Types of AGV Shelving Systems

Storage solutions for AGVs generally fall into two categories based on how the robot interacts with the structure:

Mobile Shelving/AGV Racks: These are standalone, multi-layered industrial shelves that the AGV drives underneath and lifts to transport the entire unit to a workstation or picking station. They often use bolted structures instead of hook-and-slot designs to prevent the beams from being pulled out by the robot’s upward force.

Integrated AGV Racking: These are high-density static pallet racks (such as selective, gravity flow, or push-back racks) specifically designed with the tolerances and clearances needed for forklift-style AGVs to pick and place pallets automatically.

Key Features & Benefits

• Structural Integrity: Engineered for high-speed automated environments; specialized AGV Racks from manufacturers like DAS utilize multi-point rigid bolted systems to distribute lifting forces evenly.
• Customization: Systems like the FlexQube AGV System offer modular carts that can be configured with different top structures, including shelves, hangers, or roller beds.
• High-Density Storage: Solutions like mobile racking or shuttle systems can increase space utilization by up to 90% when paired with AGVs.
• Safety & Precision: AGVs use LiDAR, 3D cameras, and RFID tags to navigate these shelving systems with millimeter-level accuracy, significantly reducing equipment and product damage compared to manual operation.