contours. These solutions can be adapted flexibly to the respective purpose. The wide range of sensors and computing units from SICK ensure scalability and modularity of the localization solution.
Tag-based localization solutions
Tag-based localization solutions from SICK can be used for asset tracking and complete process automation of industrial applications. They make asset movements transparent, especially in semi-automated and non-automated areas. By combining different technologies, the solutions satisfy numerous requirements for asset identification and localization.
New directions in linear measurement technology
Linear measurement sensors from SICK use highly innovative technologies for the non-contact measurement of positions, speeds, and lengths. The OLM sensors’ camera-based system determines the current position based on a mounted bar code tape. This acts as a reference point against which the OLM sensor can position itself accurately, depending on variants, over a length of up to 10 km and as little as 0.15 mm, regardless of whether the product travel path is in a straight line or curved.
The sensors in the OLV product family determine lengths and speeds using the laser Doppler effect. This technology enables extremely precise measurements to be made of almost any material – at speeds of up to 80 m/s and material temperatures of up to 1,100°C.
