What is an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV)?

A forklift that is automatically navigated and operates without a driver. The purpose of an AGV is to increase efficiency and to improve safety within areas where these are utilized.

Who is Rocla?

Our Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) utilize the technology by Rocla. Rocla is a company based out of Finland that has been around for more than 70 years. Since 1983, Rocla has been gaining experience in the AGV business, offering customized solutions to every customer. Throughout these many years, Rocla has grown from a small family-owned company to one of the largest manufacturers of electrically powered warehouse trucks in Europe. In 2009, Rocla joined the Logisnext Group, which is the parent company to UniCarriers Americas Corporation.

What are the most common Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Applications?

Rocla offers AGV solutions that cover low-lift and high-lift applications including narrow aisle, counterbalance, straddle, fork over and reach mast. These AGVs can be used in a variety of segments with an emphasis on manufacturing, paper and printing, packaging, inbound and outbound logistics, and food & beverage.

What are the benefits to Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs)?

The two biggest ways that a company will save money are through reduced damages to goods and lower labor costs. By studying the customer transportation process, our AGV team will recommend an optimal solution to meet requirements for your specific environment. This recommendation includes the AGV model, number of vehicles, energy solution and software needed to support a customer’s operations. All AGVs are enhanced with Rocla’s Route Optimizer control software that continuously calculates efficient driving routes for an entire AGV fleet.

How do Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Navigate?

There are three ways for an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) to navigate a warehouse - Laser Triangulation, Magnetic Spots, and Floor Wiring.